Africa Tech 2026, the Africa Tech Festival, is back in Cape Town, South Africa from 17 November 2026 to 19 November 2026, once again bringing the sector together in one place. It brings together professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and buyers from across the industry, serving as a key sourcing and networking platform. Held every year, each edition stays fresh and timely. Foot traffic tells the story: about 13500 attendees are set to pass through. Credit for the smooth running goes to Informa PLC., who shape the programme end to end. Proceedings are hosted at Cape Town International Convention Centre, a fitting stage for an event of this scale.

There is a reason Africa Tech 2026 calls Cape Town home. The city offers the connectivity, venues and atmosphere that an event of this stature needs. Good airport access and reliable local transit make the journey to Cape Town a low-stress one. Lodging is easy to sort in Cape Town, with everything from conference hotels to smaller stays with local flavour. Beyond the fair, Cape Town rewards visitors with its food, culture and local landmarks.

Across the halls, Technology, Telecommunications, Data Centre, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation are well represented, from established suppliers to new names entering the sector. Walking the floor gives visitors a practical, hands-on overview of the latest products and the companies behind them. Browse stands from 350+ exhibitors, each offering a hands-on look at their latest work.

For the cost of a few days, you get a read on the whole market that no spreadsheet can match. Africa Tech 2026 earns its place on the calendar for manufacturers, distributors and sourcing teams, edition after edition.

Early registration often comes with the best rates and the smoothest entry, so it pays to sort your ticket ahead of time.

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