AI Expo Africa 2026

Wed. 28 Oct, 2026 at 8:00am - Thu. 29 Oct, 2026 at 5:30pm SAST
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AI Expo Africa 2026


Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa


28th-29th October 2026


2 Day In-Person Event


Welcome to the 9th Edition of Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers


AI Expo Africa is the largest AI & Autonomous Enterprise event in Africa, uniting 1000s of Enterprise buyers, suppliers & innovators across the region.   Engage in our four track speaking programme, vendor expo, workshops and CxO roundtables.  Watch demonstrations and learn about Enterprise case studies and the application of AI 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 and 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



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.



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IMPORTANT TICKETING INFORMATION



  • This is a private, paid event via ticket purchase only

  • Reg Desk / Badge collection SCC Level 2

  • SCC Paid Parking (subject to space)

  • Parking fees are for your own account 

  • Directions to SCC Google Map

  • Sales by purchase order / invoice apply to groups of 6+ only

  • Group bookings contact [email protected]

  • Talk, panel & workshop seating is not reserved, arrive early

  • Walk-in tickets are subject to availability on the day

  • Pay at Reg Desk via Credit / Debit card (no cash payments)


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Saturdays 10am - 2pm
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Public Holidays 10am - 1pm


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TRADE SHOW DELEGATE TICKET 1 DAY PASS 29 OCT + More Details R900.00
BUSINESS DELEGATE TICKET 2 DAY PASS 28-29 OCT + More Details R4,800.00
VIP DELEGATE TICKET 2 DAY PASS 28-29 OCT + More Details R9,600.00
TEAM TICKET - 5x BUSINESS DELEGATE 2 DAY PASS 28-29 OCT + More Details R3,840.00
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Venue Details
Map of Venue Location.
Sandton Convention Centre 161 Maude Street
Sandton, GP 2196
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