March–May 2027 Global Roadshow | June 1–3, 2027 Kigali Summit
AFRICA UNBOXED 2027 FULL PROGRAMME
From March to May, the Global Summit and Roadshow connects technology builders, enterprise leaders and investors across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The journey culminates in the June 1–3 summit in Kigali. Each stop combines live showcases, practical adoption sessions, Q&A and partner meetings. London, Egypt, India and Turkey join the original nine destinations; their dates will be announced.
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THE GLOBAL ROADSHOW
Nine Cities. Defined Mandates. One Continental Convergence.
From March to May 2027, the Africa Unboxed roadshow will assemble technology partnerships, investment
interests and enterprise opportunities ahead of Kigali.
MAR 04
Singapore 🇸🇬
Asian-Pacific Tech Integration
MAR 11
Beijing, China 🇨🇳
Manufacturing & Hardware Alliances
MAR 25
Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦
Middle Eastern Capital & AI Partnerships
APR 08
Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
West African Fintech & Commerce Hub
APR 15
Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭
Digital Policy & Innovation
APR 29
Casablanca, Morocco 🇲🇦
North African Tech Gateway
MAY 06
Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
East African Silicon Savannah
MAY 13
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Agri-Tech & Logistics
MAY 20
Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬
Emerging Consumer Tech
London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Proposed focus: global capital and enterprise partnerships
Egypt - city to be announced 🇪🇬
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Proposed focus: applied technology and North African enterprise
India - city to be announced 🇮🇳
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Proposed focus: digital platforms, engineering and technology services
Turkey - city to be announced 🇹🇷
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Proposed focus: industrial technology, manufacturing and trade
Experience the technology that can change your everyday world
One venue with two connected experiences
Step into a summit built for discovery, participation and practical action. At Africa Unboxed, you can test products, question the people who build them, register for services and explore how technology can improve your business, profession and daily life. From farms and factories to hospitals, hotels and creative studios, Technology for Everything brings global innovation into the hands of the people ready to use it. Arrive with a challenge. Explore the possibilities. Leave with a practical next step.
Sector Technology Rooms.
Dedicated spaces bring each industry closer to the solutions it needs. Join focused workshops, practical demonstrations and deep-dive Q&A sessions with technology providers, implementation specialists and fellow professionals………
The Combined Main Section.
A large shared experience space brings every industry together for live product showcases, cross-sector discovery, partner launches and collaborative demonstrations. Move
between specialist rooms and the main floor to see how solutions connect.
Technology in motion throughout the summit.
Live robotic displays and roaming human–robot performances will animate the event floors throughout the main programme. Watch capabilities in action, meet the teams behind them and discover how robotics connects with work, service and creativity.
The Main Event Experience
3-Day Programme
Discover and try.
build your own journey through the Combined Main Section and Sector Technology Rooms.
Apply and adopt
Tour check-in and departure briefing
Meet your hosts and prepare for a guided discovery experience.
Scenic Rwanda city experience
Discover Kigali’s landscapes, culture and urban transformation, with selected stops showcasing the host country. Final route and tour allocations will be announced.
Private deal-signing window
Invited counterparties attend exclusive, high-level ceremonies for agreements ready for execution, alongside the tour programme.
Networking lunch and delegation reconnection
Networking lunch and an opportunity for delegations to reconnect.
Executive partnership ceremonies and final deal meetings
Confirm commitments, implementation responsibilities and next milestones.
Return transfers and personal preparation
Return transfers and personal preparation for the evening celebration.
Guest preparation and scheduled evening transfers
Guests prepare for the evening celebration, with scheduled transfers to the venue.
Evening guest arrival, accreditation and seating
Guest arrival, accreditation and seating ahead of the Grand Finale Evening.
Welcome to the Future
Welcome to the future. Reception, audience interaction and roaming robotic performances set the scene for the evening.
Humans × Robots Opening Spectacular
Humans × Robots opening spectacular. A collaborative stage performance brings together live performers, robotics, choreography and immersive visuals.
Partner Launch Showcase
Partner launch showcase. Discover major products and services from participating sponsors and partners through live reveals and demonstrations.
African Music Showcase — First Set
African music showcase — First set. Live performances from a curated programme of A-list African music artists. Artist announcements will follow confirmed bookings.
The Deals Shaping What Comes Next
The deals shaping what comes next. Official announcements of major deals closed during the summit, with participating organisations sharing the next steps.
Flagship Launches and Future Experiences
Flagship launches and future experiences. A second showcase of major sponsor and partner products and services, with human–robot stage collaborations.
Self-Driving Car Grand-Prize Handover
Self-driving car grand-prize handover. Celebrate the lucky winner of the pre-event raffle draw during the official prize presentation.
Technology Wonders in Rwanda
Technology Wonders in Rwanda. A spectacular drone show brings a visual story of innovation, connectivity and African possibility to the night sky.
African Music Showcase — Headline Finale
African music showcase- Headline finale. A-list performances and collaborative stage moments carry the celebration into its final chapter.
Closing Celebration
Closing celebration. Final human–robot performance, host appreciation and a shared farewell. The programme closes at midnight, entering June 4.