Organisers of the Africa Technology Expo (ATE) have announced the third edition of the event, scheduled to take place June 26–27, 2026, at the National Theatre in Lagos, where more than 6,000 technology leaders, C-suite executives, Tech buyers, and policymakers are expected to gather.
The Expo is a pan-African, enterprise-focused technology platform that brings together decision-makers across business, government, and the innovation ecosystem to explore opportunities shaping Africa’s digital and industrial future.
According to organisers, previous editions of the Expo facilitated an estimated $198 million in partnerships, investment conversations, and MOU, reflecting growing interest in Africa’s technology infrastructure and enterprise innovation sectors. For the 2026 edition, the event is targeting up to $890 million in potential ecosystem deal activities, including partnerships, investments, and enterprise contracts expected to emerge from the gathering.
The 2026 edition marks a strategic expansion from a one-day event to a two-day programme, designed to deepen engagement across Africa’s technology and policy ecosystem. The event will feature executive roundtables, keynote sessions, live technology demonstrations, and an exhibition floor showcasing emerging technologies across robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity infrastructure, and enterprise digital solutions.
Organisers say the Expo aims to create a platform where operators, enterprises, C-Suite Executives, and regulators can engage in conversations that translate into partnerships and commercial opportunities, making the event the single largest boardroom of Africa’s technology economy.
Ahead of the main event, the programme will also include the Doing Business in Africa (DBIA) Tour, a curated three-day experience hosted by Itana, designed to provide investors, operators and enterprise leaders with practical insights into Africa’s regulatory and operational landscape while creating early networking opportunities.
Commenting on the upcoming edition, Nnaemeka Clinton, the CEO of Africa Technology Expo, said:
“Africa’s technology ecosystem is entering a phase where infrastructure, enterprise innovation, and global collaboration must converge to unlock the next wave of growth.
By expanding to a two-day format, we are creating more opportunities for meaningful conversations, partnerships, and investment across the continent’s technology ecosystem.”
The 2026 edition will feature a lineup of speakers from across Africa’s technology, investment, and enterprise sectors.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Lars Christer Johannisson, CEO, Rack Centre
- Peter Olusoji Ogundele, Country Manager & Managing Director, Ericsson
- Ngozi Dozie, Platform and Ecosystem Partnerships, Google
- Obafemi Banigbe, CEO, T2 Mobile
- Marco Rebecchi, Country Manager for Ghana and Nigeria, Nokia
- Andrew J Cary, Co-Founder and CEO, SNAAP™ Transportation
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa
- Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder, Rise Networks
- Dr. Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Open Access Data Centers
- Olatomiwa Williams, Chief Growth & AI Officer, Middle East and Africa Growth Market, Microsoft
- Yann Gilbert, Vice President, Africa, Amadeus
- Temidayo Ojo, CEO, Jumia Nigeria
- Adenike Macaulay, CEO, Wakanow Nigeria Group
- Oluwatobi Ajayi, Chairman & CEO, Nord Automobiles Limited
Additional speakers include Kenneth Okolie (CEO, SYNLAB Nigeria), Ifeoluwa Dixon (Deputy Director, First Asset Management Limited), Nathan Nwachuku (Terra Industries), Olawale Opayinka (CEO, Makaya Consult FZE), and many others.
This event is proudly headlined by Layer3, a provider of connectivity, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure solutions, and Breet—a digital asset platform focused on enabling secure cryptocurrency transactions across Africa—and supported by MTN, ZOHO, Maxitech, Nobus Cloud, and other ecosystem partners.
About Africa Technology Expo
Africa Technology Expo is an enterprise-focused technology gathering that brings together C- suites, policymakers, and global technology leaders to explore opportunities shaping Africa’s digital economy. The Expo provides a platform for partnerships, investment conversations, and cross-border collaboration across Africa’s growing innovation ecosystem.
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