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5th Edition · 5 – 7 December 2026 · Algiers
DEEPTECH:The Real Challenge
Where Africa’s boldest innovators confront the frontiers of AI, robotics, and deep science.
- 5 – 7 December 2026
- CIC – Abdelatif Rahal, Algiers
His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune
Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-Enterprises
5thedition
since 2022
since 2022
Algiers, Algeria
About the conference
The ultimate Pan-African stage for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The African Startup Conference is the ultimate Pan-African stage for innovation and entrepreneurship. From December 5–7, 2026, in Algiers, its 5th edition, under the theme “DEEPTECH: The Real Challenge”, pushes Africa's boldest innovators, visionary investors, forward-thinking policymakers, and the vibrant diaspora to confront the frontiers of AI, robotics, and deep science.
- 3 powerful daysGlobal networking, innovation showcases and future-shaping workshops.
- Pan-African by designInnovators, investors, policymakers and the vibrant diaspora in one room.
- Opportunity & impactEntrepreneurs and thinkers gather to drive opportunity across Africa.
The scale of ASC
Event highlights in numbers
Explore the scale, impact, and global reach of our continental conference.
- Ministerial delegations+00
- Participants+00
- International experts+00
- Investors+00
- Exhibitors+00
Who gathers in Algiers
The whole ecosystem, under one roof.
Innovators & startups
Africa’s boldest founders and 200+ exhibitors bring innovation showcases and future-shaping workshops to three days in Algiers.
- Innovation showcases
- Future-shaping workshops
Investors & partners
150+ investors meet the continent’s ventures, with dedicated side events built around capital, partnerships and deals.
- GP/LP Summit
- Africa Investment Connect
- Africa Deal Bridge
Policymakers & diaspora
40+ ministerial delegations and the vibrant diaspora come together to shape the policies behind Africa’s technological sovereignty.
- Public policy dialogue
- Ministerial delegations
Main program
Three days at the frontier of deep tech
09:00 – 19:00
Opening Ceremony
Ministerial Summit
Gala Dinner
Side events
Eight partner-led side events, two days.
GP/LP Summit
WithAlgerian Startup Fund
Women Shaping the Future of DeepTech
WithGIZSmart Africa
Incubator Summit 3.0
WithGerman CooperationGIZPlug and Play
Africa Investment Connect
WithGIZAfriLabsABAN
Africa Deal Bridge
WithAfriLabsEyconet
Ground Truth: Deep Tech Put to the Test in the Field
WithGerman CooperationGIZ
Public Policy Dialogue on Marine Biotechnology
WithÉconomie Bleue
Speakers
Voices shaping Africa’s deep tech.
Mohamed Ali Chaabani
Co-Founder & CTO of GeniusTalks
- Keynote · 6 Dec
Isra Al Khaza'li
CEO & Co-Founder, IA Company
- KEYNOTE 2 · 6 Dec
Fayçal Djeridane
Global Director of Innovation at Canon Medical Systems
- Keynote · 7 Dec
Mohamed Amine Macherki
Co-founder, DJO, Metadata Consultant COVER Softwarelosungen
- Panel 1 · 6 Dec
Furaha Benedict
Tech business consultant & data scientist
- Panel 1 · 6 Dec
Pelonomi Moiloa
CEO & Co-Founder of Lelapa AI
- Panel 1 · 6 Dec
Ikram Mecheri
Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company
- Panel 1 · 6 Dec
Amine Salah
Partner & Principal Consultant at AureliaOps
- Panel 2 · 6 Dec
Mehdi Benboubakeur
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Printemps Numérique
- Panel 2 · 6 Dec
Mourad Debbabi
Dean of the Gina Cody School of Engineering & Computer Science at Concordia University
- Panel 2 · 6 Dec
Kamel Amroune
Founder The Dots, Co-founder Nexus Ventures
- Panel 2 · 6 Dec
Mohamed Badawy
Head of AI & Data Operations @ Projiment Services, Leading Data Operations
- Panel 3 · 6 Dec
Sami Belkacem
PhD in AI | Assistant Professor at the National School of AI | Head of the University-Business Liaison Office
- Panel 3 · 6 Dec
Deborah Mbula
Tutorial Fellow, Data Science & AI, KCA University, Nairobi
- Panel 3 · 6 Dec
Ratheil Houndji
Associate Professor of AI, IFRI, University of Abomey-Calavi
- Panel 3 · 6 Dec
Hatim Ahmed Hassan
Founder of Beam Robotics, Nairobi
- Panel 4 · 6 Dec
Yusuf Bello
Chief Executive Officer, Dark Robotics
- Panel 4 · 6 Dec
Eunice Mwangi
Lecturer & Researcher at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)
- Panel 4 · 6 Dec
Aherobo Ovie
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Aurora Robotics AI & Robotics
- Panel 4 · 6 Dec
Mehdi Gaham
Advisory at MECSME – Ecosystem facilitator – R&D / Industry 4.0 / 4IR / Digital Transformation
- Panel 4 · 6 Dec
Hermann del Campo
Keynote speaker, AI researcher, organisation RAIVA
- Panel 5 · 6 Dec
Marcel Masaga
Founder of SIHA AI, AI policy and ethics adviser
- Panel 5 · 6 Dec
Pheneas Munene
Chief Builder, JuaFlow, Nairobi
- Panel 5 · 6 Dec
Adamou Boubacar Hamani
Senior developer, WangariSoft – Niamey, Niger
- Panel 5 · 6 Dec
Mohamed Amine El Ouni
Founder TrustiT, VP Founder Family, Lovable Ambassador
- Panel 5 · 6 Dec
Ammar Azioune
PhD in Biotechnology, University of Constantine
- Panel 6 · 7 Dec
Novel Chegou
PhD, Division of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine
- Panel 6 · 7 Dec
Ahmed Rebai
Professor at the University of Biotechnology
- Panel 6 · 7 Dec
Abasi Ene-Obong
Founder and CEO of Syndicate Bio
- Panel 6 · 7 Dec
Lamia Rahal
Africa HealthTech Forum organizer
- Panel 6 · 7 Dec
Isma Khemies
Coach & Certified Trainer helping women in SaaS lead Customer Success
- Panel 7 · 7 Dec
Mahmoud Darwish
CEO of Anees Health
- Panel 7 · 7 Dec
Abir Romdhani
Founder & CEO of TAIXOR
- Panel 7 · 7 Dec
Dr. Zara Ghazoui
Clinical AI & Data Strategy | Big Pharma
- Panel 7 · 7 Dec
Kingsley Ojeogwu
Founder & CEO of ZUSTEK Enterprise
- Panel 8 · 7 Dec
Noëmi Kaufmann
Keynote speaker
- Panel 8 · 7 Dec
Michael Osumune
CEO of Moon Innovation
- Panel 8 · 7 Dec
Liz Mubari
Renewable Energy Engineer
- Panel 8 · 7 Dec
Sponsors & partners
ASC 2026 is made possible by our partners.
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Growth Sponsors
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Plan your visit
Everything you need to know.
The 5th edition runs from 5 to 7 December 2026 at the International Conference Center – CIC – Abdelatif Rahal in Algiers, Algeria.
Registration goes through the official ASC 2026 mobile app. Press “Join us”, pick your phone and install it: on Android it is on Google Play, and iPhone users open the web version until the App Store release.
ASC is organized by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-Enterprises and Algeria Venture, under the High Patronage of the President of the Algerian Republic.
Eight partner-led side events run on 6 and 7 December, from the GP/LP Summit to the Africa Deal Bridge. They take place in the conference center’s rooms: Babor, Aures 01 and 02, and Djurdjura 01 and 02.
Get in touch through the contact page or write to africanstartupconference@aventure.dz and the team will walk you through the partnership options.
International Conference Center – CIC – Abdelatif Rahal
Algiers, Algeria
- Dates5 – 7 December 2026
- Emailafricanstartupconference@aventure.dz
- Phone+213 7 70 737 483
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