Tech events in Africa
11 upcoming tech, startup, AI and fintech conferences in Africa. The next is Moonshot by TechCabal on 28 Oct – 29 Oct 2026 in Lagos. The biggest is Cairo ICT.
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Upcoming events (11)
| Event | Dates | Location | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshot by TechCabal | 28 Oct – 29 Oct 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria | Notable |
| AI Expo Africa | 28 Oct – 29 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Major |
| Africa Cyber Defense Forum | 2 Nov – 6 Nov 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | Major |
| Devoxx Morocco | 4 Nov – 5 Nov 2026 | Casablanca, Morocco | Major |
| Droidcon Kenya | 5 Nov – 6 Nov 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | Notable |
| Cairo ICT | 7 Nov – 10 Nov 2026 | Cairo, Egypt | Mega (10k+) |
| Africa Tech Festival (AfricaCom) | 17 Nov – 19 Nov 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | Major |
| MCP Dev Summit Nairobi | 19 Nov – 20 Nov 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | Notable |
| Tech in Ghana | 24 Nov – 25 Nov 2026 | Accra, Ghana | Major |
| Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) | 3 Dec 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria | Major |
| Africa Tech Summit Nairobi | 10 Feb – 11 Feb 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | Major |
Frequently asked questions
What tech conferences are happening in Africa?
11 upcoming tech, startup, AI and fintech events are listed in Africa. The next ones are Moonshot by TechCabal (28 Oct – 29 Oct 2026, Lagos), AI Expo Africa (28 Oct – 29 Oct 2026, Johannesburg) and Africa Cyber Defense Forum (2 Nov – 6 Nov 2026, Nairobi).
What is the biggest tech event in Africa?
Cairo ICT, 7 Nov – 10 Nov 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. It is listed as a Mega (10k+) event.
When is the next tech event in Africa?
Moonshot by TechCabal runs 28 Oct – 29 Oct 2026 in Lagos. 9 events start in the next 30 days.
Which topics do events in Africa cover?
Kenya (4), Nigeria (2), South Africa (2) and Egypt (1), by number of upcoming events.
Where does this data come from?
Event dates come from public listings including Dealroom, Techmeme, dev.events and others, plus individually verified additions. Dates can shift year to year, so always confirm on the official event site before booking travel.