Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC 2026)

About this opportunity

The Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC 2026) is co-convened by the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary & Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs of Kenya through a public-private partnership between the State Department for Science, Research & Innovation and INVIGENCE. Theme: From Technology Ambitions to Strategic Advantage: Leveraging Science, Research & Innovation for Diplomacy, Capital and Execution Four tracks: 1. Tech Diplomacy & Leadership - SRI as foreign policy instrument 2. Capital, Investment & Infrastructure - PPPs, innovative finance, B2B/G2B partnerships 3. Execution, Platforms & Institutional Capability - From pilots to durable platforms 4. Trust, Data & Technology Resilience - Data sovereignty, cybersecurity, digital trust Date: 22-23 October 2026 Venue: Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya Registration: KES 40,000 via Paystack

Who can apply

• Senior government officials
• Group CEOs & regulators
• DFI & MDB principals
• Academia, researchers & innovators
• Ambassadors and ministers

What you get

• Network with presidents, ministers, CEOs
• Access closed-door roundtables and signings
• ATLC 2026 Communiqué adoption
• Policy & research briefs
• Bilateral cooperation frameworks registry
• Leadership & Diplomacy Programme launch
• Networking cocktail & gala dinner

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: 22 October 2026.