GSMA Technology Summit Africa 2026

Explore the challenges and opportunities around technologies such as 5G and AI in the region. Join us from 17 – 18 June.

The current state of play

By 2030, mobile is forecast to contribute $270 billion to Africa’s economy, supported by expanding mobile services, enterprise digitalisation and broader adoption of digital technologies, including 5G.  

Want more stats? Read the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa Report 

Fully realising this potential will require coordinated investments in knowledge, infrastructure and skills, forward-looking policies and strong ecosystem partnerships to ensure that growth is both inclusive and sustainable. 

The GSMA Technology Summit brings together expert voices from the GSMA’s working groups aligned with the topics most relevant to operators across the African continent. 

Join us at MWC26 Kigali from 17 – 18 June.

Register for the summit

What will the summit cover?

Who is it for?

  • Network operators and technology leaders across Africa seeking practical guidance and alignment. 
  • Operators and vendors wishing to present their own country-specific challenges, initiatives or learnings. 
  • Regional stakeholders, including policymakers, sponsors and ecosystem partners who influence digital transformation.