Recognized as Africa’s premier telecom and digital-infrastructure summit, Connected Africa 2026 will convene the continent’s most influential leaders across telecom, banking, cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise technology to accelerate South Africa’s digital future.
Theme: Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security and Enterprise Digital Modernization
Date: 15 October 2026
Venue: Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch| Johannesburg, South Africa
As ICSA’s flagship telecom and digital-infrastructure platform, Connected Africa has consistently delivered high-impact dialogue, strategic partnerships, and market-defining insights across emerging economies. The 2026 edition builds on this legacy, bringing together policymakers, regulators, CXOs, and innovators to explore how intelligent technologies are reshaping banking, security, and enterprise modernization in South Africa.
Key Focus Areas
- Intelligent banking & embedded finance powering next-generation digital services
- Cybersecurity resilience and real-time threat intelligence
- Cloud modernization, hyperscale data centers, and edge computing
- 5G evolution, network intelligence, and advanced connectivity
- Digital identity, fraud prevention, and secure transaction frameworks
- Enterprise modernization through automation, IoT, and AI
- Cross-industry collaboration shaping South Africa’s digital future
Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards
A cornerstone of the 7th edition, the Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards will celebrate organizations and leaders delivering outstanding impact across network innovation, digital inclusion, security excellence, enterprise transformation, and customer experience, reinforcing Africa’s global leadership in telecom and digital infrastructure.
Participation Opportunities
Connected Africa 2026 is open for:
- Sponsorship & strategic partnerships
- Speaking & thought-leadership engagements
- Technology exhibitions & innovation showcases
- Enterprise, government, and industry registrations
For Engagement & Enquiries
Tel: +44 20 3808 8625
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://connected-africa.com/summit/
