Explore. Connect. Invest.

Africa Tech Summit is where Africa’s tech ecosystem meets

Africa Tech Summit - Where African Tech Connects

Connecting the people building and backing Africa’s tech ecosystem, through events, content and real opportunities.

22

Live Summits

about-1
15

Live Investment Showcase Sessions

350+

Database of Investors

about-2

2026

Africa Tech Summit Turns 10!

  • Africa Tech Summit marked its 10th anniversary
  • Launched a new Africa Tech Summit brand identity
  • Hosted the 8th edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
  • Held the 10th edition of Africa Tech Summit London with long-term partner the London Stock Exchange

masked-image-22

2025

ATS Nairobi's 7th Edition & London's 9th Edition

  • ATS Awards

mask-image-21

2024

ATS Nairobi's 6th Edition & London's 8th Edition

Following the 2022 sell-out – the year the funding winter set the agenda in Nairobi.  London Stock Exchange hosts xxx

masked-image-10

2023

ATS Nairobi's 5th Edition & London's 7th Editon

Following the 2022 sell-out – the year the funding winter set the agenda in Nairobi.  London Stock Exchange hosts xxx

mask-image-20

2022

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Debut - London's 6th Edition

After three summits in Kigali, the fourth African edition moves to Nairobi – and sells out.  We were all happy to see each other again.

join_tech_leaders_in_nairobi_image

2021

Online. Worldwide.

With borders closed, the summit moved entirely online, running a webinar series and a full-scale virtual event that connected the ecosystem across time zones and continents.  We did manage to sneak in ATS London’s 6th edition live at London Stock Exchange.

masked-image-8

2020

Kigali Rockets with 600+ Attendees

The Money & Blockchain Summit joins the line-up – the fintech pivot, weeks before the world shuts.

masked-image-7

2019

Kigali Scales

Three tracks –  Future Summit, Africa Startup Summit, Creative Summit – with 100+ speakers and 400+ corporate decision makers

join_tech_leaders_in_nairobi_image

2018

Kigali Debut

The inaugural African edition launches in Kigali, alongside the third London summit

join_tech_leaders_in_nairobi_image

2017

ATS London Returns

Proof it wasn’t a one-off; the London edition becomes annual

join_tech_leaders_in_nairobi_image

2016

ATS London launches at South Africa House

In 2016, Africa Tech Summit launched in London to showcase the growth of Africa’s tech ecosystem to global investors and corporates. The first edition took place at South Africa House on 29 September 2016 and brought together 160+ tech leaders.

  • 1st edition of Africa Tech Summit London
  • Held at South Africa House
  • 200+ tech leaders attended

join_tech_leaders_in_nairobi_image

Meet the team

Andrew Fassnidge

Managing Director

Lauren Adair

Director of Chaos

Marc Mugenwa

Business Development

Isabel Kagema

Sales Executive

Emily Okello

Communications Manager

Trusted by

The ATS team was incredibly supportive from the very beginning through to the close of the event, ensuring a seamless and impactful experience. The networking opportunities were high quality and well curated

Herve Frederic Rugwizangoga

KIFC

Join the ATS community

Access exclusive news, insights, podcasts, and reports from across Africa’s tech ecosystem.

main-cta