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Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 will take place on May 12-13 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will bring together business leaders, government officials and innovators to discuss the development of Africa’s digital economy. The agenda includes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and infrastructure. It will also feature a startup competition and an awards ceremony honoring achievements in the technology sector. Organizers say the event aims to help translate policy and strategy into concrete action.
African agricultural startups can now apply for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, a program seeking technology-driven innovations to promote sustainable farming. The grand prize winner will receive up to $1 million in investment and an opportunity to present their project in Silicon Valley. Applications close on May 25.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa has launched applications for its 2026/2027 incubation program in Kigali, Rwanda. The 12-month program will provide selected startups with $50,000 in funding, technical mentorship, and access to global investor networks. Applicants must already have a working prototype. The application deadline is May 20. The initiative aims to help transform innovative ideas into scalable and profitable businesses.
The African Union Development Agency has launched a call for applications to support early-stage startups using digital technology to strengthen healthcare systems or address climate change in Africa. Selected companies will receive practical support to expand their operations and strengthen long-term resilience. Applications are open until May 19, 2026, with the program focused on African-led solutions.
Applications for the Women in Tech Accelerator program close this Friday, May 8. Tailored for female tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria, this intensive 12-week program offers $10,000 grants, hands-on training, and mentorship designed to help participants scale their businesses from the early stages to sustainable growth.
From April 27 to 30, 2026, the Connected Africa Summit is bringing together more than 1,500 policymakers, innovators and tech leaders from 30 countries in Nairobi. This year’s theme — "Shaping The Future of a Connected Africa: Unlocking Growth Beyond Connectivity" — highlights discussions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital identity and digital public infrastructure, with a focus on turning ideas into concrete action to support economic development across the continent.
On June 29-30, 2026, the Global AI Show will gather more than 10,000 participants in Riyadh under the theme “AI 2030: Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” More than 100 speakers will discuss machine learning, robotics, and sector-specific applications with policymakers, startups, and investors. The event aims to advance artificial intelligence innovation across the region and beyond.
On Wednesday, June 17, CYSEC MENA will bring together technology decision-makers, security officers and experts in Manama, Bahrain, for a three-day conference on regional cyber threats. The agenda includes panels on critical infrastructure protection, IT/OT strategies, compliance and digital resilience. The event is expected to promote international collaboration and networking among governments, businesses and cybersecurity solution providers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
From June 9 to 12, the SIT Africa Forum will bring together more than 70 cybersecurity vendors and 350 IT decision-makers from across Francophone Africa in Marrakech. The four-day event will feature conferences, workshops and business meetings focused on cyber risks, data protection, cloud computing, digital identity and the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen organizational security.
From April 22 to April 24, Google Cloud Next will take place in Las Vegas, bringing together developers, IT leaders and business decision-makers. The event will focus on recent developments in cloud computing, data and artificial intelligence. The program includes keynote sessions, technical workshops and product demonstrations covering security, analytics and application development.
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From April 28 to 30, the Women in Tech Global Summit will bring together executives, founders, investors, and public officials at the Cape Town Convention Center to promote women in technology. The agenda includes keynote talks, workshops, and networking sessions focused on innovation, leadership, and STEAM skills, with delegations from more than 60 countries.
African startups have until April 30 to register for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The competition rewards innovative solutions powered by clean energy for water production, distribution, storage, desalination and purification. With a $1 million prize pool, the award is open to projects, research, individual initiatives and crisis-response solutions in the water sector.
From Tuesday, May 5 to Thursday, May 7, GISEC GLOBAL will bring together governments, businesses, experts and startups at Dubai Expo City. Conferences, workshops and demonstrations will focus on AI in security, protection of critical infrastructure, and resilience to cyberattacks, with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and international networking.
From May 19 to 21, AI Everything Kenya and GITEX Kenya will bring together policymakers, startups, investors and digital experts in Nairobi. Conferences, workshops, exhibitions, pitch sessions and investment forums will focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, agritech, and digital health and education, aiming to foster collaboration and support tangible projects across East Africa’s digital economy.