Upcoming tech events · 2026
Tech conferences in Africa
5 upcoming tech conferences in 3 countries, from AI and general tech to security. See dates, cities and who's going.
Kenya
- OCT2026
The second edition of this conference positions Kenya as a hub for science, technology diplomacy, and innovation-driven investment, expecting 3,500+ delegates from 30+ countries.
- OCT2026
CTF Kenya 2026
SecurityAfrica's premier cybersecurity Capture-The-Flag competition, part of Cyberweek Africa's 5th edition, hosting 300+ participants competing in web exploitation, cryptography, binary exploitation, forensics and networking challenges.
South Africa
- OCT2026
Ninth edition of Africa's largest enterprise AI and intelligent automation trade show and conference.
- NOV2026
One of Africa's largest technology events, spanning telecoms, AI, data centers and cybersecurity.
Nigeria
- OCT2026
Africa's Shared Compute and AI Infrastructure Conference, organized by the Nigeria AI Collective, convening policymakers, researchers, and investors across six tracks.
Past events
- OCT2026
A one-day hackathon themed 'AI for Health: Building technology that watches over life'.
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How many tech conferences are there in Africa?
5 upcoming events in 3 countries are listed right now, from Build 2026 to Africa Tech Festival 2026 (incl. AI Summit Cape Town).
Which country hosts the most tech conferences in Africa?
Kenya, with 3 events.
When is the next tech event in Africa?
Build 2026 in Abuja, 21–22 October 2026.
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