ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We are seeking high-quality, technically rigorous, and insight-driven sessions that align with our mission to catalyze Africa’s deep tech ecosystem by connecting builders, researchers, corporates, investors, and policymakers. The Africa Deep Tech Conference 2026 is inviting session proposals from practitioners across frontier technology disciplines, including but not limited to:

1. Research & Academia

• Research Scientist (AI/ML, Robotics, Materials, Energy, etc.)
• Academic Researcher / Faculty
• PhD Candidate / Graduate Researcher
• Lab Scientist / Experimentalist

2. Engineering & Technical Roles

• Software Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer
• Hardware Engineer / Embedded Systems Engineer
• Robotics Engineer / Mechatronics Engineer
• Electrical / Power Systems Engineer
• Materials / Chemical Engineer
• Data Scientist / Data Engineer
• Product Engineer (Deep Tech)

3. Startup & Industry Builders

• Startup Founder / Co-Founder
• Technical Founder
• CTO / Technical Lead
• Product Manager (Deep Tech)
• Innovation Lead / R&D Lead

4. Corporate & Industry Professionals

• Industry Practitioner (Energy, Telecom, Manufacturing, Health, etc.)
• Infrastructure / Operations Specialist
• Corporate Innovation / Strategy

5. Investment & Funding

• Venture Capitalist / Angel Investor
• Accelerator / Program Manager
• Investment Analyst (Deep Tech)

6. Public Sector, Governance & Policy

• Policymaker / Government Advisor
• Regulator (Tech, Infrastructure, Energy)
• Public Sector Innovation Lead

7. Ecosystem & Community

• Community Lead / Tech Hub Manager
• Educator / Trainer

8. Student Track

• University Student (Undergraduate)
• Postgraduate Student (Master's)
• Technical/Vocational Student (STEM)

SPEAKER EXPECTATIONS

Submitted sessions must focus on concepts and methods, not marketing content or company pitches; Each session must communicate:

• Technical depth, clarity, and teaching value
• Originality (research-based, prototype-based, or lab-based)
• Relevance to Africa’s context, constraints, scale, affordability, and energy realities
• Practical insights for builders and founders
• Cross-disciplinary thinking