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The CNBC Africa AI Summit 2026 will spotlight cutting-edge global trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a Pan-African focus. Each of the themes for the day is anchored in AI (with intersecting tech discussed in relation to AI). Emphasis will be on applications in core industries: energy, financial services, healthcare, mobility, bioengineering, and manufacturing. The Summit highlights global insights while featuring African innovators.

Speakers will include industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, academics, and technology pioneers from both local and international markets, representing a broad cross-section of industries and sectors shaping the future of AI.

Join leading voices for a high-impact gathering that will explore how AI is reshaping industries, economies, and societies in real time. The CNBC Africa AI Summit 2026 is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, drive collaboration, and uncover opportunities for innovation and investment across Africa and beyond. Whether you are a business leader, investor, policymaker, entrepreneur, technologist, or student, this summit offers a unique platform to engage with the future of AI and its role in building a smarter, more connected world.

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM