GITEX Africa 2026, held from 7–9 April in Marrakech, Morocco, is the continent’s largest technology and startup event, bringing together global tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation.

The event convenes over 55,000 participants from more than 145 countries, featuring exhibitions, high-level summits, and expert-led discussions on key themes including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, connectivity, fintech, and digital infrastructure.

Through its dynamic platform, GITEX Africa fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and investment opportunities, positioning Africa at the forefront of global innovation and shaping the future of the continent’s digital economy.

The 2024C iPRIS cohort will hold a virtual evaluation meeting on December 10, 2025.

The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) will be hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku from 17 to 28 November 2025. Read more here

The Plenipotentiary Conference (PP) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will be held from October 20th to 13 November.

The Africa Regional Follow-Up phase will take place in Botswana from October 6 to 9, offering a platform for regulators from the fifth iPRIS cohort to present their progress from the 2025B Round.

The iPRIS 2025C French EU Round for the French-speaking cohort will be held in Luxembourg from September 6th to September 25th, 2025.

The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) unites leaders of national telecom and ICT regulatory authorities worldwide. The symposium will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 31 Aug–3 Sept.

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