Nairobi is set to become the focal point of Africa’s digital future as it hosts the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) from 22–26 June 2026. Recognized as Africa’s premier Internet industry gathering, the summit will bring together Internet leaders, policymakers, regulators, network operators, technical experts, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of connectivity, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, Internet governance, and emerging technologies across the continent. As Africa’s Internet user base is projected to surpass one billion users by 2029, the event arrives at a critical moment for shaping the continent’s digital trajectory.
Jointly organized by AFRINIC and AfNOG, with local hosting support from TESPOK, AIS’26 will provide a hybrid platform that enables participation both physically and virtually. The summit will feature five days of intensive engagement, including technical workshops, policy discussions, peering and interconnection forums, industry exhibitions, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen collaboration across Africa’s Internet ecosystem. The event reflects the growing importance of regional cooperation in supporting the continent’s expanding digital economy.
A major focus of the summit will be addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with Africa’s rapid Internet growth. While connectivity continues to expand, significant gaps remain in network infrastructure, digital access, technical capacity, and Internet resilience. AIS’26 will create an important platform for stakeholders to explore solutions that can improve network performance, strengthen infrastructure investments, expand broadband access, and ensure that more communities benefit from the opportunities created by digital transformation.
The AFRINIC-37 Public Policy Meeting will be one of the key highlights of the summit, bringing together stakeholders to discuss policies governing Internet number resources, including IPv4, IPv6, and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). As IPv4 resources become increasingly scarce and demand for connectivity continues to rise, policy development remains essential to ensuring sustainable Internet growth. The summit will also offer hands-on technical training covering routing security, Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), IPv6 deployment, DNS operations, and Internet Exchange Point (IXP) development, helping strengthen technical expertise across the continent.
Cybersecurity, digital trust, and Internet governance will remain central themes throughout the event, alongside exhibitions and networking sessions that connect Internet service providers, cloud operators, data center companies, development organizations, researchers, and technology innovators. By fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships, AIS’26 is expected to contribute significantly to the development of a more resilient, secure, and inclusive Internet ecosystem that can support Africa’s long-term digital growth and economic transformation.
