The continent’s largest technology and connectivity festival/conference (telecom, digital transformation, enterprise tech) with an exhibition component.

What makes it special: a strong “telecom core” (AfricaCom/AfricaTech) plus a large expo layer and networking.

Paid or free: typically there are different access formats (expo/conference); terms depend on the pass type.

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One of the region’s biggest tech events, with a large number of launches, demos, and “next big” technologies.

Dates: 7 December (summit) + 8–11 December 2026 (expo)

What makes it special: a concentrated AI/IT market snapshot—large-scale expo, brands, startups, investors, and product announcements within one “five-day” window.

Paid or free: paid (depends on pass type; registration is mandatory).

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Web Summit is one of the world’s best-known tech forums. The official 2026 pages specifically highlight its location in Lisbon, the 4-day format, 15 tracks, and a large international audience, which makes it a strong offline replacement for the technology/growth event block.

Open event: Yes — registration / pre-registration for participants is available on the official website.

Paid or free: Paid / registration-based — the official website offers pre-registration and a ticket flow for attendance.

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