Africa Tech Festival 2026: Connectivity, AI and Startups in Cape Town

Africa Tech Festival meets 17–19 November 2026 in Cape Town for conference and exhibition programming on telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, startups and digital transformation.

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Event details

Dates: 2026-11-17 to 2026-11-19 Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa Official event page: https://africatechfestival.com/ Registration information: https://africatechfestival.com/

What the event covers

Africa Tech Festival meets 17–19 November 2026 in Cape Town for conference and exhibition programming on telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, startups and digital transformation.

Why it matters to ITBank readers

With separate tracks for connectivity, data centres, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, the festival offers readers a chance to compare the infrastructure behind digital growth with the opportunities available to startups. It is particularly relevant to founders looking for enterprise buyers and technology teams evaluating new suppliers.

Who should consider attending

African telecoms operators, cloud practitioners, AI businesses, fintech founders, investors, public-sector technologists and press covering the digital economy.

Registration and planning notes

Core exhibition and content sessions are 17–19 November. The organiser says VIP and partner events begin on 16 November, sometimes at other venues. Consult the official registration page for the appropriate pass and eligibility.

Editorial note: This is an independent event-calendar listing based on the organiser's website, not confirmation of attendance, endorsement or affiliation. Programmes and participation requirements may change; consult the official event page before booking travel.

Sources

Official event organiser