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A curated snapshot of the 2026 development events and forums Shaping the regions economic and social narrative.

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IGF 2026 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a UN-convened space for dialogue on digital and internet policy issues. It brings people together to discuss challenges, exchange perspectives, ideas, and best practices.

International Conference on Cybersecurity & AI

International Conference on Cybersecurity & AI (ICCA) organized by UN‑ECA and ECySA, exploring cybersecurity at the intersection of AI and digital transformation. It brings together thought leaders and innovators to tackle emerging risks, strengthen resilience, and shape Africa’s secure digital future.

SWSD 2026: Uniting Social Workers to Tackle Global Challenges

Harembee, For a sustainable shared future, 26-29, June 2026, Nairobi, Kenya

The Joint Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development is a biennial global convening that brings together members of social work associations to exchange experiences, examine emerging trends, and share best practices across the profession.

Africa Evidence Summit, 23-24, July, 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) and the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA), in partnership with the Policy Studies Institute (PSI), will co-host the 14th annual Africa Evidence Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s Summit theme is “Powering Policy with Innovative, Inclusive, Transparent Data.”

ITW Africa, 8-10 September, 2026, Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya

ITW Africa plays a key role in driving infrastructure consolidation, enabling investment and cultivating both regional and global partnerships. The ITW Africa it's a continent’s connectivity event, bringing together senior leaders and decision-makers from across the digital infrastructure value chain. From carriers and data centres to content, cloud, finance, satellite, and vendor communities, the event provides a central platform for dialogue, partnerships, and strategic insight shaping Africa’s connectivity landscape.

Africa PPP & Infrastructure Summit, 6-7, October, 2026, Nairobi Kenya

East Africa is accelerating public–private partnerships across transport, energy, water, and urban development, and this boutique platform offers practical playbooks for structuring bankable deals and ensuring predictable delivery.

Africa Fintech and Banking Summit, 8-9, October, 2026, Nairobi, Kenya

The two-day summit will convene global and regional leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore emerging trends, share knowledge, and help shape the next decade of Africa’s financial future.

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