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About the Africa Innovation Summit (AIS) 2026

Secure your place at the 2026 Edition

The Africa Innovation Summit (AIS) 2026 marks the evolution of the National Innovation Summit into a dynamic, continent-wide platform that brings together innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and development partners from across Africa.

Building on the strong foundation of previous editions, AIS 2026 expands its reach to foster regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the co-creation of solutions that address Africa’s most pressing challenges. The summit provides a high-impact space for showcasing innovative technologies, engaging in forward-looking discussions, and forming strategic partnerships that drive sustainable development.

Through its focus on engineering sustainable futures and advancing humanitarian technology in action, the summit emphasizes practical, scalable, and impact-driven solutions across key sectors including technology, agriculture, climate, infrastructure, and public systems.

In collaboration with key partners such as the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, AIS 2026 strengthens its emphasis on innovation management, entrepreneurship and Industry 4.0 hence positioning the summit as a bridge between local innovation ecosystems and broader continental and global opportunities. AIS 2026 is more than an event. It is a platform for action, collaboration, and transformation, advancing technology for the benefit of humanity across Africa.
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OUR CRITICAL FOUNDATION

A Foundation for Innovation and Impact

  • ORIGINATE

    Identify net, homegrown solutions
  • PROMOTE

    Increase the visibility for identified innovators

  • BLEND

    Link innovators to diverse key resources to facilitate unique and sustainable processes
  • SUPPORT

    Provide innovators with the diverse resources for generating unique, viable and sustainable innovation

GETINSPIRED INDUSTRY EXPERTS

The exclusive event empowering innovators...

Join this exclusive event to benefit from the rare opportunities that could impact and transform your innovation into human led solutions in line with this year’s event agenda: Leveraging emerging technologies for Humanity.

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Meet the previous speakers...

Innocent Kawooya
Chief Executive Officer, HiPipo
Owek. Hon. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo
State Minister for ICT & National Guidance
Lwanga Herbert
Global Chair, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)
Baron
IEEE
Henry Lutwama
Organising Chair

 

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The latest attendee reviews.

Entrepreneur/Innovator
“A perfect blend of academic insight and real-world application. The National Innovation Summit created a platform where ideas turned into action, and learning happened at every corner.”
ISBAT University/ IEEE Student Member

Just returned from Web Summit, and I’m feeling energized by the incredible insights from the event!

Uganda Section Member

“It was an honor to speak at this year’s Innovation Summit. The audience was highly engaged, the event was flawlessly organized, and the conversations sparked some powerful collaborations. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

Chair, IEEE Uganda Section

The Innovation Summit exceeded my expectations! The keynote speakers were inspiring, and the panel discussions offered real, actionable insights. I left feeling energized and equipped to bring fresh ideas.”

Engineer/ Entrepreneur

“This Innovation Summit was a game-changer for our team. We met potential investors, partners, and mentors all in one place. The energy and openness to innovation were truly inspiring.””

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