The sixth edition of the Africa Technology Show (AFTS) Kenya 2026 returns to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 22–24 July 2026. Proudly endorsed by Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, AFTS 2026 serves as one of East Africa's central platforms for technology adoption, cross-border trade, capital allocation, energy infrastructure, and digital entrepreneurship.
Nairobi, often referred to as the "Silicon Savannah," provides the ideal backdrop for connecting global investors, policymakers, technology pioneers, corporate executives, manufacturers, and startups. Co-located with three major trade shows—11th China Trade Week Kenya, 4th Buildexpo Kenya, and 3rd Power & Energy Kenya—the multi-sector event bridges digital transformation with physical infrastructure, power security, and international trade corridors.
Organized by MIE Events FZCO, the three-day summit features keynote sessions, executive panels, B2B matchmaking, startup showcases, and bilateral investment forums focusing on artificial intelligence, fintech, green infrastructure, and digital public policy.
Three-Day Strategic Agenda & Daily Focus Areas
Day 1: Government & Youth in Tech Empowerment (22 July 2026)
The opening day centers on public policy, artificial intelligence, youth-led entrepreneurship, and bilateral trade alignment between Kenya and international partners:
Official Opening Ceremony: Highlighting public sector roadmaps for Kenya's digital future, innovation ecosystems, and youth employment.
Africa’s AI Revolution: Analyzing how machine learning and emerging technologies are reshaping government services, corporate strategy, and societal frameworks.
National Initiatives & Youth Empowerment: Discussions on leveraging state frameworks including the Hustler Fund, Ajira Digital Programme, Digital Superhighway, Konza Technopolis, and the National Coding Programme.
Kenya–China Bilateral Meetings: Strategic investment presentations by Chinese and Kenyan government delegations, cooperation signing ceremonies, and curated B2B matchmaking sessions.
Day 2: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Investment (23 July 2026)
Powered by the E4Impact Foundation, Day Two shifts focus toward building resilient startup ecosystems and unlocking international growth capital:
Building Scalable Tech Ventures: Strategies for engineering platforms tailored to Africa’s next billion technology users.
Sustainable Business Models: Identifying unit economics and monetization frameworks that succeed across diverse African markets.
Venture Capital Realities: Direct insights on investment metrics and funding priorities from active regional venture capitalists in 2026.
E4Impact Portfolio Showcase: Presenting Africa’s most investable early-stage and growth-stage tech startups to global investors.
Diaspora & Cross-Border Capital: Unlocking funding streams from diaspora investor networks and corporate–startup alliance models.
Long-Term Vision: Outlining E4Impact’s strategic roadmap for African entrepreneurship spanning 2026 to 2035.
Day 3: Sustainable Development, Energy & Future Technologies (24 July 2026)
Powered by ATTIC and Hela Storytellas, the final day explores energy security, smart infrastructure, and fintech infrastructure:
Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Navigating investment policies and tax incentives within Kenya's SEZs.
Distributed Energy Solutions: Financing and deploying off-grid, clean energy systems across Sub-Saharan Africa to support data centers and heavy industry.
Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Addressing water security as a critical economic driver for manufacturing and agriculture.
Sustainable Built Environment: Green construction standards, intelligent building automation, and smart urban infrastructure.
The Fintech Infrastructure Track (Hela Storytellas Experience): Exploring 21st-century enterprise architectures, API-driven financial rails, and intelligent business management.
The Co-Located Exhibition & Strategic Impact
Running alongside the conference tracks, the AFTS exhibition floor showcases cutting-edge enterprise software, AI solutions, smart grid technologies, green building materials, and consumer electronics. The integrated B2B meeting portal facilitates over 1,000 pre-arranged business meetings, allowing international suppliers to connect directly with regional distributors, project developers, and government procurement officers.
By combining digital technology with energy and construction trade events, AFTS Kenya 2026 strengthens Kenya’s position as a primary gateway for enterprise expansion and foreign direct investment (FDI) across East and Central Africa.
About the Organizers & Partners
MIE Group: Celebrating 25 years of international trade leadership since its founding in 2000, MIE Group operates 15 offices worldwide across the UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, Africa, and the United States. MIE has assisted over 120,000 international companies in expanding into the Middle East and African markets.
Co-Organizers: The event is co-organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Jiangsu Sub-Council and Global Exhibitions Inc. (GEX).
Event Highlights: Africa Technology Show Kenya 2026 at a Glance
Official endorsement: Endorsed by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Kenya.
Dates: 22–24 July 2026
Venue: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya
Organizer: MIE Events FZCO (MIE Group)
Co-organizers: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Jiangsu Sub-Council and Global Exhibitions Inc. (GEX)
Co-located trade events: 11th China Trade Week Kenya, 4th Buildexpo Kenya, and 3rd Power & Energy Kenya
Expected reach: Thousands of industry professionals, 150+ global speakers, 300+ International Trade Council delegates, and 1,000+ pre-arranged B2B meetings.
