Topco Media proudly announces that the countdown has officially begun – only one week left until the Centec Africa Tech Week conference 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC 2). As the continent's premier executive forum for shaping Africa's digital economy, the event brings together ministers, regulators, C-suite leaders, infrastructure providers and technology pioneers driving change at scale.
As Africa's digital economy accelerates, the conversation is no longer about whether change will happen, but how fast, how inclusively and how effectively it can be scaled up. Centec Africa Tech Week 2026 is at the center of that change, convening the leaders who will build the digital backbone of the continent.
Over two high-impact days, the event focuses on the fundamental pillars shaping Africa's digital future, ranging from 5G to satellite connectivity, responsible AI and data governance, cyber and financial system security, energy digitization and smart grids, industrial automation and smart supply chains, and inclusive digital partnerships through platforms such as fintech, skills development and pitching dens.
Adding further depth to the programme, Centec Africa Tech Week 2026 will feature a range of leading voices from government, enterprise and the tech ecosystem, including:
- Honorable. Solly Malatsi, Minister, Department of Communications and Digital Technology
- Honorable. Mondli Gungubele, Deputy Minister, Department of Communications and Digital Technology
- Len De Villiers, Group CTIO, Eskom
- Lungile Binza, COO, SABC
- Sabelo Mwali, CTO, MultiChoice Group
- Tony Pellegrino, Managing Director, Nokia South Africa
- Lunga Zongke, CTO, Huawei Regional Cloud Office
- Grant Hinds, leading South African content creator
More than a conference, Africa Tech Week is a leadership platform where policy meets platform and infrastructure meets industry. It is designed to translate strategy into scalable, real-world impact in Africa's digital economy.
We look forward to welcoming and showcasing the startups entering the Africa Tech Week Pitching Den as they take an important step in pitching their solutions to investors, industry leaders and potential partners – unlocking visibility, strategic guidance and opportunities to scale their impact.
This momentum extends across the broader ecosystem through the Africa Tech Week Awards 2026, which will highlight excellence and recognize exceptional startups, scale-ups and visionary leadership, as well as organizations and leaders making measurable impact on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, fintech innovation, emerging technologies and enterprise digital transformation. Telkom joins Africa Tech Week: AI Innovation, Maturity and Collaboration awards sponsor, supporting the recognition of excellence in Africa's digital economy.
Category sponsorship opportunities are available to organizations that want to associate their brand with innovation leadership in Africa's digital economy.
Sponsors and Partners:
The Centec Africa Tech Week Conference 2026 is made possible with the support of its partners:
- Platinum Sponsor: Centec
- Host City Partner: City of Cape Town
- Silver Sponsors: Telkom, LexisNexis, Jumo
- Bronze Partner: Ignis Labs, a subsidiary of Glyant Group
- Bronze Sponsor: iOCO Technology Group
- Gold Crypto Coffee Lounge Sponsor: Binance
- Coffee Café Sponsor: ZA Registry Consortium (ZARC)
- Experiential Technical Partners: Gold Otter Media
- Silver Exhibition Partner: Innovator Trust, Zoho
- Showcase Counters: SALGA, 4IRI, BoxFusion, Tech Note IT, iLook, Voice SA
- VIP Client Hosting Sponsor: NEMISA NPC
- Silver Impact Sponsor: Q-Kon
- Bronze Impact Sponsor: Intersect
- Strategic Partners: GSOA, IITPSA, BPESA, UVU Africa, Primedia OOH
Centec Africa Tech Week Conference 2026 will take place on 12-13 May 2026 at CTICC 2, Cape Town, registration is now open and full program details are available here. https://lp.topco.co.za/africatechweek/.
Tickets are available for purchase here: https://qkt.io/r5deLb
In parallel, entries are also open for the Africa Tech Week Awards 2026, which invites organisations, startups and leaders shaping Africa's digital future to submit nominations or explore category sponsorship opportunities. https://lp.topco.co.za/atw_awards.