Intelligence
Understand the trends, risks and investments shaping Africa’s digital economy.
Inaugural Edition · Accra, Ghana
Africa Technology
Outlook Summit
& Awards 2026
AI, Connectivity and the Next Era of Africa’s Digital Economy
Where Africa’s technology leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators define the decisions shaping the continent’s digital future.
DATE27 November 2026
VENUEAccra Marriott Hotel
HOST COUNTRYGhana
The Continental Platform
Shaping the outlook for Africa’s digital economy.
The Africa Technology Outlook Summit & Awards is a continental technology intelligence, executive leadership and industry-recognition platform.
Hosted in Ghana, the inaugural edition convenes technology executives, policymakers, regulators, investors, telecommunications companies, financial institutions, startups and development partners from across Africa.
Explore the programme →Leadership
Hear from the decision-makers leading transformation across the continent.
Connections
Build relationships with institutions, investors and solution providers.
Recognition
Celebrate evidence-led achievement and measurable digital impact.
A Proven National Platform
From national excellence to a continental future.
Building on the credibility and executive participation of the National Technology & Communications Awards, the new continental programme extends the conversation, connections and recognition across African markets.
The Summit
Conversations that move
Africa forward.
High-level intelligence and practical dialogue across AI, connectivity, cybersecurity, fintech, digital government and enterprise transformation.
Africa’s Digital Future
Leadership, investment and the technologies shaping the next decade.
↗Africa Technology Outlook 2027
A forward-looking intelligence presentation on market trends, priorities, opportunities and risks.
↗The AI-Powered African Enterprise
Moving from experimentation to measurable value through responsible implementation.
↗Connecting Africa
The future of telecommunications, broadband, cloud, data centres and inclusive infrastructure.
↗Cybersecurity, Sovereignty & Trust
Strengthening resilience, privacy, digital identity and institutional preparedness.
↗Financing Africa’s Technology Future
Mobilising investment to scale African technology companies, infrastructure and innovation.
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LeadershipIdeas that shape policy, enterprise and Africa’s digital future.
DialoguePractical conversations with technology decision-makers.
The Awards
Recognising technology leadership and impact.
Professional merit. Credible evidence. Continental relevance.
The Africa Technology Outlook Awards honour organisations, institutions, executives and partnerships delivering exceptional results across Africa’s technology ecosystem.
25%Measurable Impact
20%Innovation & Originality
20%Implementation & Execution
15%African Relevance
10%Governance & Security
10%Future Potential
Recognition With Meaning
Celebrating the people and organisations advancing technology.
Evidence-led recognition of innovation, responsible leadership and measurable impact.
2026 Award Categories
Twenty principal categories.
One continental standard.
Start Nomination01Technology & Enterprise+
- African Technology Company of the Year
- African Digital Transformation Company of the Year
- African Technology Innovation of the Year
- African Technology Startup of the Year
02AI & Responsible Innovation+
- African AI Company of the Year
- African AI Innovation of the Year
- African Responsible AI Leadership Award
03Connectivity & Infrastructure+
- African Telecommunications Company of the Year
- African Connectivity Initiative of the Year
- African Digital Infrastructure Company of the Year
- African Data Centre Company of the Year
04Trust, Fintech & Government+
- African Cybersecurity Company of the Year
- African Fintech Company of the Year
- African Digital Government Institution of the Year
05Technology Leadership+
- African Technology Leader of the Year
- African Technology CEO of the Year
- African CIO of the Year
- African Woman Technology Leader of the Year
- African Emerging Technology Leader of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution to Africa’s Digital Transformation
Nominations Open
Help identify Africa’s technology changemakers.
Nominate an organisation, initiative, partnership or leader creating meaningful and verifiable digital impact across Africa. Self-nominations are permitted.
- Organisations operating in African markets
- Technology initiatives with measurable results
- CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, founders and AI leaders
- African and international partnerships
Who Should Attend
The people building Africa’s next digital era.
01Government & Regulators02Boards & Chief Executives03CIOs, CTOs & CISOs04Technology Companies05Telecom & Infrastructure06Banks, Fintech & Investors07Startups & Innovators08Universities & Research
Attend the Inaugural Edition
Reserve your seat at Africa’s technology leadership table.
Partnership Opportunities
Position your organisation at the centre of Africa’s digital future.
Build visibility, demonstrate industry leadership and engage the technology and business decision-makers shaping the continent.
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