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Africa Tech Festival 2026

Africa Tech Festival is an event focused on critical forces shaping Africa's digital growth, covering themes like telecoms, AI, and cybersecurity. It is for professionals in the tech space interested in the future of technology in Africa, offering opportunities to network, learn, engage, and conduct business.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
17 November 2026 to 19 November 2026
Location
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Organiser
Informa Connect

Public discussion

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Speaking

Call for speakers

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • AI
  • Fintech
  • SaaS
  • Design
  • Cloud
  • Technology
  • Sales
  • Women
  • Innovators
  • Future
  • Entrepreneur
  • Policy

On stage

Speakers

  • Jean-François ArnodChief Commercial Marketing Officer, Orange
  • Fred ZhouCEO, HONOR South Africa
  • Lebogang LuvunoBEEE Executive, Microsoft
  • Wojtek PiorkoManaging Director, Vertiv Africa
  • Philippe BaudrierGeneral Manager, Eutelsat Africa
  • Boyd ChissletChief Business Officer, Cassava Technologies
  • Rhys MorganVP for Africa and Western Europe, SES

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Eutelsat Africa
  • Microsoft
  • SES

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Townhouse Hotel

    1.2 km from the venue

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  • Cape Diamond Hotel ★★★

    1.1 km from the venue

    117 Longmarket Street, Cape Town, 8001

    MapHotel site+27 21 461 2519

  • Adderley Hotel

    1.1 km from the venue

    31 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8001

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  • Holiday Inn Express

    1.1 km from the venue

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  • Taj Cape Town ★★★★★

    1.2 km from the venue

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  • Mandela Rhodes Place

    1.2 km from the venue

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  • The Glam Hotel

    1.1 km from the venue

    40 Burg Street

    Map+27214241006

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun ★★★★

    800 m from the venue

    23 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8000

    MapHotel site+27 21 488 5100

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