AI Everything x GITEX Kenya 2026: scale, numbers, and what it means for the market
In May 2026, Nairobi will host one of East Africa’s key technology events - AI Everything x GITEX Kenya 2026, reflecting the region’s accelerating focus on artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
The event will take place from May 19–21 and combine two formats: the AI Everything Kenya Summit (May 19, Sarit Expo Centre) and the AI Everything Kenya Expo (May 20–21, Kenyatta International Convention Centre). This structure highlights a broader trend in global tech events the convergence of policy-level dialogue and practical business engagement.
The strategic importance of the event is reinforced by strong government backing, including support from the Office of the President of Kenya and Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology and member of the UN High-Level Advisory Board on AI.
The event is expected to attract 15,000+ industry professionals, including global tech companies, startups, investors, and public sector representatives. At the same time, AI is positioned as a key economic driver, with projections estimating up to $2.4 billion contribution to Kenya’s economy by 2030 and the creation of over 300,000 jobs
The agenda covers core areas of digital transformation from AI and big data to cybersecurity, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and sector-specific applications in healthcare, education, and agri-tech with a clear shift from technology showcase to real-world implementation and scalability.
Nairobi’s selection as the host city reflects Kenya’s growing role as a technology hub of East Africa, particularly in fintech and mobile payments, supported by a dynamic startup ecosystem and increasing international investment.
In a broader context, AI Everything x GITEX Kenya represents the continued global expansion of the GITEX ecosystem into high-growth digital regions. Alongside the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, East Africa is emerging as a new frontier for international technology collaboration and investment.
For companies, participation in such platforms is no longer about visibility alone it is about market entry, partnership building, and long-term positioning in emerging economies.
In this context, the role of experienced market operators becomes critical. Profex Group, as an official representative of the GITEX ecosystem across CIS markets, supports companies in transforming exhibition participation into structured international expansion strategies across the Middle East and Africa. AI Everything x GITEX Kenya 2026 is not just another event it is a new entry point into one of the fastest-growing digital markets globally.
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