When and where is AI Expo Africa 2026?

The main show runs 28–29 October 2026 on Level 2 of Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. A private VIP opening evening takes place on 27 October.

No. AI Expo Africa 2026 is an in-person only event with no online content.

How do I get a ticket?

Tickets are bought in advance on the registration page by card or Instant EFT; groups of six or more can pay by invoice. Every ticket type includes access to the CPD-accredited workshops.

Are workshops CPD-accredited?

Yes. Workshops are accredited through the South African AI Association; scan the workshop CPD QR code on arrival to receive your certificate after the show.

Technology · Exhibition

AI Expo Africa 2026

Name: AI Expo Africa 2026
Start: 2026-10-28T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-29T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Sandton Convention Centre

Enterprise AI and intelligent automation trade show and conference linking African buyers with AI vendors and startups.

28–29 October 2026 · Wed – Thu
Sandton Convention Centre · Johannesburg, South Africa
Registration open · on aiexpoafrica.com

About this event

AI Expo Africa is an annual trade show and conference for enterprise artificial intelligence and intelligent automation, now in its 9th edition. The two-day, in-person event on Level 2 of Sandton Convention Centre connects corporate and public-sector buyers with AI vendors, startups, investors and practitioners from across the continent.

Programme

The 2026 show combines an exhibition with a multi-track conference and accredited training.

Vendor and startup expo with networking sessions
Four-track conference with 52 talks and keynotes
Eight 90-minute CPD-accredited workshops (200 seats each)
Eight invite-only CxO Board Rooms (32 seats each)

Topics

Talks and workshops cover generative and agentic AI, automation, data and analytics, cloud and infrastructure, security, robotics, ethics and regulation, and smart cities.

Who attends

Around 3,500 delegates from more than 45 countries attend, over 80% of them decision-makers: mid-to-senior managers, end users, practitioners, entrepreneurs and investors. About 100 AI and automation brands exhibit each year. A private VIP evening for sponsors, exhibitors and VIP ticket holders takes place on 27 October.

delegates expected: 3,500
AI and automation brands exhibiting: 100
countries represented: 45+
conference talks in 2026: 52

AI Expo Africa 2026 is a Technology event taking place 28-29 Oct 2026 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.