Africa Innovation & Delivery Conference (AIDC) Founding Edition 2027
About This Event
The Africa Innovation and Delivery Conference 2027 (AIDC 2027) is a Pan-African conference taking place on 13–14 October 2027 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Under the theme From Ideation to Delivery: Powering Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution, the founding edition will bring together leaders, innovators, technology professionals, project professionals, Agile practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs and technology partners to explore how Africa can turn ideas, digital strategies and innovations into practical results.
AIDC is designed to connect the boardroom, delivery room and innovation ecosystem, creating a platform where digital transformation, artificial intelligence, programme and project delivery, Agile ways of working, startups and African innovation can come together.
The conference focuses on the journey from an initial idea to measurable impact:
1. Ideation
Participants will explore ideas, use cases and opportunities shaped by the African context.
2. Innovation
The conference will showcase startups, products, AI solutions and digital transformation stories from across the continent.
3. Delivery
AIDC will examine how organizations can move from strategy to execution through project management frameworks, Agile practices, hybrid delivery approaches and effective operating models.
4. Impact
The conference aims to create partnerships and outcomes that move beyond conversation into practical action.
Conference Tracks
Artificial Intelligence
The AI track focuses on:
Practical AI adoption
AI governance
Automation
African AI use cases
Learn more: https://africaidc.com/artificial-intelligence/
Digital Transformation
This track explores how organizations and governments can use technology to transform their operations and services, including:
Enterprise transformation
Public sector digitisation
Platform strategy
Digital ecosystem development
Learn more: https://africaidc.com/digital-transformation/
Programme and Project Delivery
This track focuses on turning strategies and transformation initiatives into successful implementation through:
Project management frameworks
Agile delivery
Hybrid delivery
Operating models
Transformation execution
Learn more: https://africaidc.com/programme-and-project-delivery/
Innovation and Startups
The innovation track will provide space for:
Founder showcases
Venture building
Startup ecosystems
Ecosystem growth
Market access
Innovation products and solutions
Learn more: https://africaidc.com/innovation-and-startups/
Who Should Attend?
AIDC is designed for professionals and organizations involved in Africa digital transformation and innovation, including:
Technology and business leaders
Digital transformation professionals
AI professionals and practitioners
Project and programme managers
Agile practitioners
Entrepreneurs and startup founders
Investors and venture ecosystem players
Policymakers and government institutions
Technology companies
Banks and FinTech organizations
Telecommunications companies
Cloud and enterprise technology providers
Consulting and delivery organizations
Development partners
Innovation ecosystem organizations
Conference Scale
According to the conference organizers, AIDC expects to bring together:
500+ delegates and innovators from across the globe
30+ global expert speakers and industry leaders
The event is positioned as a Pan-African platform connecting innovation, technology, strategy and delivery.
Sponsorship and Partnerships
AIDC is also designed as a platform for organizations seeking access to leaders and professionals working across Africa digital economy.
Potential sponsors and partners include organizations in:
Banking and FinTech
Cloud and enterprise technology
Telecommunications and infrastructure
Government and policy
Consulting and delivery
Startup ecosystems
Organizations interested in sponsorship can request the sponsor package through:
https://africaidc.com/partner-with-us/
Sponsorship contact: sponsorship@africaidc.com
Why Kigali?
The founding edition will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, which the organizers describe as a major conference destination for regional and international participation.
The event is positioned as a Pan-African launch platform, bringing professionals and organizations together in Kigali for two days focused on technology, innovation, digital transformation and execution.
Register Your Interest
Participants can register their interest to receive updates about:
Speaker announcements
Sponsorship opportunities
Early access tickets
Partnership opportunities
Registration: https://africaidc.com
The conference also accepts expressions of interest from people interested in:
Attending
Sponsoring
Speaking
Partnering
General enquiries: info@africaidc.com
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