Global tech expo brand GITEX is expanding its footprint into East Africa with the launch of “AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya,” a major technology and innovation event scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 19–21, 2026.
Now in its 45th year, GITEX Global hosts technology showcases across eight countries and five regions, including UAE, Germany, Morocco, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The new Kenyan edition marks its latest strategic move into Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy.
GITEX Kenya to Become East Africa’s Largest Tech & Startup Event
Organized by KAOUN International, the official global organizer of GITEX, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya and dx⁵ (formerly CIO Africa), AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya is set to become East Africa’s largest technology and startup conference.
The three-day event will feature:
- A one-day global summit
- A two-day technology and startup exhibition
It will spotlight six critical themes driving Kenya’s digital transformation:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Agri-tech
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Sustainability & Green Tech
The event will gather government leaders, tech innovators, investors, startups, academics, creatives, and civil society organizations to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and investment.
Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation in Africa
Supported by Gulfood, the world’s largest food and beverage trade show, the Kenyan edition of GITEX aims to:
- Facilitate cross-sector partnerships
- Attract foreign and domestic investment
- Scale emerging technologies
- Accelerate Kenya’s national digital economy goals
“AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya is more than an event – it is a catalyst for Africa’s digital transformation,” said Harry Hare, chairman and co-founder of dx⁵. “By bringing together global innovators, policymakers, and local talent, we’re creating a platform that not only highlights Kenya’s tech growth but also fuels continent-wide collaboration.”
“This also reflects growing confidence in Kenya’s strength as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination with the infrastructure and expertise to host global technology leaders,” Hare added.
