About this event
Connected Africa Summit 2026 is a multi-day conference in Nairobi bringing together African government leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to shape the continent’s digital transformation. The agenda is framed around the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa 2020–2030 pillars—policy and regulation, infrastructure, skills, and innovation—and links to current continental initiatives such as the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and the AU Data Policy Framework. The summit emphasizes actionable outcomes and notes the launch of the Connected Africa Secretariat (chaired by Kenya) to support sustained progress. Thematic coverage includes AI and advanced computing, climate tech and green digital innovation, digital sovereignty and cyber trust frameworks, immersive technologies (XR/metaverse/digital twins), human capital and future of work, and digital infrastructure to bridge the urban–rural divide.
When
27-30 April 2026
4 days
Venue
The Edge Convention Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
Price
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