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Anthropic's new Frontier Academy aims to train 10,000 engineers by the end of 2027. The programme is nomination-based, but its structure offers useful lessons for African AI career builders.
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SMI-CybIA returns on 13–14 November 2026 with a cybersecurity simulation, hackathon, technical workshops and careers activities.
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WordCamp Johannesburg returns on 30 October 2026 for a community day focused on WordPress, website building and developer connections.
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The 15th African Internet Governance Forum is scheduled for 2–5 November 2026 in Accra, covering AI governance, connectivity, trust and digital inclusion.
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Devoxx Morocco's 13th edition takes place 4–5 November 2026, with technical sessions and workshops for software developers.
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Two co-located mobile developer conferences return to Nairobi on 5–6 November 2026, addressing Android, Flutter, mobile architecture and AI.
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237HackFest brings an overnight capture-the-flag challenge and cybersecurity sessions to Douala on 5–6 November 2026.
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The Tech Forward Conference takes place in Lagos on 12 November 2026, focusing on financial technology, AI, cybersecurity and trustworthy digital infrastructure.
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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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The Communications Authority of Kenya announced an online session for youth, women and people with disabilities on bidding for government tenders.
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Africa Fintech Summit returns to Kigali 18–20 November 2026 with investor sessions, startup pitches and discussion of payments, regulation and financial infrastructure.
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The Computer Society of Zimbabwe lists its Summit 2026 for 18 November in Victoria Falls, with further programme and registration particulars to be confirmed.
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The Zimbabwe Conference on ICT is advertised for 26–27 November 2026 at Harare Institute of Technology, with a theme of human–machine collaboration and sustainable innovation.
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The Inclusive FinTech Forum plans its next Kigali edition for 16–18 March 2027, bringing financial-sector and technology stakeholders together around access and infrastructure.
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi returns on 10–11 February 2027 at Sarit Expo Centre for technology, startup, investment and policy conversations.
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The Africa Cyber & Fintech Innovation Summit is scheduled for 24–25 November 2026 in Nairobi with an invitation-only programme on cyber resilience and digital finance.