Kenya is set to host the Africa Technology Leadership Conference 2026. The conference is expected to bring together more than 2,500 participants from government, industry, investment and research institutions to examine how Africa can translate scientific knowledge into economic opportunity by leveraging science, research and innovation for diplomacy and capital mobilisation.
The two-day event, scheduled for October, will feature discussions on unlocking capital for research, scaling innovative ideas and advancing the commercialisation of technology-based innovations.
As Jimmy Mbogoh reports, experts say Africa must address gaps in research infrastructure, engineering capacity and laboratory investment to accelerate innovation and drive sustainable economic growth.
