AI, Data and Cybersecurity Roadshow - Rwanda
2026-04-09 08:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Kigali, Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
This event explores the powerful intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and cybersecurity. We’ll explore how these forces can be harnessed to create a digital landscape that is both secure and fertile for innovation. The agenda will focus on the critical importance of integrating cutting-edge technologies with robust security measures. This ensures data protection and fosters trust in AI systems – two pillars of a thriving digital future.
Through insightful discussions, we’ll delve into the latest advancements in AI, data, and cybersecurity. We’ll showcase practical applications across various fields, highlighting the real-world impact of this technological synergy. Ethical considerations won’t be overlooked. We’ll explore responsible development and deployment of these technologies to ensure a future that benefits everyone. Our goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving digital landscape and actively shape its future.

AI, Data and Cybersecurity Roadshow - Uganda
2026-06-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Kampala, Uganda, Uganda
It’s no longer a debate that AI, Data and Cybersecurity are pivotal to any organisation’s success. The East, West & Central Africa AI, Data and Cybersecurity roadshows are designed as crucial conduits for propagating essential knowledge and best practices across the regions. These roadshows are more than a series of events; they are a strategic campaign aimed at elevating the technological prowess of Africa, addressing the growing need for AI, Data and advanced Cybersecurity solutions.
What makes this roadshow special?

Focused Messaging: Each destination within the roadshow is a targeted platform for delivering powerful AI, Data and Cybersecurity messages, resonating with local and regional needs.
Audience Profile: Primarily CIOs, AI and Data experts, and Cybersecurity professionals – individuals with significant influence over technology purchasing decisions in their organizations.
Renowned Speakers: Featuring keynotes and sessions led by esteemed experts from across the region, offering deep insights into the latest tech trends and challenges.

BFSI Week
2026-06-17 08:00 - 18:00 | Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
In 2025, CIO Africa unveiled the BFSI Week, a power-packed series of three bespoke events designed to shape the future of finance in Africa. In one week, we brought together the brightest minds, boldest innovators, and most influential decision-makers in Banking, SACCOs, and Insurance.
Brace yourselves for another innovation-packed week that promises to redefine the industry once more.
Smart Banking Summit
Explore how digital transformation, cybersecurity, and open banking are redefining how banks engage with customers and power economies. From core banking upgrades to AI-driven customer journeys, this is where the future of banking unfolds.
SaccoTech Forum
Saccos are evolving. Tech is leading the charge. Discover how SACCOs are adopting digital tools to scale operations, improve governance, and unlock access to underserved markets. This is the epicenter of cooperative tech innovation.
InsureTech Forum
InsurTech is revolutionizing risk. Dive into conversations on digital claims, embedded insurance, automation, fraud detection, and customer-centric coverage models that are making insurance smarter and faster.

Smart Government Summit
2026-06-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
The Smart Government Summit stands at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, bridging the gap between advanced digital technologies and government operations. This year’s event comes at a time when Africa’s digital landscape is continuing to witness exponential growth, with increasing internet access and mobile connectivity shaping public sector innovation. The summit is a critical confluence for discussing the integration of digital solutions in government, offering a unique perspective on the future of digital government in Africa.

Reimagining Governance: Agile, Open, Inclusive

“Governments and public sector organizations across the world are trying to balance essential, and often conflicting, demands: to deliver better, more relevant public services centred on the needs of the citizens and businesses they serve; to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their operations; and to reinvent supply chains to deliver services quickly, cheaply and effectively.”

Alan Brown, Digitizing Government: Understanding and Implementing New Digital Business Models.

Africa Smart Retail Summit
2026-10-08 08:00 - 18:00 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
CIO Africa’s Africa Smart Retail Summit is our premier meetup and platform dedicated to driving digital transformation, innovation, and technology adoption within Africa’s retail ecosystem.
Under the banner of Pioneering Digital Transformation for the Future of African Retail, the summit unites industry leaders, technology innovators, and strategic partners to explore the transformative power of digital solutions shaping Africa’s retail future.

Driving Digital Growth
Shaping Africa’s Retail Future With Innovation and Technology

The theme, Driving Digital Growth: Shaping Africa’s Retail Future with Innovation and Technology, underscores our commitment to fostering a forward-looking dialogue on the continent’s rapidly evolving retail landscape – leveraging technology as a catalyst for access, growth, and new opportunities.

Join the Conversation!
This summit presents a unique platform for industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the latest trends, share insights, and forge strategic partnerships to shape Africa’s retail future.

Together, we can harness the continent’s demographic potential and technological advancements to unlock unprecedented growth.
