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Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), the continent's longest-running and most influential technology event, today announced that registration is open for the 29^th edition of the event, taking place from 16 to 19 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa.

Based on the success of last year's event, and ongoing conversations with key stakeholders, Africa Tech Festival 2026 is structured around six interconnected pillars that reflect where investment is flowing, where innovation is accelerating, and where the biggest opportunities lie: Telecoms & Connectivity; Data Centres; AI; Cybersecurity; Startups; and Digital Transformation. Every session, speaker and experience at Africa Tech Festival 2026 is built around these pillars, which will be showcased throughout the event, on eight dedicated stages.

For sponsors and exhibitors, Africa Tech Festival is the premier platform where enterprise buyers, technology leaders, and solution providers converge to shape the future of digital transformation across the continent. Leading brands can engage directly with C-suite executives, policymakers, and industry leaders as they showcase solutions in telecoms, AI, data centres, cybersecurity and enterprise innovation. In addition to providing a forum for generating leads and forming partnerships, Africa Tech Festival's media exposure and pan-African reach create the ideal platforms for boosting brand reputation.

First wave of confirmed speakers announced

Africa Tech Festival 2026 is already attracting some of the continent's most influential technology and business leaders. Confirmed speakers to date include:

• Bunmi Cynthia Adeleye, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (Owners of Shoprite Nigeria)
• Dido wa Kalonji, Chief Information Officer, FNB Eswatini
• Faith Burn, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa
• Joost Pielage, Chief Technology Officer, Quro Medical
• Lazola Ndamase, Group Executive Head: Big Data & AI/ML Technology, Vodacom
• Mary Mahuma, Chief Information Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, Philip Morris South Africa
• Nina Triantis, Head: Global Sponsor Coverage, Client Coverage CIB & Vice Chair/TMT, Standard Bank Group
• Nirvani Dhevcharran, Chief Technology Officer: Platforms and Operations, TFG (The Foschini Group)
• Nollie Maoto, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, FirstRand Compliance Office
• Nomsa Chabeli, Group Chief Executive Officer, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
• Richard Cazalet, Executive: Strategy and Transformation, Telkom SA
• Seaparo Phala, Chief Information Officer, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
• Senthil Kumar Velayutham, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, African Development Bank

Commenting on the importance of the event in advancing Africa's digital transformation agenda, David Monaghan, VP, Africa Tech Festival, said, “Africa's digital economy is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and Africa Tech Festival 2026 is designed to be at the centre of that momentum. Whether you're a decision-maker looking to shape strategy, an innovator seeking investment, or an organisation ready to put your brand in front of the continent's most influential technology leaders, this is the event for you. We look forward to welcoming the industry to Cape Town in November.”

Register to attend Africa Tech Festival 2026

General registration: https://apo-opa.co/3OvRBqv

For more information, as well as exhibitor and sponsor applications, visit https://AfricaTechFestival.com/

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Tech Festival.

About Africa Tech Festival: 
Africa Tech Festival is the continent's leading platform for shaping the future of the digital economy. Taking place annually in Cape Town, the festival brings together the full technology ecosystem, from telecoms and infrastructure providers to enterprise leaders, startups, investors and policymakers.

Through six core pillars spanning connectivity, AI, cybersecurity, data centres, digital transformation and the startup ecosystem, Africa Tech Festival delivers a comprehensive view of the trends, challenges and opportunities defining Africa's digital landscape.

The festival combines high level content with large scale exhibition and networking, creating a space where strategy meets execution. Across three days, it convenes global technology leaders, decision makers and innovators to share insight, build partnerships and drive real business outcomes.

Africa Tech Festival is part of Informa Festivals, a division of Informa.

As Africa's digital economy moves towards a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, cities are increasingly becoming the catalysts for innovation, investment and cross-border trade. In this context, the support of the City of Cape Town for Converge Africa 2026 signals a strategic commitment to positioning Cape Town as a leading hub for digital commerce on the continent.

Taking place from 4 - 6 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Converge Africa brings together the continent's most influential leaders across eCommerce, fintech, payments, logistics, digital marketing and cybersecurity.

At its core, the event is driven by a unifying industry imperative:
 “Frictionless digital commerce. Transacting seamlessly, without borders.”

A city enabling the future of commerce

The City of Cape Town's role as a supporting partner reflects a broader vision to attract investment, enable innovation and strengthen the region's position within Africa's digital economy.

As digital commerce continues to evolve, cities that create the right environment for collaboration between corporates, start-ups and global technology providers will lead the next phase of growth. Cape Town has increasingly established itself as one of those environments.

By supporting Converge Africa, the City is not only endorsing the event, but actively contributing to driving international and regional business into the Western Cape and showcasing Cape Town as a gateway for digital trade into Africa.

“The City eagerly welcomes the return of Converge Africa to Cape Town. Communities all across the continent are exceptionally active in the e-commerce space, whether as businesses or consumers. Cape Town is the ideal place for this gathering and its engagements between tech entrepreneurs and thought-leaders in the public and private sector,” said Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.

Converging the full digital commerce ecosystem

Converge Africa is designed as a fully integrated ecosystem, bringing together more than 1,400 attendees from over 700 organisations.

The event spans five core pillars: Payments & Fintech, eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Fulfilment & Logistics, and Digital Security.

This convergence reflects a fundamental shift in how commerce operates today. No part of the customer journey exists in isolation, and the ability to connect systems, platforms and experiences is now central to growth.

Converge Africa combines a dynamic exhibition floor, curated content stages, hands-on workshops and high-value networking opportunities, creating a platform where insight, innovation and business connection come together in one place.

Addressing Africa's real commerce challenges

Across the continent, the barriers to digital commerce are no longer about access alone, but about reducing friction. These include payment acceptance gaps, cross-border complexity, fraud and trust challenges, and fragmented customer experiences.

Converge Africa provides a platform where these challenges are not only discussed, but actively addressed through practical insight, partnerships and solutions.

A platform for leadership and collaboration

The 2026 edition features a high-calibre speaker line-up from leading global and African organisations.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Ajay Moti, Head of Global Card Networks, Booking.com
• Hannes Wessels, General Manager South Africa, Binance
• Kerissa Varma, Chief Security Advisor Africa, Microsoft
• Joshua Suckerman, Digital Product Manager: API Marketplace & Payments, Absa
• Zain Naidoo, Head of Digital Marketing, Dis-Chem Pharmacies
• Grant Paul Roy, Chief CX Officer, Superbalist

These voices are complemented by leaders from organisations such as Pick n Pay, Nedbank, Vodacom, Spur Group and Kimberly-Clark, offering a multi-dimensional perspective on the future of commerce in Africa.

Driving impact beyond the event

Converge Africa is not just a conference; it is a platform for economic enablement.

Through curated networking, valuable meeting introductions and interactive workshops, the event is designed to facilitate real business outcomes, partnerships and investment opportunities.

The support of the City of Cape Town reinforces the importance of this platform in shaping the region's digital economy and ensuring that local and international businesses can connect, collaborate and scale.

A shared ambition for growth

As Africa's commerce landscape continues to evolve, the role of cities, industry leaders and enabling platforms becomes increasingly interconnected.

Converge Africa provides the platform. Cape Town provides the environment. Together, they represent a shared ambition to position the region at the forefront of Africa's digital commerce growth story.

View the event programme: http://apo-opa.co/42lez6L

Ticket Options: https://apo-opa.co/4eyhPmD

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

About Converge Africa:
Converge Africa is a leading digital commerce event bringing together Africa's e-commerce, fintech, payments, logistics, and digital marketing ecosystems.

Taking place at the CTICC in Cape Town from 4 – 6 May 2026, the event is designed to enable collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business growth across the continent.

For more information, visit: http://apo-opa.co/4vOE4Lu

Register online to attend and be part of Africa's fastest-growing digital commerce ecosystem.