# UbuntuNet Connect

- Dates: 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026
- Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
- Address: Area 6 of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi.
- Organiser: Ubuntunet Alliance
- Industry: EdTech

## About

UbuntuNet Connect 2026 is a conference for research and education networking in East and Southern Africa. It invites keynote presentations, panel discussions, and paper presentations on how National Research and Education Networks, partners, and policymakers can shape secure, open, innovative digital futures for the region.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ubuntunet.net/uc2026/)
- [Registration](https://ubuntunet.net/register-for-uc2026-malawi/)
- [Call for speakers](https://event.ubuntunet.net/event/152/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- IT & Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education

## Where to stay

- **Imperial Town Hotel**: 50 m from the venue, 4/278 Next to Post Office,  Area 3
  - [Hotel website](https://imperialhotelsmalawi.com/)
  - Phone: +265999752222
- **Lilongwe Hotel**: 400 m from the venue
- **Crown Hotel**: 630 m from the venue
  - Phone: 01751560
- **Korea Garden Lodge**: 740 m from the venue
  - Phone: +265 1 757 854
- **Area 3 Lodge**: 930 m from the venue
- **Adlib Executive**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Mafumu Deluxe Suites**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Crown Lodge**: 1.2 km from the venue, Malangalanga

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/ubuntunet-connect/