GITEX NIGERIA brought together technology enterprises, government policymakers, investors, and start-ups in Lagos with the aim of accelerating West Africa's position in the global intelligence economy. According to CIO Africa, the event showcased the region's growing digital ambitions and provided a platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors. The gathering highlighted efforts to strengthen innovation, attract investment, and advance the continent's technology ecosystem.

According to CIO Africa, Sayantan Dev from Redington suggests that African enterprises have a unique opportunity to leapfrog into the artificial intelligence era by bypassing legacy technology limitations as AI adoption accelerates globally.

Google Cloud held its first Cloud Summit in Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa, attracting 3,000 attendees including business leaders, developers, and public sector representatives. The event focused on the continent's digital transformation and introduced new investments in Agentic AI and infrastructure.

Technology services company TeKnowledge is expanding its operations in Rwanda by introducing services in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills development. This move aims to enhance technological capabilities in the region.

TECO Limited, a prominent provider of engineering systems and technical solutions in Nigeria, is set to participate in the NOG Energy Week Conference and Exhibition in Abuja from July 5 to July 9, 2026. The company will present a variety of innovative engineering and power solutions aimed at enhancing operational excellence.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.