Pressdia has announced a partnership with Africa Tech Festival 2026, bringing the African media publication and press release distribution platform into one of the continent’s major technology gatherings. The event’s 29th edition is scheduled for November 17–19, 2026, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Pressdia Partnership connects the platform with an event expected to welcome more than 13,500 technology professionals, alongside over 450 speakers and 350 exhibitors. Organised by Informa, the festival will bring together business leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and technology companies to discuss developments influencing Africa’s digital economy.
For Pressdia, the collaboration aligns with its work in media publication, press release distribution and business communications, providing a connection to an international gathering focused on technology, investment and industry collaboration.
Pressdia Partnership With Africa Tech Festival 2026 Supports Business Visibility
The Pressdia Partnership brings together two areas of business development: technology industry engagement and media communications.
While Africa Tech Festival 2026 provides a meeting point for technology companies and industry decision-makers, Pressdia works with entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations to communicate important developments through established media platforms.
Its services include press release writing, media publication and distribution, allowing organisations to announce product launches, business milestones, partnerships and expansion plans to audiences beyond their existing networks.
Pressdia provides access to more than 250 media outlets across Africa, with additional international publication opportunities available separately.
The partnership connects Pressdia with an event attended by professionals involved in technology development, digital infrastructure and investment across African markets.
For businesses introducing new solutions or expanding into new markets, communicating achievements through credible media channels can strengthen public awareness and make relevant information accessible to customers, investors and potential partners.
This connection between business visibility and industry engagement is central to the announced collaboration.
Africa Tech Festival 2026 Expects More Than 13,500 Technology Professionals
Africa Tech Festival 2026 is expected to attract more than 13,500 participants during its three-day programme in Cape Town.
According to the organisers, the 2025 edition recorded 12,998 in-person attendees, representing more than 6,000 companies from over 100 countries. The event featured discussions covering artificial intelligence, telecommunications infrastructure, digital investment and emerging business opportunities.
The 2026 edition is expected to build on that participation through conferences, exhibitions and professional networking activities.
The festival brings together established industry platforms, including AfricaCom and AfricaTech.
AfricaCom focuses on telecommunications, connectivity and digital infrastructure, while AfricaTech addresses enterprise technology, digital transformation and emerging business solutions.
These platforms allow attendees to explore different areas of technology development within a wider programme that connects industry discussions with business opportunities.
Exhibiting companies will have opportunities to demonstrate products, introduce services and engage with potential customers. Participants will also be able to interact with investors, policymakers and technology executives involved in projects across African markets.
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The 29th edition of Africa Tech Festival is expected to welcome more than 13,500 attendees, over 450 speakers and 350 exhibitors to Cape Town from November 17–19, 2026.
Pressdia Partnership Highlights Six Technology Pillars at Africa Tech Festival 2026
The Pressdia Partnership comes as the festival prepares to explore six major areas of technology development: Telecoms & Connectivity, Data Centres & Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Startups, and Digital Transformation.
These pillars will guide discussions across ten dedicated stages, specialist summits, masterclasses and networking activities.
Artificial intelligence will be a significant subject as organisations examine its applications across industries and the infrastructure needed to support wider adoption.
Cybersecurity discussions will address the protection of digital systems and business operations as organisations expand their use of connected technologies.
Data centres and cloud computing will feature in conversations about the infrastructure required to deliver digital services, while telecommunications sessions will examine connectivity and access across African markets.
Startups and digital transformation will also receive attention, connecting emerging business models with the technologies used by companies and institutions.
For entrepreneurs and established businesses, these discussions provide opportunities to understand developments that may influence technology investment, operational decisions and market expansion.
The Pressdia Partnership places the media platform within an event where technology businesses can engage with wider conversations about innovation, growth and professional communication.
Africa Tech Festival 2026 to Feature Government and Industry Leaders
The speaker programme for Africa Tech Festival 2026 includes government representatives and executives involved in technology policy, infrastructure investment and business development.
Among the announced speakers are Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, and Samuel Nartey George, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations.
Other announced participants include Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, Chief Executive Officer of Naspers South Africa, and Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Cassava Technologies.
Their participation reflects the festival’s emphasis on connecting public policy discussions with private-sector developments.
Government representatives and industry leaders are expected to examine issues relating to digital connectivity, infrastructure investment, innovation and access to technology services.
For businesses operating across different African markets, regulatory developments and infrastructure availability can influence the introduction of new products, investment decisions and long-term growth plans.
The festival will provide opportunities for participants to hear different industry perspectives and engage with organisations involved in developing digital services across the continent.
International technology companies will also have opportunities to interact with African businesses and explore potential commercial relationships.
Pressdia Partnership Offers Registration Opportunities for Africa Tech Festival 2026
As part of the Pressdia Partnership, interested participants can access a promotional registration offer for Africa Tech Festival 2026.
The supplied partnership announcement provides the discount code CA326, which offers 20% off Premium and Platinum passes. A complimentary Standard Pass is also advertised, subject to the organisers’ registration conditions.
The main conference and exhibition will take place from November 17–19, 2026, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, while VIP and partner activities are scheduled from November 16–19.
Participants can register for Africa Tech Festival 2026 and apply the promotional code during checkout.
Further information about the programme, speakers and ticket categories is available through the official Africa Tech Festival website.
The event’s slogan, Here, we move, reflects its emphasis on bringing technology professionals together to discuss opportunities and develop connections across Africa’s digital economy.
What This Means For Africa
The Pressdia Partnership with Africa Tech Festival 2026 highlights the relationship between technology innovation, industry collaboration and effective business communication.
Across Africa, companies developing digital products and services must communicate their progress to audiences that include customers, investors, regulators and potential partners.
Industry events create opportunities for these businesses to engage with relevant professionals, while media publication provides another channel for communicating developments beyond the event itself.
This distinction is important for startups and growing companies seeking visibility across multiple markets.
The festival’s programme also brings attention to the infrastructure and technologies that support economic activity, including connectivity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Developments in these sectors influence how organisations deliver services, reach customers and manage their operations.
By connecting policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and technology companies, the event provides a setting for conversations about practical challenges and opportunities facing the continent’s digital economy.
For Pressdia, participation through the partnership represents an opportunity to remain connected to these industry discussions while reinforcing its focus on making African business developments accessible through media communication.
As the festival approaches, its 29th edition will bring together participants working across different technology sectors, with business relationships, industry knowledge and innovation forming central parts of the programme.
Africa Tech Festival 2026 takes place in Cape Town from November 17–19. Interested participants can use CA326 for 20% off Premium and Platinum passes or a complimentary Standard Pass, subject to registration conditions. Register here.
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