AFRICA INTERNET SUMMIT (AIS) 2026
Africa’s most influential Internet gathering returns in 2026.
The Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) will be held from 22nd June to 26th June 2026 at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, KENYA and also online. This year’s theme is: “A Resilient Internet Ecosystem for an Innovative Digital Africa.”
The Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) brings together the people shaping the continent’s digital future: network engineers, policymakers, regulators, academics, and industry leaders—for a week of practical learning, meaningful dialogue, and strategic collaboration.
Hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, AIS’26 offers a dynamic hybrid experience designed to strengthen Africa’s Internet ecosystem while expanding access to global participation.
Secure your place. Shape the future.
ABOUT AIS
The Africa Internet Summit (AIS) has, over the years, grown into the continent’s most respected platform for Internet development. It is where technical expertise meets policy direction, and where conversations translate into real progress.
Jointly organised by AFRINIC and AfNOG, the Summit reflects a shared commitment to building a robust, secure, and inclusive Internet across Africa. The AIS’26 is hosted by TESPOK, bringing the summit to one of the continent’s most vibrant digital ecosystems. This is not simply an annual event but a long-standing community of practice. Each edition builds on decades of collaboration, strengthening the technical capacity, policy alignment, and partnerships that underpin Africa’s Internet growth.
The AIS’25 was held in Accra, Ghana. See previous meeting here.
PARTICIPATION
The AIS’26 is designed to be inclusive and accessible.
In-Person Participation
Attending in Nairobi provides full access to all sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibitions. It also allows for the informal interactions that often lead to lasting collaborations.
Virtual Participation
For those joining remotely, AIS’26 offers a robust virtual experience, including live-streamed sessions, interactive discussions, and access to selected recordings. The hybrid format ensures that distance is not a barrier to participation.
Venue
The Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) will take place at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel. The Emara Ole Sereni Hotel offers a suitable setting for a multi-stakeholder conference and meeting facilities that support plenary sessions, workshops, and parallel discussions. The available infrastructure also enables hybrid participation, allowing both in-person and remote attendees to engage effectively throughout the summit.
Accommodation is available on-site at both Emara Ole Sereni Hotel and Ole Sereni Hotel for delegates who wish to stay at the venue, with additional hotels identified nearby to support overflow demand. Booking information for both the venue hotel and recommended alternatives will be provided in the Travel Section (Link).
As the host venue, Emara Ole Sereni Hotel will accommodate the main AIS’26 sessions and provide the environment required for participants to engage, collaborate, and contribute to discussions shaping the future of Africa’s Internet ecosystem.
Read more about the venue here >> https://www.emara.ole-sereni.com/
For full details, visit the AIS’26 website: https://2026.internetsummit.africa/
Ready to join in? Register here: https://2026.internetsummit.africa/component/rsform/form/4-registration-form-ais26?Itemid=110
Let’s shape Africa’s Internet future together!
Karibu AIS’26!