Africa Tech Festival 2026
17–19 November 2026 · Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). See who's going from Jump.AFRICA, meet them before you land, and find everything you need to attend.
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About Africa Tech Festival 2026
The continent's longest-running technology event, now in its 29th edition. It brings telecom operators, tech companies, governments, regulators, startups and investors to Cape Town for three days of talks, an international expo and networking.
This year's programme leans heavily on digital infrastructure: data centres, cloud, AI, connectivity and the power needed to run them. The AI Summit Cape Town runs inside the festival.
Good to know: VIP and partner events start on 16 November; the expo and content sessions run 17–19 November.
Who attends: Telecom and tech executives, enterprise IT leaders, startups, investors, policymakers and regulators.
Going? Plan it with the network
- Join the Jump.AFRICA Tech WhatsApp group to arrange meet-ups around Africa Tech Festival 2026
- Add your trip to Cape Town and see which members are in town at the same time
- Travel, airport pickups and places to stay
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Questions people ask
When is Africa Tech Festival 2026?
Africa Tech Festival 2026 runs 17–19 November 2026. VIP and partner events start on 16 November; the expo and content sessions run 17–19 November.
Where is Africa Tech Festival 2026 held?
At Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa.
How do I register for Africa Tech Festival 2026?
Register on the official site (https://africatechfestival.com/). Paid passes; check the official site for pass types. Jump.AFRICA doesn't sell tickets.
Who attends Africa Tech Festival 2026?
Telecom and tech executives, enterprise IT leaders, startups, investors, policymakers and regulators.
Who from Jump.AFRICA is going to Africa Tech Festival 2026?
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