African Conferences, December 1st - 7th
Event happening all over Africa between the 1st to 7th of December 2025.
Egypt Defence Expo
1st -4th December 2025 - Cairo Egypt
The 4th edition of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) takes place 1-4 December 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC)
The award-winning show is the only defence and security event that covers Africa and the Middle East, presenting a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the latest technology, equipment and systems across land, sea, and air.
WHAT CAN YOU ACHIEVE AT EDEX?
Source: Meet over 400 international manufacturers and suppliers of the latest equipment, technology and systems.
Network: Connect with some of the 40,000 fellow international defence industry visitors at Egypt International Exhibition Centre.
Experience: Watch live demos from exhibitors showcasing the latest equipment and technology.
Intelligence: Attendees can gain valuable market intelligence and insights on the latest defence industry trends, technologies, and business opportunities.
MEET INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS
Over the course of the four day event, attendees will also have the opportunity to meet face to face with influential decision makers from within the international defence community including:
- Defence and Security Ministers
- Chiefs of Staff, Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Forces
- Coastguard Commanders
- Procurement Directorates
- Plans and Policies Departments
- Capability Development Directors
- Heads of MRO
- Marines and Special Forces
- National Guard and Royal Guard Commands
- Critical National Infrastructure Authorities
- Defence & Security Contractors
Southern African Conference for Artificial Intelligence Research (SACAIR 2025)
1st - 5th December 2025 - Cape Town, South Africa
The Southern African Conference for AI Research is pleased to announce SACAIR2025
AI at the Edge: Pushing Boundaries, Powering Possibilities
As AI systems evolve, their ability to operate in fast-changing, resource-constrained, and high-impact environments is redefining what’s possible. SACAIR 2025 will explore how AI is being deployed at the edge—whether in real-time decision-making, autonomous systems, or applications in healthcare, finance, and infrastructure. This theme highlights cutting-edge research driving efficiency, resilience, and breakthroughs in AI’s most challenging frontiers.
This multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary conference is the premium, annual AI conference in Southern Africa. The conference will bring together nationally and internationally established and emerging researchers from various disciplines, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Informatics, Humanities and Philosophy. As in the past, the focus is on growing a formidable network of talented students working in AI from across Africa.
SACAIR is affiliated with the Centre for AI Research (CAIR). CAIR is a South African distributed research network established in 2011 to build world-class Artificial Intelligence research capacity in South Africa. CAIR conducts foundational, directed and applied research into various aspects of AI through several research groups: Adaptive and Cognitive Systems, AI and Cybersecurity, AI for Development, Foundations and Applications of Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Ethical and Legal aspects of AI, Computational Intelligence, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, and Probabilistic Modelling. An essential part of CAIR’s mandate is to develop and nurture an Artificial Intelligence ecosystem within South Africa.
SACAIR 2025 is the sixth to be held under the SACAIR brand. The conference will build on the successes of the past five conferences.
SACAIR 2025 will be hosted by the University of the Western Cape at the Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers from 1 to 5 December 2025.
SACAIR 2025 will offer five main tracks:
- Algorithmic and Data-Driven AI (Computer Science)
- Symbolic AI (Knowledge Representation and Reasoning)
- Socio-technical and human-centred AI (Information Systems)
- Responsible and Ethical AI (Philosophy and Law / Humanities)
- Inter- and transdisciplinary AI research
The programme includes an unconference for students on 1 December 2025 (a student-driven event for students to interact with each other and with sponsors and other possible employers), a day of tutorials on 2 December 2025 and the main conference from 3 – 5 December 2025.
Super Return Africa
2nd - 4th December 2025 - Cape Town, South Africa
We're bringing the biggest edition of SuperReturn Africa to Cape Town very soon! With an incredible ratio of 200+ LPs with $1.5trn in AUM to 350+ GPs, you won't want to miss it.
Leading firms already confirmed to attend include International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank, Mastercard Foundation, Mubadala Investment Company, AfricInvest, DPI, Old Mutual Alternative Investments, Vantage Capital and much more.
Africa's biggest and most senior private capital conference
What's new at SuperReturn Africa 2025?
- New Private Credit Summit
- ConnectMe networking lounge
- Closed-door sessions: emerging managers, faith based investment, LP/GP fishbowl
- Workshops: alternative fund structures, infrastructure and sustainability
- New domicile masterclass
- LP-only lunch and Africa allocations discussion group
- New themes: local capital, creatives & IP, AI, maritime, streaming and cross-national collaboration
Expert-led discussions
Hear from 175+ thought-leaders specialising in African private capital, with speakers from Africa, Europe, the US and beyond.
LP companies confirmed to speak include Vatternfields Investments, Motor Industry Retirement Funds, EBRD, Government Institutions Pension Fund, Government Employees Pension Fund, Swedfund, Small Foundation and FinDev Canada.
GP companies confirmed to speak include DPI Venture Capital, Tana Africa Capital, Capitalworks, EXEO Capital, Quona Capital, Novastar Ventures, Infra Impact Investment Managers and Sanari Capital.
AfricArena Grand Summit 2025
2nd - 3rd December 2025 - Cape Town, South Africa
This year, AfricArena organised 5 hybrid events across 4 regions in Africa, building up to the annual AfricArena Summit in Cape Town. The Regional Events bring together startups, investors and corporations operating in the Region. 20+ startups from the Region will be selected to pitch at the Regional Event. Those events will act as a semi-final pitch session before our Grand Summit in Cape Town in December 2025.
The Grand Summit will be taking place on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2-day conference will feature pitches from 50+ best startups from the Regional Summit, between Seed stage and Growth stage, as well as keynotes and panel discussions from the top minds in business, tech and investment in the region.
Join us in Cape Town on 2 December 2025 for the AfricArena Venture Studio & Corporate Innovation Summit, a premier gathering at the intersection of corporate innovation and venture building. Discover how Africa’s emerging venture studios are reshaping the startup ecosystem, driving growth, and unlocking bold collaboration opportunities with corporates across the continent.
The AfricArena 2025 Venture Studio & Corporate Innovation Summit brings together global and African leaders in venture building, corporate innovation, and investment. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, this high-impact summit will explore how venture studios are becoming powerful engines for startup creation and corporate innovation across Africa.
3rd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa
3rd - 8th December 2025 -Accra, Ghana
Africa in Action: Catalysing Integrated Sustainable Responses to end AIDS, TB & Malaria.
Objectives
- Catalysing Africa’s progress towards triple elimination and sustainable resilient health systems through innovation and digital technologies.
- Promote cooperation among governments, communities, the private sector, and international organizations to enhance health security and improve pandemic preparedness and response.
- Strengthen capacity and facilitate knowledge exchange for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
- Empower communities and promote human rights and gender equality in the context of HIV/AIDS and emerging and reemerging diseases.
- Mobilize domestic resources and political commitment to sustain Africa's progress towards achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and global health security goals.
Latitude59 x Kenya
3rd - 5th December 2025 - Nairobi, Kenya
Celebrating the African tech ecosystem & connecting the global startup community at Latitude59 x Kenya 2025
Latitude59 returns to Nairobi December 3-5, 2025 for our biggest African event yet. We’re bringing together 3,000+ participants – 1,500 entrepreneurs, 350 investors, ecosystem leaders, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.
Latitude59 Kenya 2025 is more than a conference. It’s an ecosystem engine – designed to spark long-term partnerships, scale meaningful ventures, and turn ambitious ideas into reality. Ready to build the future? Join in, be bold and build the world you want!
Latitude59 Kenya 2025 is designed with one key question in mind: How do we help more founders succeed? Every part of the event is built to offer practical knowledge, peer inspiration, and real-world connections for early-stage entrepreneurs across Africa. We’ll focus on sectors where African founders are already making an impact and where there’s massive potential to solve global challenges such as Digital & Green Innovation, Carbon-Financed Business Models, AgriTech & Food Systems, and more.
Africa Bitcoin Conference
3rd - 5th December 2025 - Port Louis, Mauritius
Every year, we bring together activists, innovators, and decision-makers to explore how Bitcoin safeguards fundamental freedoms, strengthens economic autonomy, and paves the way for lasting sovereignty.
Let’s amplify Africa’s voice in the global Bitcoin story
Every year, the Africa Bitcoin Conference features dozens of inspiring speakers. Would you like to be part of this journey and share your insights and perspective on Bitcoin’s role in shaping a more liberated Africa and world? Apply now!
Manifesto
We are a collective of Africans from various regions of the continent, united by the belief that Bitcoin makes the world freer. We are working to promote a movement for its adoption across Africa.
Faced with a modern world leaning towards more surveillance and totalitarianism, Bitcoin represents for us a crucial tool for preserving our freedoms and privacy.
We envision a technological future where, in contrast to the perspectives offered by the GAFAM, everyone has the opportunity to express themselves freely, autonomously, and without censorship in cyberspace.
We advocate for the justice, equality, and neutrality that Bitcoin provides to peoples and individuals. Convinced of its indispensable role, we are committed to a future where every citizen of the world enjoys equitable access to a currency immune to any form of manipulation, for the common good.
Tech in Ghana
4th - 5th December 2025 - Kumasi, Ghana
Our 16th edition will take place at His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Jubilee Hall and is the first time Tech in Ghana has been hosted in the Ashanti region.
As Ghana’s historical capital and the seat of the Ashanti Kingdom, Kumasi embodies tradition and heritage, yet today, it’s also a rising centre for entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and technology advancement.
With strategic support from the Ashanti Investment Trust this year’s Royal Edition will explore how traditional industries including manufacturing, education, and agriculture are transforming with cutting-edge technologies.
African Startup Conference
6th - 8th December 2025 - Algiers, Algeria
Under the high patronage of his excellency President of Algerian Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune
Experience 3 powerful days of global networking, innovation showcases, and future-shaping workshops. Entrepreneurs, investors, and thinkers will gather to drive opportunity and impact across Africa.
The African Startup Conference is the ultimate Pan-African stage for innovation and entrepreneurship. From December 6–8, 2025, in Algiers, its 4th edition will celebrate the “African Champions” bold startups, visionary investors, forward-thinking policymakers, and the vibrant diaspora all, coming together to shape a competitive, sovereign, and world-class tech ecosystem.
