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Welcome to AI Expo Africa
Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers

(2 Day Event) 28th-29th October 2026
Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa

AI Expo Africa, now entering its 9th successful year, is the largest business focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Enterprise and smart tech trade event in Africa, uniting 1000s of Enterprise buyers, suppliers & innovators across the region.

AI Expo Africa 2026 9th Edition Overview
AI Expo Africa 2026 will be an IN-Person ONLY event. Engage in our four track speaking programme, watch demonstrations and learn about Enterprise case studies and the application of smart tech solutions in Business & Government TODAY. Discuss your deployment challenges, hear about latest best practice and ethical considerations allied to the vibrant innovation and start up ecosystem driving the AI deep tech industry in Africa.

Want to find qualified Enterprise buyers & distributors of your products & services in Africa?
Want to build your brand, earn trust & drive demand?

With a community of 50k+ smart tech practitioners, our show format is built upon the phenomenal success of the previous eight annual events that have cemented AI Expo Africa as the largest business gathering of its kind, attended by Enterprise buyers, Governments, AI practitioners, decision makers, international trade missions, vendors, SMBs and global brands all focused on real world business applications you can deploy TODAY. Its a great place to find new clients, channel partners, learn about local trends and find new markets.

Founded in 2006, Pilot International is a Private sector social enterprise and business ecosystem registered in Uganda, promoting Global Sustainability & Investments in 100+ countries globally, working with big and small scale entrepreneurs.

WORKSHOPS
Realizing the need of increased energy access in Africa, and given that all economic development depends on reliable energy supply, to power industries and all sectors, renewable energy remains a key theme for the Trans Africa Investment Summit. The summit will being held alongside an exhibition of different products, services and technologies.

Speakers should register by the deadline:
30 AUGUST 2026

The Largest Gathering of Creatives from Global Africa

ONE PEOPLE UNITED IN CULTURE, CREATING FOR THE WORLD

Join thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa and the diaspora

Taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, CANEX WKND 2026 will further develop conversations and offer enhanced business-to-business and business-to-government opportunities.

This 4-day gathering serves as a unique platform fostering business growth, investment, collaborative partnerships, and inspiration among creatives across the entire value chain.

Afrovest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects global capital with African innovation. As an annual nonprofit summit, it convenes foreign investors, visionary entrepreneurs, political leaders, and industry experts to spotlight investment-ready businesses across the continent. Attendees engage directly with top founders and discover high-impact ventures that are driving sustainable development and economic growth in Africa. Through curated programming, Afrovest delivers exclusive market insights, facilitates lasting partnerships, and fosters a powerful investment ecosystem.