MEET OUR AI TECH VISIONARIES DEFINING GITEX ECOSYSTEM

Delivering frontline insights across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, big data, connectivity, digital health, fintech, green tech, Industry 4.0, agritech, edtech and beyond…

Hon. Monica Musenero Masanza

Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation

Office of the President

The Republic of Uganda

Abubakar Hassan Abubakar

Permanent Secretary

State Department for Investment Promotion

Kenya

HE. Amb. Philip Thigo, MBS

Special Envoy on Technology

Office of the President of Kenya

Kenya

Hon. Justice Isaac Lenaola

Judge of the Supreme Court

Kenya

Jessy K. Maruti

Chief Executive Officer

ICT Authority

Kenya

Adil El Youssefi

CEO of Africa Data Centers

Cassava Technologies

Kenya

Farrukh Farajullayev

Chief Commercial Officer

AzIntelecom

Azerbaijan

Alessandro Curioni

VP Europe and Africa

IBM

Switzerland

Snehar Shah

CEO

IXAfrica Datacenters

Kenya

Albert Murungi

Chief ICT Officer

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)

AI EVERYTHING
KENYA EXPO

 

The Ultimate Meeting Point For

GLOBAL INNOVATORS, GOVERNMENTS,
INVESTORS & BUYERS

Driving Digital Transformation & Investments.

10000+

TECH EXECUTIVES

400+

AI ENTERPRISE & STARTUPS

150+

GLOBAL SPEAKERS

125+

GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

100+

ACTIVE INVESTORS & VCS

75+

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
 

WHERE EAST AFRICA’S LEADERS ACCELERATE AI, INNOVATION & INVESTMENT

AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA unites Africa’s public and private sector leaders
to accelerate AI adoption, digital policy, and cross-border collaboration.

From telecom and healthcare to finance, agriculture, and education, the event drives investment,
innovation, and digital transformation — positioning Kenya as Africa’s AI epicentre.

FUTURE BUILT HOME
EMPOWERING EVERYONE THROUGH AI

Where policymakers, business leaders, and innovators shape Africa’s AI revolution. More than a summit, it is a marketplace of ideas and investment — driving real-world adoption, bold strategies, and cross-border collaboration. From finance and healthcare to energy and agriculture, the conversations here forge partnerships and accelerate Africa’s digital economy on the global stage.

700+

C-SUITE
DELEGATES

100+

PAN AFRICAN
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

60%+

INTERNATIONAL
ATTENDEES

INCLUSIVE IMPACT WITH REAL USE CASES 3 DAYS OF CUTTING-EDGE CONTENT

3 DAYS, 3 TRACKS

+

Hours Across
Roundtables, Debates,
and Executive Luncheons

+

First-Time
Global AI Speakers

+

C-Suite Delegates

 

INCLUSIVE AI SUMMIT

Turning constraints into catalysts, exploring real-world AI use cases and homegrown innovations that scale Africa’s digital future

ENERGY + ACCESS

The shift to self healing microgrids and networks that adapt in real time is here—but can we scale programmable infrastructure fast enough to build AI resilience?

INDUSTRY 5.0

How do we turn factories into intelligent, sustainable ecosystems that compete globally?

INTELLIGENT FOOD SYSTEMS

Precision farming, predictive analytics, and smart agri-fintech are redefining Africa's food systems to unlock a $1 trillion growth frontier and transform agriculture into a tech-powered engine of prosperity. So, what is next beyond yield optimization?

TACTICAL AUTONOMY

Explore applied strategies for AI-enabled peacekeeping analytics, border security automation, and continental defense protocols that balance sovereignty with global stability.

PREDICTIVE SECURITY

A focus on predictive cybersecurity—helping nations stay ahead by adopting quantum-resistant cryptography now.

We’ll outline policies, investments, and roadmaps to secure critical data before quantum threats emerge.

STARTUPS & INVESTORS

Scaling chronicles from underestimated markets, where collaboration and partnerships turn limitations to growth

 
POWERFUL AI DISCOVERIES & DEBATES
 
ACROSS 2 VENUES

19 MAY 2026

THE SARIT EXPO CENTRE

10 AM – 6 PM

INCLUSIVE AI EVERYTHING SUMMIT

20–21 MAY 2026

KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (KICC)

10 AM – 5 PM

AI EVERYTHING KENYA EXPO

INVESTOR PROGRAMME

A NEW NEXUS FOR GLOBAL VC INVESTMENT IN EAST AFRICA

Gathering

100+

Leading
Investors

Investing

$50
BILLION

In Funds

From

20+

Countries

AI Readiness Programme

Powered By

NATIONAL AI STRATEGY & AI READINESS ROUND TABLE
PAID
STAGE
📍 INCLUSIVE AI SUMMIT
19 MAY 2026

Dignitaries will explore AI capacity building, research, and experimentation to shape standards, policies, and national strategies—highlighting the ITU AI for Good Sandbox, readiness toolkits, shared terminology, and interoperable AI systems.

AI USE CASES & INPUT TO AI READINESS WORKSHOP
PAID
STAGE
📍 AI EVERYTHING EXPO
21 MAY 2026

This workshop explores AI use cases shaping the ITU AI Readiness Framework, focusing on integration into national strategies and practical ways to boost readiness through the AI for Good Sandbox.

AI READINESS HACKATHON SERIES
FREE
STAGE
📍 AI EVERYTHING EXPO
21 MAY 2026

A hands-on hackathon series driving real-world AI solutions aligned with the ITU AI Readiness Framework, empowering participants to experiment, collaborate, and build scalable innovations using the AI for Good Sandbox.

Experiences That Elevate: Workshops, Roundtables & Forums

FORUMS

WHERE AI POWER MEETS CAPITAL, POLICY & REAL-WORLD IMPACT

PAID
STAGE
NXT STAGE
MAIN STAGE
WED 20 MAY | 11 AM – 5:00 PM
THU 21 MAY | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

This forum explores the intersection of ethical AI, capital, and real-world innovation — uniting global leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers to tackle critical challenges and unlock scalable, inclusive growth across Africa, shaping the continent’s next era of transformation.

EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES

PREMIER DESTINATION FOR CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

PAID
STAGE
WORKSHOP ROOM
WED 20 MAY | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
THU 21 MAY | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Step into expert-led hands-on workshops exploring real-world AI, generative technologies, cybersecurity, cloud, quantum, and next-gen innovation. Designed for leaders, builders, and visionaries, these sessions deliver in-demand skills from AI agents and automation to governance, powering the future of intelligent technology.

GLOBAL ACCESS TO INVESTMENT
FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE STARTUPS

Secure your pod at the event to become eligible and pitch live on stage against top-tier global startups.
With elite investors in the room and the spotlight on you, this is your moment to break out.

Winning GITEX Supernova Pitch Competition has been an absolute adrenaline rush! This win further validates our hard work.”

Much Kaingu

Co-Founder & CTO, Lupiya

Africa Founders Festival

Where East Africa’s Boldest AI Founders Take The Stage

Launching at AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA 2026, the Africa Founders Festival is the ultimate fast-track for early-stage startups to connect with top investors, unlock funding opportunities, and gain global market exposure in just two high-impact days.

 

200+

AI STARTUPS

GATHERING

100+

LEADING INVESTORS

INVESTING

$50B

IN FUNDS

FROM

20+

COUNTRIES

2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

BRANDS FUELING EAST AFRICA’S TECH RISE

and many more…

MEET FELLOW INVESTORS PARTICIPATING IN
AI EVERYTHING KENYA 2026

Ongoing Announcements

and many more…

2026 media partners

2026 Ecosystem Partners

AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA is Africa’s largest public–private AI Event, accelerated by GITEX GLOBAL . The event connects governments, enterprises, startups, and investors to explore AI innovation, scale digital transformation, and drive investment across Africa and beyond.

Yes. The official website is aieverythingkenya.com. All registration, program, and event updates will be published here.

The Inclusive AI Summit: 19 May 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre.

AI Everything Kenya Expo: 20–21 May 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) .

- Summit (19 May): The Sarit Expo Centre
- Expo (20–21 May): Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)

Both venues are centrally located in Nairobi and accessible by car, taxi, and ride- hailing services. A detailed transport and accommodation guide will be shared on the website closer to the event.

Registration is available via this link. Click “Get Your Pass” and complete the online form.

Ticket categories and pricing will be announced soon. Please register your interest on the website to receive updates as soon as tickets go live.

Companies can exhibit at the AI Everything Kenya Expo at KICC. For exhibition packages, please:

  • Visit aieverythingkenya.com. Click “Book your space” and complete the online form Or
  • Send an email to [email protected]

AI Everything Kenya hosts an Investor Lounge and curated 1-to-1 meetings with founders. To join the investor program please fill in the form : Investor Programme.

Please complete the form : Apply to Speak

The 2026 program will cover:

  • AI talent & workforce
  • Digital investment & infrastructure
  • Data ethics & sovereignty
  • AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech

The full agenda and speaker lineup will be published on aieverythingkenya.com ahead of the event. Sign up for updates to be the first to know. Sign up Now !

THE LARGEST & MOST INTERNATIONAL
CROSS-INDUSTRIAL, TECH & STARTUP EVENT

GITEX host the largest network of relationships globally with public & private sectors in the international digital economy. GITEX brings
together 587,500+ Tech & Business Executives, 17,800+ global tech firms and 10,443+ startups from 189 countries.

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