01 · The launch
Johannesburg
7 December 2026
South Africa
The official opening of the U.S.–Africa Tech Summit. Be in Johannesburg — or join live from anywhere in the world — and take your place on the road to Atlanta. Physical R1,000. Virtual R500.
Presented by the Pan African Chamber of Commerce · In-person & digital
Building Tomorrow’s Africa
The people shaping U.S.–Africa trade, capital, and technology will be in one room on 7 December. This is the launch. Atlanta follows in May.
In the room
R1,000
Physical attendance
Live online
R500
Virtual attendance
Exhibit
R10,000
Exhibit your business
Launch
Johannesburg
7 December 2026
Summit
Atlanta
10–11 May 2027
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Convened with
- Pan African Chamber of Commerce
- Blacks in Technology South Africa
- The American Arts Academy
- Sankofa University
- Minnesota Africans United
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Cities · two continents
54
RoadPitch startups
5
Convening partners
6
Programme chapters
The landscape
Africa is transforming. The United States is re-engaging. This is the room in between.
The African Continental Free Trade Area has created the world’s largest free trade area. Trade with America is being reshaped — in innovation, infrastructure, climate, health, and peace. The question is no longer whether the relationship will change. It is who will help write it.
Join executives, founders, and policymakers to discuss the U.S.–Africa relationship: an evolving landscape for business — and a vision for the future through innovation and technology.
02 · The summit
Atlanta
10–11 May 2027
United States
Two days of diplomacy, capital, and technology — bringing African and American leaders together to fund founders, shape policy, and build the digital single market. Launch guests move first.
Voices from the landscape
A turning point in Africa’s technological advancement.
“We are at a turning point in Africa’s technological advancement. By bridging insights from the U.S. private sector with Africa’s vibrant markets, we aim to drive innovation and economic growth.”
“Africa has made significant investments in pivotal infrastructure and policy. We will push Africa’s digital boundaries further by forging strategic relations — and tapping into the energy of our young population, who are digital natives.”
Who will you meet?
The people who can move a deal — and a policy — in the same week.
Night Expo, Fireside Chat, Developer Circles, and RoadPitch are designed so you do not leave with a stack of cards and no next conversation.
Executives and investors
Decision-makers shaping U.S.–Africa digital trade, capital, and market entry.
Founders on the RoadPitch path
Fifty-four high-potential startups will meet investors — twice a year, on both continents.
Policymakers and development finance
The people writing the Digital Single Market, AI governance, and public-digital services.
Builders and CTOs
Developer Circles bring the operators who actually run African tech infrastructure.
Johannesburg launch · 7 December 2026
Three tickets. One historic opening.
Three ways in. One community. Tickets are issued through Quicket.
Recommended
Physical attendance
Johannesburg, in the room
R1,000
Sit with the people who will open Atlanta. Handshakes, briefings, and the conversations that do not happen on a screen.
- Full Johannesburg launch programme
- Direct access to convening partners, founders, and investors
- RoadPitch briefing and first line for Atlanta 2027
- Certificate of attendance
Live online
Virtual attendance
Join from anywhere in the world
R500
Be in the launch live — from Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Atlanta, or your own office — and stay on the list for May 2027.
- Live stream of the opening and key sessions
- Digital programme pack
- Registered as a launch delegate
- Priority updates for the Atlanta summit
Exhibit
Exhibit at U.S.–Africa Tech Summit
Exhibition fee
R10,000
Be in the room. Showcase your business to executives, founders, investors, and policymakers, and interact with the people shaping U.S.–Africa trade and technology.
- Showcase your business live at the Johannesburg launch
- Meet executives, founders, investors, and policymakers face to face
- Direct access to convening partners and the launch programme
- Start the conversations that carry on to Atlanta 2027
Vision
An integrated digital society, with Africa as a producer — not only a consumer.
Africa presents economic opportunity in virtually every sector. Its youthful population is an enormous advantage in this digital era. Digitally enabled development is no longer optional — it is the work of this generation.
Digital transformation is driving innovative, inclusive, and sustainable growth — stimulating job creation, reducing inequality, and contributing to Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Promoting Africa’s integration
- Generating inclusive economic growth
- Stimulating job creation
- Breaking the digital divide
- Eradicating poverty
Objectives
What the summit is for.
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An enabling environment for digital trade
Foster the policies that create productive digital trade and payment systems — advancing digital work, fair competition, and Africa’s position in the global digital economy.
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A Digital Single Market by 2030
Build a secured Digital Single Market in Africa where the free movement of persons, services and capital is ensured, in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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Coherent policy, effective cooperation
Enable coherence of existing and future digital policies at regional and national levels, and mobilise effective cooperation between institutions.
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Inclusive digital skills and human capacity
Build capacity across the digital sciences, judiciary, and education — coding, security, blockchain, machine learning, AI, robotics, entrepreneurship, and technology policy.
Programme
Where capital, policy, and builders share a room.
01 · Exhibition
Tech Startup Expo
The epicentre of cutting-edge advancement — where innovators, disruptors, and visionaries unveil breakthroughs, inspire collaboration, and shape the digital landscape of tomorrow.
02 · Capital
RoadPitch
Twice a year, in Africa and America, 54 high-potential startups meet the leading names in the African tech ecosystem. Pitching, workspace, networks, and a serious path to capital for Black founders.
03 · After hours
Night Expo
When the sun sets, the expo becomes an intimate evening affair. Seal the day’s conversations over cocktails, with founders, executives, and investors in the room.
04 · Leadership
Fireside Chat
An exclusive hour for top-tier executives — insightful discussion, peer networking, and the products shaping technological growth across Africa.
05 · Builders
Developer Circles
CTOs and developers from across the continent meet companies offering serious infrastructure — cloud, payments, and tools — with options in local currencies.
06 · Policy
African Leaders Dialogue on AI
A continental conversation on AI governance, in partnership with the African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies — steering Africa toward equitable, sustainable growth.
U.S.–Africa Tech Council
Built to localise digital transformation.
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Ecosystem capital
Leverage resources from private, public, and international partners to develop African tech and innovation ecosystems.
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Localised transformation
Localise digital transformation in concert with Africa’s own initiatives and United States Government engagement.
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Public-sector capacity
Work with African governments to raise their capacity to innovate in the design and delivery of public services.
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Transatlantic networks
Connect U.S. and African incubators, universities, and accelerators — new markets, new knowledge, new capital.
Why attend
If you miss Johannesburg, you start Atlanta as a guest.
Launch delegates walk in already known. That is the point of 7 December.
A room that matters
Meet executives, founders, investors, and public-sector leaders who are actively shaping U.S.–Africa digital trade.
Substance, not spectacle
Talks, workshops, and panels on emerging technology, regulation, and the practices that actually move markets.
See the work up close
Exhibitions and live demonstrations of products and services entering African and American markets.
Professional development
Certificates of attendance and continuing education credit that support career advancement.
Capital and collaboration
RoadPitch and curated networking designed for founders who need investors — and investors who need deal flow.
Policy with a pulse
Direct insight into AfCFTA, the Digital Single Market, AI governance, and the U.S. re-engagement with the continent.
Leadership
A partnership across business, government, and community.
The leadership of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce is building a network prepared to address the unique challenges of economic development in Africa.
Johnny Muteba
South Africa
Founder of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and President of Blacks in Technology South Africa, with over 20 years of experience in media, trade and social impact. Works at the intersection of commerce, technology and culture, and also founded Sankofa University and the Hollywood African Film Festival.
Dr Elisabeth Achancho
Cameroon
Legal scholar and researcher specialising in African regional integration, AI governance, human rights and economic justice. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of the Free State and African AI policy fellow, with over fifteen years of academic leadership, including as a university dean in Cameroon.
Tokelo Mashile
South Africa
Data and AI manager and lead data scientist who builds full-stack AI systems from idea to production. Former co-founder of Deloitte's Generative AI practice, bringing expertise in technology, mining and financial services, with a focus on strategy, execution and innovation.
Simphiwe Shabalala
South Africa
Project manager, founder, and certified full-stack developer and digital marketer, with over five years of experience coordinating projects across education, EdTech and digital environments. Founder of GetCarza, Afrihack 2026 winner and Theirworld Global Youth Ambassador.
Deaundra Adams
United States
Kurai Masocha
South Africa
Founder and CEO of Tech Oasis Systems and founder of Breeze Invoicing Software, building finance, governance and operations software for African businesses. Over 20 years in fintech, including Standard Bank, Marsh and MultiChoice, and Chairperson of the Innovation Special Interest Group at IITPSA.
Emily Gannam
United States · South Africa
Thomas Lorato
United States · Ethiopia
(Chief Trade and Investment Officer)Enterprise development and operations leader with over 25 years of international experience, including 22 years with Koch Industries, rising to Plant Manager in Houston. Founder of Entrust Africa, helping Ethiopian businesses strengthen management, financial readiness and export execution, with 350 SMEs trained and 100+ assessed using its MIZAN™ standard.
Rachel Marcelle
United States · Egypt
Co-founder of OBLX Hub, connecting businesses and investors in the United States and Egypt to build cross-border partnerships and investment. Partner at TG Sales Agency and business development strategist with over a decade of experience helping businesses grow revenue and expand into new markets.
Nycholas Partee
United States
Engineer, strategist and community builder working at the intersection of Africa, technology and an equitable future. Executive Director of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce Foundation, turning digital innovation into real opportunities for youth, women, creatives and small businesses. Six years at Eli Lilly in cloud and automation engineering; co-founded the BDPA Cloud Academy and BDPA Robotics Academy.
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Dominique
7 December 2026 · Johannesburg
R1,000 in the room. R500 online. Either way — be there.
Tickets are issued through Quicket. Founders, investors, ministers, and the convening partners will open the summit together.