GITEX Kenya 2026

Overview

Marking the GITEX brand’s first presence in East Africa, GITEX Kenya 2026 amplifies Nairobi’s emergence as a pan-African innovation hub. The event will run across a summit and exhibition format, driving engagement around innovation, investment, and digital transformation aligned with Kenya’s national tech strategy.

Key Highlights

• Capacity-Building Summit & Exhibition: A global summit paired with an extensive two-day exhibition showcase
• Sector Coverage: AI, agritech, cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, sustainability, and more
• Stakeholder Engagement: Multi-sector attendance across government, entrepreneurship, investors, civil society, and creative sectors
• Economic Impact: GITEX Kenya signals strategic positioning to drive digital inclusion and innovation leadership in East Africa.

Why It Matters

• Pan-African Gateway: Positions Nairobi as a key destination for tech in East Africa.
• Investment Catalyst: Offers access to diverse investor networks and global tech capital.
• Strategic Policy Forum: Champions public-private dialogue around data governance, AI regulation, and digital infrastructure.
• Economic Milestone: Aims to harness Kenya’s AI-driven economy projected to add US $2.4 billion by 2030 and create over 300,000 jobs.

Dates: 19–21 May 2026
Format: One-day global summit + two-day tech and startup exhibition