AEA to Host Africa Digital Technology & Faith Forum 2026 in Nairobi

The Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) will host the Africa Digital Technology & Faith Forum 2026, a continental gathering bringing together business leaders, technology innovators, AI practitioners, academics, faith leaders, and emerging young leaders to explore how technology and faith can shape Africa’s future. The Forum will be held on 21–22 September 2026 at AEA Plaza, Valley Road, Nairobi, in partnership with Dr. Goodwill Shana.

Convened under the theme “Leveraging Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Future – Innovation, Leadership and Faith,” the Forum will bring together about 60 select delegates from across the continent to mobilize, connect, and empower leaders at the intersection of digital innovation and Christian faith.

Reflecting on the aspirations of the forum, AEA Secretary General Dr. Master O. Matlhaope noted that Africa stands at a critical moment, blessed with the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population even as artificial intelligence and digital innovation rapidly reshape economies, societies, and institutions.

“The rapid adoption of emerging technologies raises essential questions about ethics, human dignity, and values. African leaders have a unique opportunity not only to embrace technology for entrepreneurship and job creation, but also to ensure that innovation is guided by ethical principles that promote human flourishing and the common good,” Dr. Master added.

The Forum, hosted in partnership with immediate former AEA President, Dr. Goodwill Shana, is being convened as a continental platform to connect diverse sectors around collaborative, ethical, and values-based solutions to Africa’s digital transformation. Anchored in AEA’s vision for societal transformation across the continent, discussions will explore how Africa can shift from being a consumer to a creator of digital technologies, how artificial intelligence can accelerate business growth and ministry effectiveness, and how faith communities can engage responsibly with digital innovation.

Through interactive panel discussions, case studies, technology showcases, and peer learning, the Forum aims to strengthen ethical leadership, promote responsible innovation, and catalyze an ongoing pan-African network of leaders committed to digital collaboration, mentorship, and cross-border partnerships well beyond the two-day event.