Join the Connected Africa 2026, held on 9th July 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This event brings together senior executives, policymakers, investors, generation innovators, and industry stakeholders to shape the continent’s digital destiny. It makes a speciality of riding telecom infrastructure improvement, accelerating community capabilities like 5G, enhancing digital inclusion, and addressing key policy and regulatory problems applicable to Africa’s swiftly evolving digital financial system. The summit capabilities high-degree discussions, strategic collaboration sessions, closed-door dialogues, live generation showcases, and culminates in the Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards, which recognize notable contributions to Africa’s telecom sector. Designed as an action-oriented platform, it fosters partnerships, investment possibilities, and transformative initiatives that guide sustainable increase and bridge connectivity gaps across the continent.

Organized By

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is a global business and industry platform that connects leaders, organizations, and policymakers to drive collaboration, innovation, and growth across key sectors.

Event Highlights

Africa’s leading telecom leadership event is held annually in Johannesburg.
It brings together 500+ senior leaders to drive collaboration, innovation, and policy.
Focus areas include 5G, connectivity, cloud, AI, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
Highlights major growth opportunities as Africa works to expand connectivity and digital inclusion

Event Statistics

Total attendees 999
Exhibitors 34
Conference sessions 71
Participating companies 247
Countries represented 19
Conference speakers 149
Award categories 98

Why Connected Africa Summit?

Recognized for excellence
Built for outcomes
Pan-african influence
Executive level only
Focus on Africa's telecom agenda
High-impact deal-making
Continental award platform
Strategic industry content

Who Attends?

Cloud, edge, and IoT innovators
Fixed and broadband providers
Device and equipment manufacturer
Cybersecurity and data privacy experts
AI and automation providers
System integrators and tech enablers
Sustainable infrastructure leaders
Satellite, fiber and subsea providers
Test and assurance providers
Regulators and government bodies
Enterprises and private network users
Mobile network operators
Tower infrastructure providers

Key Focus

Fiber and subsea connectivity
Edge computing and cloud innovation
Cybersecurity and data privacy
Green telecom and sustainability
5G and beyond
Digital inclusion and rural connectivity
Tower and network infrastructure
AI and automation in telecom

Why Exhibits?

Present solutions to customers who are actively looking for partnerships and products.
Demonstrate impact using live demos and use-case narrative
Make a statement with superior branding and solution displays.
Encourage targeted buyers and investors to engage in negotiation talks
Use digital listings and advertising to capitalize on post-event traction.

Why Attend?

Make connections with C-level decision-makers in the telecom industry throughout Africa.
Learn about 5G, AI, fiber, cloud, and security solutions.
Learn about the market through panels, case studies, and keynote addresses.
Work together with regulators and business users on policy and innovation.
Build partnerships in a context geared for strategic alignment.

Speakers

Jussab Kara - Chief Information Officer
Nitesh Marcel Sing - Managing director for communication
Atenkosi Ngubevana - Group executive
Jason Mwanza - Chief executive officer
Loreal Tsiu - Executive head of innovation

Connected Africa 2026 unites Africa’s telecom leaders to advance connectivity and digital growth.

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