# World Innovation Congress Africa

- Dates: 11 December 2026
- Location: Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa, Mauritius
- Organiser: IST-Africa

## About

IST-Africa 2026 is an annual Ministerial-level Technology Research and Innovation Conference held virtually from 25 to 29 May 2026. It brings together senior representatives from public, private, education, and research organizations across 50 countries to discuss policy, share insights, and identify collaboration opportunities in ICT and innovation between Africa, Europe, and beyond.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.africaeuropeinnovation.net/event/ist-africa-2026-conference/)
- [Registration](https://www.africaeuropeinnovation.net/register/)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa**: 40 m from the venue, 5 stars, Coastal Road, Flic-en-Flac, 90503
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mruhihi-hilton-mauritius-resort-and-spa/)
  - Phone: +230 403 1000
- **Sofitel Mauritius L’Impérial**: 400 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sofitel-imperial-mauritius.com/)
  - Phone: +230 4538700
- **Sugar Beach Resort Mauritius**: 500 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.yoursunlife.com/sugarbeachmauritius/)
  - Phone: +230 403 3300
- **Maradiva**: 770 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.maradiva.com/)
  - Phone: +230 4031500
- **Sands**: 1.1 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sands.mu/)
  - Phone: +230 4031200
- **La Pirogue**: 1.1 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.lapirogue.com/)
  - Phone: +230 403 3900
- **Hotel Gold Beach**: 1.6 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.goldgroupofhotels.com/gold-beach-hotel-resort-spa/)
- **Pearle Beach Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://pearlebeachresort.com/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/world-innovation-congress-africa/