--- eventsindex_id: EI-06791 slug: africa-tech-summit-nairobi-2027 title: "Africa Tech Summit Nairobi (9th edition)" title_alt: [] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/africa-tech-summit-nairobi-2027.html next_edition_dates: "None to None" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: null date_end: null venue: "Sarit Expo Centre" city: "Nairobi" country: "Kenya" organiser: "Africa Tech Summit" organiser_url: "https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [tech-leaders, startups, investors, corporates, regulators] format: [in-person] purpose: [networking, policy] geography_scope: [regional-africa] season: spring meta_description: "" editorial_take: "" generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Africa Tech Summit Nairobi > *East Africa's largest annual technology conference at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing together 2,000+ delegates from 1,000+ companies across fintech, AI, climate technology, and startup investment tracks.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 10–11 February 2027 | Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi | Africa Tech Summit | 2,000+ (est.) | ## Definition Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is an annual B2B technology conference that positions Nairobi as a hub for African technology business, investment, and innovation. Now in its ninth edition, the event draws 2,000+ delegates from across Africa and internationally, with 170+ speakers and 90+ exhibitors. Four programme tracks cover money and decentralised finance, AI and digital transformation, climate technology investment, and a dedicated startup summit. ## What makes Africa Tech Summit Nairobi relevant for AI professionals The AI & Digital track makes the event relevant for AI practitioners working in African markets, where mobile-first infrastructure, fintech integration, and climate technology create distinct AI application contexts. For international AI companies seeking entry to East African markets, the summit provides access to local operators, investors, and government contacts in a single venue. ## Who attends Africa Tech Summit Nairobi - Fintech founders and executives operating in African markets (payments, lending, remittance) - AI and digital transformation leaders at African and multinational companies - Investors (VC, impact, development finance) active in the African technology sector - Climate technology founders and sustainability executives - Government officials and regulators in digital finance and technology - Startup founders at seed and Series A stage seeking investors and corporate partners - International technology vendors entering African markets ## What Africa Tech Summit Nairobi covers programmatically Four tracks structure the programme: - **Money & DeFi**: payments, digital banking, cryptocurrency, and remittance in African markets - **AI & Digital**: AI adoption, digital transformation, and technology deployment across African industries - **Climate Tech & Investment**: climate technology innovation, green finance, and impact investment - **Startup Summit**: early-stage startup pitches, investor panels, and scaling strategies for African startups ## Programme tracks and special formats Multi-track sessions run across both days, complemented by an exhibition hall with 90+ exhibitors, networking events, and evening social programmes. The Startup Summit provides a dedicated track for early-stage companies. ## Notable speakers Confirmed speakers include: - **Bernard Parah**, Co-Founder & CEO, Bitnob - **Edidiong Uwemakpan**, VP, Moniepoint - **Abi Ajayi**, Executive, London Stock Exchange - **Nikolai Barnwell**, Executive, PawaPay - **Patrick Lukusa**, Executive, Odoo - **Stanley Mukasa**, Researcher, CMU-Africa ## Sponsors and media partners The 9th edition is supported by Fincra (powered-by sponsor), Moniepoint, VALR, Andela, and Cardano as gold partners, along with 40+ additional silver and bronze partners. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Is Africa Tech Summit Nairobi primarily a fintech event or a broad technology conference? Fintech and payments are the historical core of the event, but the AI & Digital track has grown in prominence as AI adoption across African markets accelerates. Climate tech and startup content make it genuinely multi-sector. Attendees from non-fintech technology backgrounds will find relevant sessions. ### Is the event relevant for non-African companies? Yes. The summit attracts international companies (technology vendors, investors, consulting firms) entering or operating in African markets. Many attendees are from European, American, and Asian companies with African operations or expansion plans. ### Who is Africa Tech Summit Nairobi NOT designed for? - AI researchers seeking academic content or peer-reviewed proceedings - Attendees whose focus is purely on European or MENA AI markets with no African dimension - Deep technical practitioners looking for an engineering-focused conference without business content - Teams with no exposure to or interest in African technology market dynamics - Those seeking a small, curated senior executive format ### How does the Nairobi edition compare to other Africa Tech Summit events? Africa Tech Summit runs editions in London, Lagos, and Cape Town. The Nairobi edition is the flagship East Africa edition and typically the largest of the series by attendance. ## The venue: Sarit Expo Centre Sarit Expo Centre is located in the Westlands district of Nairobi, one of the city's major commercial and hotel hubs. The venue hosts major exhibitions and conferences and is accessible from central Nairobi and the international airport (JKIA, approximately 30-45 minutes by road). ## The organiser: Africa Tech Summit Africa Tech Summit is a UK-based conference organiser that runs the leading African technology event series, with flagship editions in Nairobi, London, Lagos, and Cape Town. The organisation focuses on connecting African technology ecosystems with global capital and enterprise partnerships, having established the Nairobi event as the reference conference for East African technology business over nine editions. --- ## Editorial take *Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is the East Africa technology market's primary annual B2B event; for AI teams with African market ambitions, the AI & Digital track offers concentrated access to local operators and investors in a context that is distinct from European AI conferences.* ## How to register and what it costs Pre-register at africatechsummit.com/nairobi/pre-register/. Pricing is not publicly disclosed in advance; contact Africa Tech Summit for delegate fee information. Sponsorship and exhibition enquiries should also be directed via the official website. ## Networking and engagement B2B networking is central to the summit's value proposition. The evening social programme and exhibition floor facilitate informal business development alongside the structured conference sessions. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I get to the Sarit Expo Centre from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? The airport (JKIA) is approximately 20-30 km from the Westlands district. The journey by taxi or ride-sharing (Uber, Bolt) takes 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Nairobi's road network can be congested; allow extra time for morning arrival. ### What is the climate in Nairobi in February? February is part of the dry season in Nairobi, with mild temperatures (20-27°C) and low rainfall. It is a comfortable time to visit. ### Is there an exhibition component? Yes. 90+ exhibitors participate in the exhibition hall, which runs alongside the conference programme across both days. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/ | | Pre-register | https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/pre-register/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** 2027 event; attendance (2,000+), speaker count (170+), and exhibitor count (90+) are organiser figures from prior editions or current announcements. Ticket pricing not publicly disclosed. **Variables:** 28/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable