Inside ATS Africa 2026: Historic Technology Summit on Digital Strategy and Innovation

Kigali is the last week hosted the Adventist Technology Summit (ATS Africa 2026), a five-day gathering focused on how organisations can use digital tools and technology strategy to create wider impact. The summit, held from 26–30 January at the Adventist University of Central Africa, brought together technology leaders, IT managers, software specialists and digital media experts from different parts of the world.

Although organised by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the event went beyond religion. Discussions mainly focused on practical technology areas that many institutions and businesses are currently working on, including:

• Digital transformation strategies
• Cybersecurity and data protection
• Data governance and information management
• Software systems and platform development
• Digital communication and media tools

The goal was to show how technology can be used as a strategic tool, not only for daily operations but also for long-term growth and outreach.

Several international speakers were participating, including directors of IT services, software solutions and digital media from global Adventist headquarters, alongside local academic leaders from Rwanda. Key session themes included:

• Protecting organisational data and privacy
• Improving online communication channels
• Building strong and secure digital infrastructures
• Managing large-scale information systems

Hosting the summit in Kigali highlights Rwanda’s growing reputation as a regional tech and innovation hub. Over the past few years, the country has attracted:

• Startup and entrepreneurship forums
• Digital skills training programmes
• Innovation and policy conferences

Events like ATS Africa add to this momentum by bringing global conversations about digital strategy onto local ground.

While the summit is mission-driven in nature, its technology focus makes it relevant to Rwanda’s wider innovation ecosystem. For students, developers and young professionals, it reflected a broader trend that technology is no longer optional, it is becoming central to how institutions plan, communicate and grow in the digital age.

For more details and registration information, visit the ATS Africa official website.