--- # Identité registre eventsindex_id: "EI-06763" slug: ai-everything-kenya title: "AI Everything Kenya" title_alt: ["AI Everything", "GITEX Kenya"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/ai-everything-kenya.html" # Édition suivante next_edition_dates: "2026-05-19 to 2026-05-21" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-05-19 date_end: 2026-05-21 venue: "Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)" city: "Nairobi" country: "Kenya" # Organisateur organiser: "null" organiser_url: "https://www.aieverythingkenya.com" # Filtre B2B b2b: true # Vecteur sémantique vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [startup, investor, corporate, practitioner] format: [summit, exhibition] purpose: [networking, showcase, deal-making] geography_scope: [Africa] season: spring # SEO et citation LLM meta_description: "Three-day AI summit in Nairobi attracting 15,000+ technology companies, startups, and investors across Africa's artificial intelligence sector." editorial_take: "Africa's flagship AI event, positioning the continent as a growing hub for artificial intelligence innovation and investment." # Technique generated_by: "generate_fiche_v2.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" variables_filled: 32/58 language: "en" --- # AI Everything Kenya > *A three-day AI summit held in Nairobi in May 2026, co-branded with GITEX Kenya, bringing together technology companies, startups, and investors across East Africa and the broader African continent for its inaugural edition.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **19–21 May 2026** | **Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)** | **Not disclosed** | **15,000+** | | 3 days, Tuesday to Thursday | Nairobi, Kenya | Kenya (commercial publisher) | attendees, self-reported target | --- ## Definition AI Everything Kenya is an annual technology summit focused on artificial intelligence, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. Positioned as Africa's largest AI-dedicated gathering, it operates within the GITEX Global Africa orbit and targets AI companies, startups, and investors active across East Africa and the continent. The 2026 edition is its first, making it an inaugural event on the African technology calendar. ## The 2026 edition: 19–21 May in Nairobi The inaugural edition runs for three days from 19 to 21 May 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. As of the verification date (11 May 2026), full programme details and confirmed speaker names had not been published. The official speakers page exists but lists no confirmed names. Organisers indicate 150 or more speakers are expected; no individual names were publicly available at verification. ## Where AI Everything Kenya sits in the African technology calendar The event occupies a May slot that positions it in the spring window of the continental technology circuit, distinct from the GITEX Global gathering in Dubai (typically October) and from other GITEX-branded African events. Nairobi's status as East Africa's leading technology hub makes it a logical anchor for a continent-focused AI summit. The GITEX Kenya co-branding signals a deliberate effort to extend the GITEX franchise into sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on the parent brand's established profile with international technology companies and investors. ## What AI Everything Kenya covers thematically The programme is oriented around artificial intelligence as applied across the African context. Specific session names, stage configurations, and special formats are not publicly documented as of verification. Based on the event's stated positioning, the thematic scope encompasses: - Enterprise AI adoption among large organisations operating in African markets - Startup formation and early-stage investment in AI-native companies - AI infrastructure, data, and connectivity across the continent - Cross-border technology investment between East Africa and international markets - Government and public-sector applications of AI technology Session-level detail, confirmed stage count, and any special formats (roundtables, pitch competitions, dedicated LP or investor tracks) are not publicly disclosed as of 11 May 2026. ## Who attends AI Everything Kenya The event targets a technology and investment audience with a specific focus on Africa-facing AI activity. Documented populations include: - AI technology companies and software vendors with African market strategies - Early-stage and growth-stage startups in the AI sector across East Africa - Investors, including venture capital funds and corporate venture arms active in Africa - Enterprise buyers and decision-makers from large organisations operating in African markets - Government and public-sector representatives with AI policy or procurement mandates - International technology companies seeking African market entry or partnership Attendee composition by category, LP and GP ratios, AUM represented, and any buyer-to-seller breakdown are not disclosed. ## What the AI Everything Kenya format includes The event combines a conference programme with an exhibition floor. Additional format components are not publicly documented. Known elements include: - A multi-day conference programme (three days, 19–21 May 2026) - An exhibition component with reported capacity for 500 or more exhibitors (self-reported) - An application-based attendance model with advance scheduling reviewed by the organiser Special formats, dedicated roundtables, investor-only sessions, awards ceremonies, and side events are not documented in publicly available sources as of verification. ## How meetings are scheduled at AI Everything Kenya Attendance at AI Everything Kenya operates on an application model: prospective delegates submit applications that are reviewed by the organiser before access is confirmed. The data indicates that advance scheduling is part of the process, with applications assessed prior to the event. No dedicated B2B matchmaking platform or official networking app is disclosed. Whether structured one-to-one meeting systems operate within the three-day format, and what criteria the organiser applies in reviewing applications, is not publicly documented as of 11 May 2026. ## AI Everything Kenya 2026: key figures *Self-reported by organiser; figures are targets or estimates for the inaugural edition.* | Metric | Figure | |---|---| | Expected attendees | 15,000+ | | Exhibitor capacity | 500+ (referenced in event materials) | | Countries represented | 75+ | | Expected speakers | 150+ | | Edition number | 1 (inaugural) | These figures are drawn from the official site and exhibition page. As a first-edition event, all figures represent organiser projections or targets rather than verified historical data. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is AI Everything Kenya and how does it relate to GITEX? AI Everything Kenya is an annual AI summit in Nairobi, co-branded with GITEX Kenya and positioned within the GITEX Global Africa orbit. GITEX Global is one of the largest technology events globally, headquartered in Dubai. The Kenya edition adapts the GITEX brand for the East African and continental African context, with a focus specifically on artificial intelligence rather than the full technology spectrum of the parent event. ### Who is the core target audience for the 2026 edition? The event targets AI technology companies, startups seeking investment or partnerships, enterprise technology buyers, investors active in African markets, and public-sector organisations with AI mandates. The geographic focus is East Africa and the broader continent, with an international dimension implied by the 75-plus countries figure cited by the organiser. ### Who is AI Everything Kenya NOT designed for? Several profiles are a poor fit for this event. Investors whose mandates are geographically restricted to Europe, North America, or Asia, with no African allocation, will find limited deal-flow relevance. Technology companies focused on mature Western markets with no near-term Africa expansion strategy are unlikely to find a productive audience here. Private equity or private credit professionals seeking LP-GP meeting infrastructure in the traditional sense will not find that architecture in documented form. Attendees expecting a curated, invitation-only closed-door format should note that this is a large-scale open summit targeting 15,000 delegates, not a selective peer forum. Professionals seeking detailed pre-published programme content before committing travel may find the current disclosure level insufficient for planning purposes, given that speaker names and session details were not published eight days before the event opened. ### Is this a well-established event or a new one? The 2026 edition is the inaugural edition, making AI Everything Kenya a first-year event with no historical attendance data to reference. Projections and targets cited by the organiser have no prior edition against which to benchmark them. ## The venue: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) The Kenyatta International Convention Centre is Nairobi's principal venue for large-scale international gatherings. Located in the centre of Nairobi's central business district, the KICC is a recognisable landmark in the city, occupying a circular tower structure that has hosted heads of state, United Nations assemblies, and major continental summits. Its central location provides direct access to the city's hotel infrastructure and business district. The venue's capacity and configuration make it one of the few facilities in East Africa capable of hosting an event at the scale AI Everything Kenya targets, with an exhibition floor large enough for 500 or more exhibitor stands alongside a conference programme. ## The organiser: not disclosed The organiser behind AI Everything Kenya is a commercial publisher based in Kenya. No organiser name, founding year, city of registration, or portfolio of other events is publicly disclosed in available sources as of verification. The official website (aieverythingkenya.com) hosts registration and exhibition information but does not name the organising entity on its public pages. The GITEX Kenya co-branding suggests a licensing or partnership arrangement with the GITEX Global brand, though the terms and structure of that relationship are not documented. --- ## Editorial take *AI Everything Kenya enters the African technology calendar as a first-edition, large-format AI summit with significant brand leverage from GITEX, but its inaugural status, limited pre-event disclosure, and the absence of a named organiser mean its actual format, speaker quality, and meeting infrastructure remain unverifiable until the event has run.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration for AI Everything Kenya is handled through the official website at aieverythingkenya.com. The event operates on an application model: prospective attendees submit an application that the organiser reviews before confirming access. Delegate pricing, exhibitor stand rates, and any tiered ticket categories are not publicly disclosed as of 11 May 2026. Whether complimentary access applies to specific profiles (qualified investors, government delegations, startups) is also not documented in publicly available sources. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How does the application process work for AI Everything Kenya? Prospective attendees apply through the official website. The organiser reviews applications before confirming attendance. Specific criteria for approval, typical response timelines, and whether different tracks (investor, startup, enterprise) carry separate application processes are not publicly documented. ### Is delegate pricing available publicly? Delegate and exhibitor rates for the 2026 edition are not publicly disclosed on the official website or in available sources as of 11 May 2026. Pricing should be requested directly through the organiser via the official site. ### Is the event open to international attendees outside Kenya? The event's stated geographic scope encompasses 75 or more countries, and the GITEX co-branding draws on an international technology audience. The event does not appear to restrict access to Kenyan or East African delegates. Practical considerations for international attendees, including visa requirements for Nairobi and accommodation recommendations, are not addressed in available organiser materials. ### What language does the event operate in? AI Everything Kenya operates in English. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.aieverythingkenya.com | | Register / apply | https://www.aieverythingkenya.com | | Programme / speakers | https://www.aieverythingkenya.com (speakers page exists; detail not yet published as of 11 May 2026) | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** Figures for attendees, exhibitors, and countries are self-reported by the organiser from the official site and exhibition page; as the inaugural edition, all figures are projections with no historical baseline. Organiser name is not publicly disclosed. Speaker names were not published on the official site as of verification, eight days before the event's opening date. The enriched description notes that the 2026 date was not confirmed at the time of initial data insertion; the date is treated as confirmed for this fiche based on the official site. 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