Africa Tech-Xpo 2026 Conference Programme

Theme: Powering Africa’s Digital Future

DAY 1

09:00 – 09:30
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks

09:30 – 10:15
Opening Keynote
Powering Africa’s Digital Future: Innovation, Investment and Inclusion

10:15 – 11:00
Ministerial & Industry Leaders Forum
The State of Africa’s Digital Economy

11:00 – 11:30
Networking & Exhibition Tour

11:30 – 12:30

Track A: AI & Emerging Technologies
AI Adoption in Africa: Opportunities, Risks and Readiness

Track B: Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity
Building the Infrastructure for Africa’s Digital Future

Track C: Fintech & Digital Financial Services
The Future of Payments, Remittances and Financial Inclusion

12:30 – 13:30
Lunch & Exhibition Networking

13:30 – 14:30

Track A: HealthTech & Digital Health
Transforming Healthcare Through Technology

Track B: Smart Cities & Mobility
Building Smarter and More Connected African Cities

Track C: Policy, Governance & Digital Inclusion
Digital Policy, Regulation and Inclusion in Africa

14:30 – 15:15
Fireside Chat
Women Leading Africa’s Digital Transformation

15:15 – 15:45
Networking Break

15:45 – 16:30

Track A: Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
Securing Africa’s Digital Economy

Track B: Enterprise Digital Transformation
Reinventing Business Through Technology

Track C: Startup Ecosystems
What African Startups Need to Scale

16:30
Close of Day One

DAY 2

09:00 – 09:30
Morning Keynote
The Next Decade of African Innovation

09:30 – 10:30

Track A: Mining, Energy & Climate Tech
Powering Africa’s Industrial and Digital Future

Track B: Agritech & Food Systems
Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Track C: Investment & Venture Capital
Financing Africa’s Innovation Economy

10:30 – 11:00
Networking & Exhibition Tour

11:00 – 12:00

Track A: E-Commerce & Digital Trade
Unlocking Cross-Border Digital Commerce

Track B: Telecommunications & Future Networks
The Future of Connectivity in Africa

Track C: Digital Skills & Workforce Development
Preparing Africa’s Workforce for the AI Era

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch & Exhibition Networking

13:00 – 15:00
Africa Startup Challenge Grand Finale

Top Startup Pitches
Investor Panel
Judging Session
Awards Presentation

13:00 – 14:00 (Parallel Executive Forum)
CEO Roundtable
Building African Digital Champions

15:00 – 15:30
Networking Break

15:30 – 16:15
Closing Plenary
Africa 2035: What Must We Build Today?

16:15 – 16:30
Closing Remarks & Startup Challenge Winners Announcement

16:30
Official Close of Africa Tech-Xpo 2026

AFRICA TECH-XPO 2026: Conference Programme