Overview
AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 is Africa's largest public-private AI and technology summit, taking place from May 19 to May 21, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event is accelerated by GITEX GLOBAL and brings together government leaders, enterprises, startups, investors, and AI researchers to explore practical AI deployments and digital transformation across East Africa. The gathering is hosted across two venues in Nairobi, with Day 1 featuring an Inclusive AI Everything Summit at the Sarit Expo Centre and Days 2 and 3 hosting the AI Everything Kenya Expo at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event aims to accelerate inclusive access to AI and digital economies across the region, drawing participants from over 75 countries, including East Africa, the UAE, India, the UK, and the United States.
What to expect
AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 offers a multi-track program spanning policy, technology, investment, and industry application. Attendees can expect a robust program with three days of exhibitions, summits, and networking opportunities, featuring thousands of attendees, hundreds of enterprises and startups, and a wide roster of speakers. Tracks cover AI governance and policy, data ethics and sovereignty, cloud and big data, cybersecurity, IoT, Fintech, Agritech, Greentech, Healthtech, Edutech, and digital transformation. The event includes co-located showcases such as GISEC Kenya (cybersecurity), North Star Kenya (startup pitch), FDX (fintech and digital finance), and the Agritech and Food Security Summit, along with dedicated day-long summits on talent development, workforce readiness, and inclusive AI practices.
Agenda and format
The Inclusive AI Everything Summit on Day 1 at Sarit Expo Centre focuses on AI policy, governance, digital inclusion, and R&D to deployment gaps. Days 2 and 3 at KICC feature the AI Everything Kenya Expo, with sessions on AI in cloud computing, data, cybersecurity, IoT, Industry 4.0, fintech, agritech, greentech, and healthtech. The schedule highlights keynote talks, breakout sessions, startup pitches, investor matchmaking, and executive luncheons. There are multiple tracks and sub-events including an Investor Lounge and targeted program tracks for startups, enterprises, and policymakers. Workshops and forums explore practical AI readiness, national AI strategies, and the conversion of research into market-ready solutions.
Speakers and program details
The summit features a diverse slate of speakers from Africa and beyond, including global AI leaders, CIOs, CISOs, investors, and policymakers. Notable topics span AI governance, data sovereignty, digital investment, and the deployment of AI across sectors such as finTech, health, agriculture, education, and energy. The program includes talks, sessions, and demonstrations from organizations like IBM, Google, OpenAI, ITU, and regional regulators, as well as leaders from banks, tech ecosystems, startups, and government bodies. The event also features prize competitions and startup showcases, offering opportunities for founders to pitch to regional and international investors.
Who should attend
The event targets policymakers, technologists, enterprise leaders, startups, investors, academia, and civil society partners involved in digital transformation and AI deployment in Africa. Attendees will gain exposure to real-world AI use cases, investment opportunities, regulatory perspectives, and strategic partnerships that can accelerate inclusive AI adoption and digital economy growth in East Africa.
Venue and logistics
The event takes place in Nairobi, Kenya, using two venues: Day 1 at The Sarit Expo Centre and Days 2–3 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Attendees can register for Visitor Passes or Conference Passes that provide access to the expo and summit. Additional details on transport, accommodations, and visa information are available on the official site. The program emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and practical outcomes for Africa’s AI and digital economy transformation.
