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Kenya has officially launched the Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC) 2026, a continental technology and innovation forum expected to bring together more than 3,500 government leaders, investors, diplomats, researchers, innovators and private sector executives from over 30 countries.
Scheduled for October 22–23, 2026, at the Argyle Hotel in Nairobi, the conference is being organised by the State Department for Science, Research & Innovation (SDSRI), with support from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, INVIGENCE Ltd and Twinspen Limited. This year’s theme is “From Technology Ambitions to Strategic Advantage: Leveraging Science, Research & Innovation for Diplomacy, Capital and Execution.”
According to the organisers, ATLC 2026 will focus on strengthening public-private partnerships, accelerating research commercialisation, attracting investment and advancing technology diplomacy. The programme will feature policy dialogues, investment forums, technology showcases, specialised workshops and collaborative sessions aimed at producing actionable recommendations for Africa’s digital future.
The conference is expected to reinforce Kenya’s position as a leading regional hub for science, innovation, research collaboration and technology-driven economic transformation.
