The Kenya Software & AI Summit 2026
Catalysing Africa’s Definitive Digital Future.
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The flagship Software & AI Summit
Kenya's digital transformation agenda presents a unique opportunity to leapfrog development stages, widen access to innovation and entrepreneurship, and foster inclusive growth across the software ecosystem.
This is anchored on a talented, youthful population, a thriving ICT sector, and a fast-growing digital economy — backed by government policy, private-sector initiatives, academia, and development partners — positioning Kenya to lead Africa's next wave of digital transformation.
The Kenya Software & AI Summit brings all of this together in one room: government, industry, academia, and developers charting the future of the ecosystem — from policy and regulation to hands-on technical skill-building and startup growth.
Core Strategic Pillars
The summit's agenda, exhibitions, and outcome frameworks are built upon four operational pillars.
Software Global Value Chain Integration
Commercializing and exporting Kenyan software and AI IP to international markets, through sessions on market-entry compliance, cross-border IP protection, and remote engineering talent pipelines.
Ethical Governance for a Trusted Digital Future
Establishing trusted, pro-innovation regulation for data protection and algorithmic transparency, through policy roundtables on continental AI codes of conduct, privacy standards, and technology safety.
Scalable Infrastructure & Co-Investment
Mobilizing institutional capital for digital foundations, green-energy cloud, and software infrastructure, through VC pitch sessions, sovereign wealth fund matchmaking, and PPP infrastructure agreements.
Cross-Sectoral Software & AI Deployment
Orchestrating the practical deployment of tech innovations into traditional sectors, through dedicated industry tracks accelerating adoption in fintech, climate-smart agriculture, healthcare, and trade logistics.
Program
Keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking — here's a look at the schedule.
Exhibition
Registration & Networking
Cultural Entertainment
National Anthem & Prayer
Prayers
Salutations
Remarks: Building a National Software Ecosystem: Policy, Regulation & Infrastructure
Remarks: The Global Software Economy: Trends, Risks & Opportunities
Remarks
Remarks
Remarks: Cabinet Secretary
Official Opening Speech
Photo Session
Tea Break
Plenary Session
Remarks: What it take to make a Champion
Remarks: Creating a Software Champion
High Level Panel Discussion
Lunch Break
Plenary Session and Panel Discussion: Software as a Catalyst for Inclusive Growth, Jobs & Competitiveness
How Innovation & Emerging Technologies is driving Economic growth
AI for Industry
Role of Data Adequacy in Software Trade
From Code to Catalyst: Powering Kenya's Digital Economy
Leading in the Age of AI Transformation
Q&A Discussion
Business Networking
Exhibition
Registration & Networking
Opening Remarks
Plenary Session
Presentation: Talent of the future: Strategies and Opportunities for Software Talent and Faculty Reskilling
Panel Discussion: Digital Skills, Gaps, opportunities and everything in between
Tea Break
Plenary Session
Keynote Address: Digital work Landscape
Keynote Address: Positioning Kenya as a Global Talent Hub
Keynote Address: Role of Diaspora Affairs in facilitating Remote Work and Digital Jobs
Panel Discussion: Opportunities for Kenyans digital workers
Plenary Session
Panel Discussion: Women Coders
AI Hackathon Pitch
Lunch Break
Breakout Session 1: Fintech, Web3 & Beyond: Bridging Gaps and Unlocking Opportunities through Virtual Assets in Kenya
Breakout Session 2: AI for Impact: Harnessing Intelligence for Africa's Sustainable Future - impact of AI on Agritech
Breakout Session 3: DevSecOps and Cybersecurity in the Global Software Economy
Breakout Session 4: Future of Personal Identification
Breakout Session 5: Intellectual Property Rights and Open Source
Plenary Q&A
Blockchain TechLab Session
Cyber Drills
Software Programming Tools
Engineering at Scale: Daraja API; Govconnect (KRA etc); Digital Identity embed in any solution; develop a portal - plug & play
Exhibition
Software Advisory Council Breakfast Meeting
Registration & Networking
Recap Plenary Session
Digital Transformation in Murang'a County
Breakout Session 6: Inclusive Future and Digital Accessibility
Breakout Session 7: Software for the Creative Economy: Gaming, Film, and Digital Media Innovation
Breakout Session 8: Digital Health
Breakout Session 9: Infrastructure for Software Ecosystem
Breakout Session 10: Powering Kenya's Digital Transformation: AI Models, Cloud, and the Future of Code
Tea Break
Plenary Session
Keynote Address: Unlocking Kenya's Next Generation of Developers & Startups
Panel Discussion: Funding the Software Ecosystem - TBC Investors, accelerators, DFIs
Plenary Session
Keynote Address: From Nairobi to Global Stage: Building Software for Export
Powered by Innovation, Exported to the World
Panel Discussion: Creating an enabling environment for software export
Lunch Break
Plenary Session
AI Hackathon Finals - Winner Announcement
Closing Keynote: Global Outlook - What's Next for Software? How do we leapfrog as a country?
Conference Summary and Reading the Call to Action
Signing Call to Action
Speeches
Closing Ceremony
Press Conference
Tea Break & Guests Leave at Their Pleasure
Speakers
Meet the speakers, panelists, and hosts joining the summit.
Sponsorship & Exhibition Packages
Strategic branding, networking and thought-leadership opportunities for organizations supporting the summit.
Platinum Sponsor
Contribution
Top-billing brand partner across the entire Summit. Unmatched visibility, speaking slots, and exclusive access to institutional leaders.
- Top billing across all Summit branding
- Dedicated speaking slot in the plenary programme
- Exclusive access to institutional leaders
- Premium logo placement on all delegate materials
Gold Sponsor
/ package
Prime branding across every major Summit touchpoint. Strong presence in sessions, signage and delegate materials.
- Prime branding across every major touchpoint
- Logo on session signage
- Logo on delegate materials
- Recognition during plenary sessions
Silver Sponsor
/ package
Solid visibility across sessions, signage and Summit materials. A strong entry for brands seeking meaningful ecosystem presence.
- Visibility across sessions and signage
- Logo on Summit materials
- Delegate passes
Bronze Sponsor
/ package
Brand presence throughout the Summit programme. Ideal for organizations beginning their engagement with the innovation ecosystem.
- Brand presence throughout the Summit programme
- Logo placement in Summit communication materials
- Delegate pass
In-Kind Sponsor
Custom pricing
Custom packages available upon review of strategic value contributions.
- Benefits scoped individually based on contribution
Prefer to apply directly? Submit a partnership application.
Partners
Our 2025 Title Partners
2026 Sponsors and Partners
Interested in partnering with the summit? Apply to become a partner.
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