AI Expo Africa 2026

What's This Event About?

AI Expo Africa 2026 is Africa's largest enterprise artificial intelligence and intelligent automation trade show and conference. Now in its 9th edition, the event brings together thousands of enterprise buyers, suppliers, innovators, and government representatives to explore real-world AI deployments and business applications across the continent.

The two-day event features a comprehensive program including a 10,000 square foot expo hall with over 100 vendors, four-track speaking program with 52 talks and panels, eight CPD-accredited workshops, keynote sessions, and specialized zones dedicated to women in AI, startups, R&D, and robotics and drones. Key topics span machine learning and generative AI, robotic process automation, conversational AI, autonomous enterprise systems, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, AI security, IoT and edge AI, autonomous systems, AI strategy and ethics, smart cities, and responsible AI governance.

Who Is It For?

The event targets enterprise decision makers, C-suite executives, AI cloud platform providers, Tier 1 and 2 deployment and service providers, AI startups and innovators, investors, educators, government officials, and ecosystem community builders. Approximately 80% of the expected 3,500+ unique delegates are decision makers from enterprise organizations.

What to Expect

Attendees can expect eight networking sessions, two plenary keynote sessions, eight track keynotes, eight private CxO round table vendor briefing sessions, and extended evening networking receptions. The event includes specialized areas such as the Women in AI Pavilion, SA AI Association Pavilion, Startup Zone with investor matchmaking, R&D Zone, Robot and Drone Zone, AI TV Media Lounge, VIP lounge, networking bar, and social spaces with DJ and selfie zone.

Why Attend?

The event provides enterprise buyers and suppliers with opportunities to connect with qualified decision makers and distributors across Africa, build brand presence, drive demand, and learn about local trends and emerging markets. Attendees gain insights into current best practices, deployment challenges, ethical considerations, and the latest innovations in AI and intelligent automation driving Africa's technology sector.