AI Expo Africa 2026
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Welcome to AI Expo Africa 2026
This is the 9th Edition of Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers
28th-29th October 2026 - Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa (2 Day Event)
AI Expo Africa, now entering its 9th successful year, is the largest business focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Enterprise and smart tech trade event in Africa, uniting 1000s of Enterprise buyers, suppliers & innovators across the region.
AI Expo Africa 2026 will be an IN-Person ONLY event. Engage in our four track speaking programme, watch demonstrations and learn about Enterprise case studies and the application of smart tech solutions in Business & Government TODAY. Discuss your deployment challenges, hear about latest best practice and ethical considerations allied to the vibrant innovation and start up ecosystem driving the AI deep tech industry in Africa.
AI Expo Africa 2026 Overview
- 2 Day Trade Expo, Conference & Workshop format
- 10,000 Sq Foot Expo Hall
- Expected footfall ~3500+ unique delegates
- 80%+ Decision Makers
- 100 vendors showcasing products & services
- 8 networking sessions
- 4 Track speaking programme 52 talks & panels
- 8 CPD Accredited workshops (200 delegates per class)
- 8 Private CxO Round Table Vendor Briefing Sessions
- Women in AI Pavilion
- SA AI Association Pavilion
- Startup Zone + Investor Match Making
- R&D Zone
- Robot & Drone Zone
- AI TV Media Lounge
- Fully catered VIP lounge
- The Meetup Bar
- The Networking Boma
- Private VIP opening reception
- Extended evening networking reception
- DJ & Selfie Zone
- The Book Shop
AI Expo Africa 2026 Programme Themes & Topics...
From real-world case studies to detailed tech demos, AI Expo Africa 2026 aims to engage and inform delegates about the current and near term state-of-the-art, best practice, available technology, deployment challenges, ethical considerations allied to the vibrant innovation and start up ecosystem driving the industry in Africa TODAY.
- ML / Generative / Agentic Business Solutions
- RPA / Intelligent Process Automation
- CX / UX / Agents / Conversational AI
- Autonomous Enterprise / Workforce
- Big Data / Data Ops / Analytics
- Cloud / Data Centre / Storage
- HPC / AI Factory / DPI / Sovereign AI
- AI in Security & DevSecOps
- IoT / Mobile / Edge AI
- Smart Devices / Hardware
- Autonomous Systems / Industrial Robots
- AR VR / Mixed Reality / Metaverse / Web3
- ML Ops / Frameworks / NLP / LLMs / SLMs
- AI Strategy / Maturity Planning
- Training / Education & Skills
- Applied University R&D
- AI4Good / Ethics / Privacy / Standards
- Regulation / Policy / Responsible AI
- Smart Cities / Smart Society / Smart Citizens
- Community Building & VC Investing
Exhibitor & sponsorship brands that joined us in 2025 included....
Google, Pinnacle, Dell, Supermicro, Nvidia, WIOCC, OADC, Verint, ServiceNow, Salesforce, VAST Data, Zoho Corporation, Avochoc, Cyborg Intell , French Embassy SA, Interface Systems / Yooz, LRMG, Matogen Applied Insights, Mavin Powercube, NITheCS - National Institute for Theoretical & Computer Sciences, ReportsAI, Retro Rabbit, Silicon Overdrive, Stubber, TesserAI, ZapDash Studio, JustSolve, AgenticZA, Akili, Amathuba-ai, Aptus Data Labs (Pvt) Ltd, Boxfusion, CIRRUS BRIDGE, Cohesion X, Ele-vate AI, ITLawCo, Nexus Data, Samurai Global, Aflu Med Healthcare, Beta Analytics, BotCTL, Edge Executive Search, Ejoobi, Hey Harvey, Learn AI, Link Nova, Owethu Managed Services and Surveya.
Follow us .....Subscribe to our channels, magazine, AI TV & private trade community group on LinkedIn
- LinkedIn Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13572883/
- SA AI Association https://saaiassociation.co.za/
- Magazine https://issuu.com/aimediasynapse
- AI TV http://www.youtube.com/c/AITVHQ
- State of AI in Africa Report https://aiafricareport.gumroad.com/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ai_expo_africa/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AIExpoAfrica/
- Twitter https://twitter.com/aiexpoafrica
- Hashtag for the event is #AIEXPOAFRICA
Want to learn more?
- Want to exhibit or sponsor the event >> https://aiexpoafrica.com/sponsor/
- Want to speak at the event >> https://aiexpoafrica.com/speakers/
- Want to speak to us about your needs >> [email protected]
IMPORTANT TICKETING INFORMATION
- Ticket sales by purchase order / invoice are ONLY possible for groups of 6 or more staff
- For group bookings of 6 or more contact [email protected]
- Access to the show is strictly via ticket only which must be presented on arrival to gain access
- Programme talks & workshops are attended on a first come, first serve basis
- There is NO reserved seating
- Walk-in tickets are available at show reception subject to online registration & payment via credit & Debit card
- You can pay at the registration desk using credit card / debit card but we do NOT take cash payments
PROBLEMS BUYING TICKETS - GET INTOUCH WITH SUPPORT
012 880 26 35 /[email protected]
OPERATING HOURS
Ticketing Support:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturdays 10am - 2pm
Sundays 10am -1pm
Public Holidays 10am - 1pm
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