Africa Technology Expo Targets $890m in Deals as Lagos Hosts 2026 Edition

Fadekemi Ajakaiye

The Africa Technology Expo (ATE) is set to return to Lagos in 2026, with organisers projecting up to $890 million in potential ecosystem deals as the continent’s technology sector continues to attract global investment interest.

The third edition of the Expo will hold at the National Theatre, Lagos, on June 26 and 27, 2026, bringing together more than 7,000 participants, including C-suite executives, investors, enterprise leaders and policymakers.

According to organisers, about two-thirds of expected attendees will be senior decision-makers, underscoring the event’s focus on high-level deal-making and enterprise partnerships across Africa’s fast-growing technology landscape.

The 2026 edition will spotlight key growth areas such as hardware innovation, robotics, smart infrastructure and enterprise digital solutions. Organisers say the focus reflects increasing demand for technologies that support industrial development, productivity and economic transformation across the continent.

The Expo had previously facilitated an estimated $198 million in deal activity. For 2026, organisers say they are aiming to significantly scale that figure through investments, partnerships and commercial contracts expected to emerge from the two-day gathering.

Speaking ahead of the event, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Technology Expo, Nnaemeka Clinton, said Africa’s technology ecosystem is moving beyond experimentation into large-scale infrastructure and enterprise deployment.

“Africa has moved beyond the era of experimentation. What we are seeing now is the build-out of real digital infrastructure from data centres and connectivity to robotics and enterprise systems,” Clinton said. “The Expo is designed to bring together the builders, investors, and enterprise leaders shaping the next phase of Africa’s technology growth.”

In addition to keynote presentations and panel sessions, the event will feature an exhibition floor showcasing emerging technologies, including robotics, mobility solutions and Internet-of-Things applications. These solutions are expected to address challenges in logistics, energy and connectivity across African markets.

The 2026 programme will also include the Doing Business in Africa (DBIA) Tour, a three-day curated experience hosted by Itana. The tour is designed to provide international investors and stakeholders with practical insights into Africa’s regulatory and operational environment ahead of the main Expo.
The event is headlined by Breet, a digital asset platform focused on cryptocurrency transactions in Africa, and supported by partners including MTN, ZOHO, Maxitech, BorderlessPay and Nobus Cloud, among others.

Organisers say early registration and media accreditation for the 2026 edition are now open via the event’s official website.