Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy is gearing up for a major milestone as Converge Africa 2026 returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from May 4–6, 2026. The event, organised by VUKA Group, will serve as a central platform for the continent’s digital commerce ecosystem — uniting retailers, fintech innovators, policymakers, and technology leaders to chart the future of trade and connectivity across Africa.
Positioned as more than just a conference, Converge Africa 2026 aims to be the strategic meeting point where commerce, technology, and innovation intersect. With Africa’s digital economy projected to surpass $75 billion, the summit provides a unique space for stakeholders to collaborate, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that will define the next decade of growth.
“Converge Africa has become the focal point for Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem,” said Terence Southam, Retail Portfolio Director at VUKA Group. “Our mission is to create a neutral platform where technology meets trust, innovation meets scale, and business meets opportunity.”
A Power-Packed Agenda for 2026
The event’s 2026 programme is shaped by an Advisory Board comprising some of Africa’s most influential digital leaders, including:
- Caroline Nelson (H&M) – The Shopper of 2030 and Omnichannel Retail
- Kerissa Varma (Microsoft) – Cybersecurity and Consumer Trust
- Sam Tomlinson (Warchawski) – Data, Creativity and Storytelling
- Richard Eberlein (Homechoice) – Predictive AI and Customer Growth
- Barrie Swart (dLocal) – Cross-Border Trade and Fintech Expansion
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Converge Africa 2026 will feature over 100 sessions across five key focus areas: Payments & Fintech, Retail & eCommerce, Fulfilment & Logistics, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity & Digital Trust.
Some of the headline sessions include:
- The Future of Payments in Africa: Instant, Inclusive, Invisible
- Cross-Border Showdown: Who Will Power Africa’s $1 Trillion Trade?
- Data-Driven Digital Marketing: Personalisation at Scale
Beyond Talk — Building Real Solutions
Day One will feature interactive workshops designed for hands-on problem-solving, such as AI in Fraud Defence, Future Store Simulation, and Omnichannel Customer Journey Mapping. These sessions aim to deliver practical outcomes rather than just theoretical insights.
Each element of Converge Africa 2026 is built to drive execution — inspiring collaboration that translates into measurable business results and cross-sector growth.
Why Industry Players Are Taking Notice
For partners and sponsors, Converge Africa offers more than visibility. It’s a chance to secure strategic positioning before Africa’s most influential decision-makers. Through keynote sessions, curated buyer meetings, and custom workshop opportunities, brands can achieve tangible ROI while strengthening their long-term presence in Africa’s digital economy.
Cape Town Becomes Africa’s Innovation Capital
As the continent embraces digital transformation, Africa’s youthful population, mobile-first innovation, and expanding cross-border trade are positioning it as the world’s next major commerce hub.
Converge Africa 2026 will be the stage where vision meets venture — uniting the people and ideas driving Africa’s digital future.
