AI and ML conferences in Africa in 2027: the calendar
TL;DR
AI conferences in Africa in 2027 with confirmed dates: Nairobi, Accra and Johannesburg, plus which events are still to be announced and how to choose.
If you work in AI in Africa, 2027 already has a shape. The confirmed AI and machine learning conferences in Africa in 2027 start with Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi in February, move to Accra in March for AMLD Africa and the Ghana AI Summit, go to Marrakech in April for GITEX Africa, and close with AI Expo Africa in Johannesburg in October. A few names, including the Deep Learning Indaba and AI Everything Kenya, have not published their 2027 dates yet.
This calendar only lists dates the organisers have announced themselves. Where a date is not confirmed, we say so. We will update the page as announcements come in.
The 2027 calendar at a glance
AI and ML conferences in Africa, 2027
Dates checked on 10 November 2026
- Jan
- Feb: Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
- Mar: AMLD Africa 2027, Ghana AI Summit & Awards
- Apr: GITEX Africa
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct: AI Expo Africa
- Nov
- Dec
February 2027
10 to 11 February 2027
Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
Founders and investors, with an AI and digital track
March 2027
AMLD Africa 2027Our edition22 to 25 March 2027
Accra, Ghana
Applied ML where research meets industry, plus Day 0 for startups
30 to 31 March 2027
Accra, Ghana
Policy, enterprise adoption and Ghana's AI scene
April 2027
26 to 28 April 2027
Marrakech, Morocco
Large tech exhibition for government and enterprise
October 2027
27 to 28 October 2027
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Enterprise AI buyers and suppliers
Dates to be announced
Dates to be announced
Host city to be announced
ML research, teaching and students
- AI Everything Kenya
Dates to be announced
Nairobi, Kenya
The East African AI market and enterprise buyers
February: Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
10 to 11 February 2027
Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
Founders and investors, with an AI and digital track
The year opens in Kenya. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi runs on 10 and 11 February 2027 at the Sarit Expo Centre. It is not a pure AI conference. The programme is split into four tracks: Money and DeFi, AI and Digital, Climate Tech and Investment, and a Startup Summit.
Go if you are raising money or selling to African corporates and want the AI conversation in the same room as the investment one.
March: Accra becomes the centre of the map
Two events land in Accra within a week of each other, which makes late March the busiest stretch of the year for anyone following AI in West Africa.
AMLD Africa 2027, 22 to 25 March
22 to 25 March 2027
Accra, Ghana
Applied ML where research meets industry, plus Day 0 for startups
AMLD Africa 2027 is the fifth edition of the pan-African applied machine learning conference that grew out of Applied Machine Learning Days at EPFL in Lausanne. Four days of talks, workshops and Day 0, the day dedicated to startups and communities, bring researchers, builders and partners from across the continent to Accra.
The focus is applied: what works when models meet African data, languages, institutions and markets. Past editions took place online (2021), at UM6P in Ben Guerir (2022), at USIU-Africa in Nairobi (2024) and at Wits University in Johannesburg (2026). You can browse them all on our events page and meet past speakers.
Go if you build, research or fund applied AI and want to meet the people doing it across the continent, not only in one country. Startups can look at Day 0.
Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2027, 30 to 31 March
30 to 31 March 2027
Accra, Ghana
Policy, enterprise adoption and Ghana's AI scene
A few days later, the third edition of the Ghana AI Summit & Awards takes place in Accra on 30 and 31 March 2027, according to the organisers' announcement reported by the Ghana News Agency. It is organised by Data Nyansa, Deloitte Ghana and partners under the theme "The Intelligent Future: People. Policy. Profit. Progress."
Go if your work touches Ghanaian policy, public services or enterprise adoption. If you are flying to Accra for one, it is worth staying for both.
April: GITEX Africa in Marrakech
26 to 28 April 2027
Marrakech, Morocco
Large tech exhibition for government and enterprise
GITEX Africa is one of the largest technology exhibitions on the continent. Its 2027 edition runs from 26 to 28 April 2027 in Marrakech, according to the official GITEX Africa site. Its programme includes Ai Everything Morocco, a dedicated AI track.
Go if you sell to governments or large enterprises in North and West Africa and need to be seen on an exhibition floor.
Date to be announced: AI Everything Kenya
Dates to be announced
Nairobi, Kenya
The East African AI market and enterprise buyers
The first AI Everything Kenya, co-located with GITEX Kenya, ran from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Nairobi. Dates for a 2027 edition are to be announced.
Date to be announced: the Deep Learning Indaba
Dates to be announced
Host city to be announced
ML research, teaching and students
The Deep Learning Indaba is one of the best known gatherings for machine learning research and teaching on the continent. Its 2026 edition took place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 2 to 7 August 2026. The host city and dates for 2027 have not been announced on its website yet.
The Indaba also supports IndabaX events, smaller country-level gatherings run by local communities through the year. They are often the easiest first step for students.
Go if you are a researcher or a student who wants a week of deep technical content, mentoring and a strong research community.
October: AI Expo Africa in Johannesburg
27 to 28 October 2027
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Enterprise AI buyers and suppliers
AI Expo Africa 2027 is confirmed for 27 and 28 October 2027 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. It describes itself as a B2B trade show and conference for enterprise AI buyers and suppliers.
Go if you sell AI products or services to large companies in Southern Africa.
How to choose between them
Most people cannot go to everything. Three questions narrow it down.
What do you want to leave with? A research collaborator, a customer, an investor and a policy contact are found in different rooms.
| If you want | Go to |
|---|---|
| Research collaborators, teaching and mentoring | Deep Learning Indaba |
| Enterprise customers | AI Expo Africa or GITEX Africa |
| Investors | Africa Tech Summit |
| Applied work across research, startups and institutions | AMLD Africa |
| Policy and public sector contacts in Ghana | Ghana AI Summit & Awards |
Which region matters to you? Nairobi, Accra, Marrakech and Johannesburg each pull a different crowd. If West Africa is your market, late March in Accra gives you two events in one trip.
Do you want to speak or to listen? Calls for speakers open months before each event. For AMLD Africa 2027, the application to speak is on the edition page.
Frequently asked questions
When is AMLD Africa 2027?
AMLD Africa 2027 takes place from 22 to 25 March 2027 in Accra, Ghana. The venue will be announced on the edition page.
Which AI conferences in Africa focus on research?
The Deep Learning Indaba is the main research and teaching gathering. AMLD Africa sits between research and practice, with academic speakers next to startups, companies and public institutions.
Are the 2027 dates for the Deep Learning Indaba and AI Everything Kenya confirmed?
Not yet. As of 10 November 2026, neither organiser had published 2027 dates on its official site. GITEX Africa has confirmed its dates: 26 to 28 April 2027 in Marrakech. We will update this calendar as the others announce theirs.
Can I attend more than one event in a single trip?
Yes. AMLD Africa (22 to 25 March) and the Ghana AI Summit & Awards (30 to 31 March) both take place in Accra within the same fortnight.
See you in Accra
If you only pick one event in the first half of 2027, we would of course suggest ours. Four days in Accra, people from across the continent, and a programme built around what actually works. Find out more about AMLD Africa 2027 or, if your organisation wants to be part of it, partner with us.