Trade Show
Africa Tech Festival 2026 (including AfricaCom)
African telecom and technology exhibition and festival in Cape Town, South Africa, centered on connectivity, digital services, and infrastructure across the continent.
Directory listing reviewed July 2026
About Africa Tech Festival 2026 (including AfricaCom)
What to Expect
Africa Tech Festival 2026 combines an exhibition with multiple content streams around connectivity, digital services, and innovation, giving visitors access to both telecom infrastructure players and a broader technology ecosystem. Expect country pavilions, operator and vendor stands, startup zones, and themed networking areas focused on topics such as rural connectivity, data centers, enterprise services, and digital inclusion.
Who Should Attend
Executives from mobile and fixed operators operating in African markets, as well as wholesale carriers and infrastructure investors, will find strategic value in the event. Technology vendors, OTT platforms, cloud providers, NGOs, policymakers, and enterprise CIOs looking to understand or expand within African connectivity markets should also attend.
Why It Matters
Africa Tech Festival plays a central role in shaping discussions on telecom investment, regulation, and innovation across Africa, offering insight into how connectivity can drive economic development and new business models. For B2B participants, the exhibition facilitates partnerships and deals with operators and governments, supporting deployment of networks and services at scale.
Venue & directions
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Africa Tech Festival, which includes AfricaCom and related events, is scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, typically at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC); attendees should confirm the exact 2026 hall and entrance details via the official event website.
CTICC is centrally located and accessible by car, taxi, and local bus services, with signposted routes from Cape Town’s main roadways; the festival website usually shares transport guidance and parking information, and many hotels in the Foreshore area are within walking distance.
Exhibitors at Africa Tech Festival typically include telecom operators, network equipment vendors, software companies, OTT platforms, satellite and fiber providers, and organizations focused on digital inclusion and enterprise solutions.
Registration is usually managed online, where delegates choose expo or conference packages, complete the registration form with personal and company information, and pay the applicable fees; visitor passes for the exhibition may be available at lower cost or on a complimentary basis for certain categories.
For travel planning, most international visitors fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then use shuttle, taxi, or ride‑hailing services to reach hotels near the CTICC; checking visa requirements and booking accommodation early is recommended due to the event’s regional draw.
Cape Town frequently hosts other B2B trade fairs in sectors like mining, energy, and food at CTICC and other venues; reviewing CTICC’s events calendar can help coordinate additional industry meetings around Africa Tech Festival.
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