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AI EXPO Africa
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AI Expo Africa 2026
Connecting you to qualified decision makers, buyers & thought leaders in Africa
Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers
(2 Day Event) 28th-29th October 2026
Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa
Want to find qualified Enterprise buyers & distributors of your products & services in Africa?
Want to build your brand, earn trust & drive demand?
AI Expo Africa welcomes sponsors and vendors from all corners of the AI smart technology stack. From Agents to Data Centres, we have a range of sponsorship packages and digital marketing services to suit all budgets for global vendors, platform providers, service providers, deployment partners, start ups and partners alike.
9 Core Pillars
We have 9 core pillars to our value proposition to ensure you maximise ROI and reach the audience you want. All packages offer pre and post event brand exposure as well as a range of on-the-day benefits.
AI Expo Africa has consistently attracted a high quality decision maker / buyer focused audience for 8 years. We pride ourselves that we curate the best quality audience for our sponsors and exhibitors with 3400 delegates 84% of which were decision makers at our 2025 event.
Made up of buyers, budget holders, analysts or purchasing influencers along with Enterprise CxOs, Management Heads, Directors, End Users, Government, NGO, Investor and Start-up practitioners. If you want to view the delegate titles and companies that join our event, we give you a detailed breakdown in the current prospectus so you know WHO to expect AND the QUALITY of the audience you will meet.
AI Expo Africa has consistently attracted a high % of decision makers / buyers over 8 years
AI Expo Africa is the de facto in-person AI trade and investment platform for Smart Technology Practitioners in Southern Africa
Leverage our 365 Digital Marketing Services to promote your brand at any time of the year
We are well positioned to help you explore the rapidly growing AI & Smart Technology opportunity in Southern Africa. Our goal is really simple – we want to connect suppliers, buyers, investors & innovators focused on AI, RPA & Smart Technology solutions. AI Expo Africa and our promotional platforms have both local, regional & global reach and the perfect channel to meet, network and transact with clients, partners, distributors and suppliers 365/7.
Digital platforms & following – AI Expo Africa Event Site
- Site traffic 5.1m+
- Page views 1.3m+
- Unique visitors 67k+
Digital platforms & following – Social, Mailer & Magazine
- FB / Insta / X / AITV 10k+
- LinkedIn Buyer Group 9k+
- Mailer (subscribed) 27k+
- Synapse Magazine 15k+
AVE (Advertising Value Equivalence)
Our 2025 AVE (Advertising Value Equivalence) was valued at $753k USD based on 8m+ impressions on all channels (this excludes the impressions / reads of 3rd party content, films, news channels and print articles)
Each year we offer our delegates and practitioner community year long access to leading digital content, insights & programmes to help take their business & industry knowledge to the next level
Your thought leadership materials are promoted to our network of 50k+ subscribers in the run up to AI Expo Africa or at any time of the year to give you 365/7 exposure. This can include; whitepapers, interviews, videos, podcasts, webinar promotion & replays, programme launches, product activations and lead generation campaigns. We also list this content alongside our premium partners and sponsors for a whole year with a call to action to link back your own brand, landing page or content.
The AI Expo Africa value proposition
Connecting you to thought leaders, suppliers, buyers, partners & investors
AI Expo Africa has consistently delivered value to delegates, exhibitors, partners, entreprineurs and investors. With high turn out rates and a decision maker centric audeince we ensure that engagements at the event are impactful and meaningful.
AI Expo Africa 2025 Headline Stats & Feedback
The AI Expo Africa App connects you to the suppliers, startups and programme content that YOU curate to help optimise your event experience prior, during and post event. Investors and buyers can hand pick the brands they want to engage with at the show.
The Event App runs on iOS / Android & Huawei mobile platforms and will also be available post event allowing delegates to follow up on all aspects of the show including; vendors, speakers, programme, partners, premium content, show photos and videos. The AI Expo Africa Event App brings buyers and suppliers closer before, during and after the show. Access is password protected and only issued to registered delegates, vendors & partners ensuring a secure, quality experience for all.
The AI Expo Africa Quality Guarentee
Be it In-Person or Online event formats, AI Expo Africa offers you a quality event experience backed by local ecosystem knowledge and extensive network
Not only do we run traditional In-Person trade events we also cater for online, bespoke events such as curated webinars. Wether it’s our annual AI Expo Africa gathering or a 1 hour online hosted briefing, we have the ability to meet client requirements for one-off marketing activations right up to a multi-day 3500+ delegate trade show. Check out some of the feedback we get below.
What’s unique about our AI Event & approach to value
- Run by the AI Media Group regional experts in the local African AI Tech Sector
- Unique partnership with SA AI Association & promotion to 4600+ members
- Priced in local currency at market rates reflecting a regional value proposition
- Curated / ticketed buyer focused audience not open to general public
- Guaranteed levels of booth traffic, no fake claims about visitor numbers
- Sponsors receive 100% opt-in CRM list of ALL attendees 72 hours post show
- Dedicated networking time and foot fall for meaningful connections
- 52 speaking slots / panels, the largest for any AI event in Africa
- Peer reviewed speaking programme & diverse set of new and varied speakers
- 8x hands on CPD workshops – deep dive 200 seat immersive classroom sessions
- 8x CxO Private 32 seat round table sessions focused on executive thought leadership
- Keynotes, Track Talks and or Panels guaranteed for premium sponsors
- Seperate, quiet track rooms with quality talks – No noisy expo hall stages & headphones
- VIP exhibitor staff passes with comprehensive VIP Lounge access & benefits
- Significant complimentary guest allocations for valued clients and prospects
- Event located on one floor, so no long walks to other buildings for enhanced networking
- Ad packages & thought leadership via Africa’s only AI journal Synapse Magazine
- Promoted posts to a curated buyer community via private LinkedIn Buyer Group
- Evergreen CxO content hosted for 1 year on our Premium content listing page
- AI TV interview with press & media engagement (for premium sponsors)
High value exhibitor packages with all value-add features as standard
- Shell scheme with carpet, lockable counter, chairs, lighting, power & signage
- Attendance at private VIP gala opening & private networking reception
- Placement of promo gift or flyer in the business / VIP delegate bag
- Company logo in programme, website & event app
- Event app listing showcasing your company products & services
- Exhibitor booth activations & prize draws
- Unparalleled pre and post event exhibitor support
- Option for dedicated booth scanners for delegate visits & lead tracking
- Onsite help desk staffed for delegates & vendors to ensure a great event for everyone
- Veteran show build parter GL Events with dedicated onsite exhibitor support
- Exhibitor and Speaker handbooks with tips to help you achieve highest ROI
- Press & media reach to over 900+ regional news and press outlets
- 365 Digital Marketing Services for pre and post show promo & activations
- Integrated pre-event promo (Web / Mailer / LI / X / Insta) to 50k+ audience
- Custom packages / bespoke booth builds are welcome so discuss your ideas with us
- By joining the SA AI Association save on all paid packages (subject to membership fee)
click here to view previous expo formats & photo galleriesSponsor & Exhibitor Packages Overview
We bring you closer to the companies that you want to meet
The 9th Edition of AI Expo Africa will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Johannesburg. The Gauteng and Tshwane Regions are home to South Africa’s largest capital cities (Johannesburg & Pretoria).
This region offers the largest concentration of Enterprise & Government tech buyers and access to the greatest number of new & emerging AI tech startups dubbed the “AI Tech Capital” of Africa. Buyer demand for solutions, jobs and skills in this category is the main reason why we run the event here. Its also a great opportunity to explore “The City of Gold” and the Administrative Capital of South Africa allied to the amazing tourism and heritage opportunities for our international visitors.
Learn more about the venue and show floor plan >> HERE
AI Expo Africa 2026 will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre
Request the AI Expo Africa 2026 Prospectus
& Learn about our Engagenent Options
Start Planning NOW as the show floor SOLD OUT early last year with 50% already sold / reserved!
The prospectus has the full list of all packages, benefits and pricing options. It also includes a list of the delegate job titles, buyer profiles, testimony and companies that join us. Choose from our popular range of Expo Booth packages, Private 32 seat CxO Board Rooms, 200 seat CPD Workshops or Branding / Marketing activations. Custom packages are also available to meet your desired outcomes and budget. Just complete the form below and one of our team will contact you.
AI Expo Africa 2026 Package options
- 4x Pavilions [2 SOLD]
- 2x Diamond Booths [1 SOLD]
- 10x Platinum Booths [6 SOLD]
- 30x Silver Booths [10 SOLD]
- 8x CxO Boardrooms [5 SOLD]
- 36x Startup Pods [18 SOLD]
- 1x Women in AI Zone
- 1x Programme Sponsor
- 1x Demo Zone Sponsor
- 8x Workshops [3 SOLD]
- 1x Investor Lounge
- 1x VIP Welcome Mixer
- 1x Extended Networking Mixer
- 1x VIP Lounge
- 1x Coffee Station
- 1x Catering Station
- 1x Registration Desk
- 1x Foyer Meet up Bar
- 1x Badge Sponsor
- 1x Bag Sponsor
- 1x Lanyard
- 1x DJ Booth
- 1x Book Shop
- 1x Chillout Zone
- 1x Selfie Zone
- 1x Wifi Sponsor
- 1x Event App Sponsor
- 1x Press Lounge
- 1x Speaker Lounge
- 1x State of AI in Africa Report
- 10x Premium Content Listings
- 4x Programme Boards
- 20x Synapse Ads
- 1x Validated Parking Sponsor
- 1x Exterior Venue Flags
- 1x AITV Lounge
- 1x Ice Cream Cart
- Recycling Partner
- Naming Rights
- Custom Package (CALL US)
Complete the form below to request the prospectus, packages & pricing for AI Expo Africa 2026 & our 365 Digital Marketing Services
One of our team will set up a discovery call to discuss your GTM plans & desired outcomes to ensure we align on the perfect package and maximise your ROI
[All packages are reserved on a first come / first serve basis]