Africa’s largest AI and technology summit, designed to position Kenya and the wider East African region as a major hub for artificial intelligence, digital innovation, startups, and investment. Organized by KAOUN International, the global organizer behind the GITEX brand, the event brings together governments, technology leaders, startups, investors, policymakers, and innovators from across the world to explore the future of AI-driven transformation in Africa.

Scheduled to take place from 19–21 May 2026 across the Sarit Expo Centre and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, the event is expected to attract more than 15,000 attendees, 500+ enterprises and startups, 150+ global speakers, and participants from over 75 countries. The exhibition and conference platform focuses on sectors including AI, cybersecurity, fintech, cloud computing, agritech, healthtech, smart cities, digital infrastructure, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

The event features multiple co-located programs such as the Inclusive AI Summit, GISEC Kenya for cybersecurity, FDX for digital finance and fintech, North Star Kenya for startups and investors, and Agritech & Food Security forums. These programs are designed to encourage collaboration between enterprises, governments, venture capital firms, and emerging startups while showcasing AI-powered solutions tailored to Africa’s economic and social development.

A major highlight of the event is its strong emphasis on investment, innovation, and startup acceleration. Through investor matchmaking sessions, pitch competitions, accelerator zones, and the Supernova startup challenge, AI Everything Kenya aims to connect African startups with global venture capital firms and funding opportunities. The event also promotes discussions around ethical AI, digital inclusion, sustainable infrastructure, AI governance, and workforce readiness for the continent’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

As part of the internationally recognized GITEX ecosystem, AI Everything Kenya serves as a strategic gateway into Africa’s emerging technology markets, reinforcing Nairobi’s growing reputation as one of the continent’s leading innovation and startup ecosystems. The event is positioned as a key platform for driving cross-border partnerships, investment, and AI adoption across Africa.

For more information, visit the official website: AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya