AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya to Anchor New Era of Inclusive AI and Digital Sovereignty for East Africa

The event marks a defining moment for East Africa, positioning Kenya as a central node for advancing sovereign and inclusive AI ecosystems for a market of more than 300 million people. The programming is strategically split across two venues to maximize impact: In partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya, East Africa’s largest AI and tech launch event takes place in Nairobi from 19-21 May 2026 Three-day event gathers tech ecosystem to debate and deploy AI solutions built for the continent, from food security and sovereign AI to financial inclusion and cybersecurity Nairobi, Kenya – 12 May 2026: Kenya is set to catalyse a new phase of AI-driven digital transformation in East Africa as the region’s largest tech show, AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, makes its debut next week in Nairobi to fast-track tech investment and cross-border collaboration in a US$16.5 billion continental AI market. Organised by inD, the global organiser of GITEX events, in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya, AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA takes place from 19–21 May 2026 across two venues: the Inclusive AI Everything Summit at Sarit Expo Centre on 19 May, followed by the AI EVERYTHING KENYA EXPO on 20–21 May at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The three-day event shall amplify Kenya’s position as a central node in advancing East Africa’s sovereign, inclusive, and investment-driven AI ecosystems, convening regional and global tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to accelerate AI infrastructure and digital economy development in a rising East African market of more than 300 million people. H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy for Technology, Office of the President, Government of Kenya, said: “Kenya has firmly established itself as a leading technology hub in Africa, driven by innovation, talent, and a forward-looking digital agenda. “Hosting AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA is a defining moment for East Africa, reflecting our commitment to shaping the future of AI in a manner that is inclusive, sovereign, and aligned with Africa’s development priorities. This is where East Africa advances toward co-authoring a future where lives are uplifted, social gaps are bridged, and shared prosperity is realised through innovation.” Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of the global organiser of GITEX, said: “AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA shall convene an exceptional gathering of digital economy stakeholders, united in a shared ambition to shape East Africa’s trajectory in the emerging AI era. “We’re proud to bring a new ecosystem of communities, networks, and relationships to a region where the enthusiasm and intent to forge new alliances, actuate visionary strategies, and pursue decisive, coordinated action in the name of inclusive AI integration and digital sovereignty are tangible.” In partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya, East Africa’s largest AI and tech launch event takes place in Nairobi from 19-21 May 2026 Three-day event gathers tech ecosystem to debate and deploy AI solutions built for the continent, from food security and sovereign AI to financial inclusion and cybersecurity Nairobi, Kenya – 12 May 2026: Kenya is set to catalyse a new phase of AI-driven digital transformation in East Africa as the region’s largest tech show, AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, makes its debut next week in Nairobi to fast-track tech investment and cross-border collaboration in a US$16.5 billion continental AI market. Organised by inD, the global organiser of GITEX events, in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya, AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA takes place from 19–21 May 2026 across two venues: the Inclusive AI Everything Summit at Sarit Expo Centre on 19 May, followed by the AI EVERYTHING KENYA EXPO on 20–21 May at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The three-day event shall amplify Kenya’s position as a central node in advancing East Africa’s sovereign, inclusive, and investment-driven AI ecosystems, convening regional and global tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to accelerate AI infrastructure and digital economy development in a rising East African market of more than 300 million people. H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy for Technology, Office of the President, Government of Kenya, said: “Kenya has firmly established itself as a leading technology hub in Africa, driven by innovation, talent, and a forward-looking digital agenda. “Hosting AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA is a defining moment for East Africa, reflecting our commitment to shaping the future of AI in a manner that is inclusive, sovereign, and aligned with Africa’s development priorities. This is where East Africa advances toward co-authoring a future where lives are uplifted, social gaps are bridged, and shared prosperity is realised through innovation.” Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of the global organiser of GITEX, said: “AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA shall convene an exceptional gathering of digital economy stakeholders, united in a shared ambition to shape East Africa’s trajectory in the emerging AI era. “We’re proud to bring a new ecosystem of communities, networks, and relationships to a region where the enthusiasm and intent to forge new alliances, actuate visionary strategies, and pursue decisive, coordinated action in the name of inclusive AI integration and digital sovereignty are tangible.” With AI projected to contribute US$2.4 billion to Kenya's GDP by 2030, the two-day expo unites the region’s rising gamechangers with more than 100 investors from 21 countries, collectively managing US$50-plus billion in assets under management. The investor cohort includes VCs deploying most of their investments across Africa including Norrsken22 (Sweden), Partech (USA), Verod Kepple Africa Ventures (Nigeria), Novastar (UK), and Seedstars (Switzerland). The Venture Scaling Forum will surface the hard truths behind building million-dollar companies, covering capital access, product-market fit for Africa, path to profitability, and climate tech, while the Supernova Challenge, the world’s number one startup pitch competition, offers East Africa’s boldest founders equity-free cash prize and global exposure. A power-packed agenda of forums, workshops, and AI readiness programmes Beyond AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA’s main stage, expert-led workshops will move tech executives from insight to implementation across practical, high-intensity sessions. These include designing AI-driven processes teams can deploy immediately, hands-on training with African-deployable open-weight models including Llama and Mistral, cybersecurity simulations placing attendees inside live deepfake and AI phishing scenarios, and a rapid pitch-to-prototype sprint turning ideas into investor-ready AI MVPs in three hours. The workshop agenda is anchored by the ITU-led (International Telecommunication Union) AI Readiness Roundtable and Workshop, convening government leaders to advance shared AI standards and national strategies, while the ITU AI Readiness Hackathon – the first in ITU’s global series – invites students, researchers, and professionals to co-create an open AI knowledge base using ITU tools, data, and cloud credits. The AI Cyber Offense and Defense Roundtable, led by ISACA, brings together C-suite and security leaders to examine how AI is redefining offensive cyber operations, from automated vulnerability discovery to adaptive attack simulations. Why this matters For the national economy, this debut represents the Institutionalization of Digital Leadership. With AI projected to contribute US$2.4 billion to Kenya's GDP by 2030, the event provides the necessary alignment between capital, talent, and policy. For the strategist, it offers the Policy-to-Prototype Framework needed to ensure that technological innovation is inclusive, sovereign, and aligned with the continent’s long-term development priorities. Opportunity sector Sovereign AI & Data Infrastructure: Significant openings for firms building localized data centers and African-language AI models. Fintech & Financial Inclusion: Opportunities for AI-driven credit scoring and real-time fraud detection to empower underserved consumers. Agritech & Food Security: High demand for intelligent food systems that can feed the future through predictive analytics. Cybersecurity Simulations: A rising market for AI-driven defense systems to combat automated vulnerabilities and deepfake threats. Venture Capital & Startups: Extensive prospects for VCs to scout and fund East Africa's boldest founders through the Supernova Challenge. Registration Information Full access to all conference sessions and tracks is available at aieverythingkenya.com. Special Offer: Get 50% OFF using Promo Code: MEDIAKENYA50. Moto Seen Africa — Africa’s View, Seen Clearly. #AIEverythingKenya #GITEXKenya #DigitalSovereignty #SiliconSavannah #InclusiveAI #SupernovaChallenge #MotoSeenAfrica