East Africa Digital Economy Summit 2026 – Nairobi Edition

EAST AFRICA DIGITAL ECONOMY SUMMIT 2026 – NAIROBI EDITION

Date: 22–23 October 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Accelerating Digital Trade, Payments & Innovation Across East Africa

The East Africa Digital Economy Summit 2026 – Nairobi Edition is the region’s premier platform uniting governments, corporates, fintechs, e-commerce platforms, logistics providers, SMEs, and development partners to shape the future of digital trade in East Africa.

The summit integrates the East Africa Cross-Border E-Commerce Forum, focusing on practical solutions that enable businesses to sell across borders, get paid seamlessly, and deliver efficiently within the EAC and to global markets.

The event supports regional priorities including AfCFTA digital trade, EU–EAC cooperation, interoperable payments, and inclusive SME digitalisation.

Why Attend

• Understand regional digital economy policies and opportunities

• Learn how to scale cross-border e-commerce

• Explore interoperable payments and fintech innovation

• Address logistics, customs, and compliance challenges

• Network with East Africa’s top decision makers

Who Will Attend

• E-commerce platforms & merchants

• Banks, fintechs & payment providers

• Logistics & fulfilment firms

• Telcos & big tech

• Government & regulators

• Development partners

What to Expect

• Ministerial & CEO dialogues

• Cross-border business clinics

• SME masterclasses

• B2B matchmaking