Uganda to host Digital Government Africa 2026 summit
A new summit announcement places Uganda at the centre of continental discussions on digital transformation, AI governance, and cybersecurity.
Uganda has announced that it will host the 2026 Digital Government Africa conference, presenting the event as a platform for continental dialogue on digital transformation, public service modernisation, and government innovation.
The announcement was made at a press conference in Kampala by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda, and representatives of African Brains Global.
According to the organisers, the summit will bring together ministers, regulators, cybersecurity experts, cloud and data centre providers, digital finance institutions, investors, innovators, and development partners from across Africa and beyond. The event is scheduled to take place in Kampala from 6 to 8 October 2026.
Uganda’s Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, said the conference reflects growing confidence in the country’s digital transformation efforts and offers an opportunity to showcase how ICT is shaping service delivery and national development. The government linked the summit to Uganda’s wider Digital Transformation Roadmap, which focuses on digital infrastructure, e-government services, cybersecurity resilience, digital skills, and innovation.
Officials also pointed to Uganda’s expanding digital infrastructure. According to the ministry, the National Backbone Infrastructure now exceeds 5,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cable, connecting government institutions, districts, and urban centres, while more than 1,500 government sites use high-speed internet to support systems such as financial management, e-procurement, and online tax services.
The government also cited broader indicators of digital growth, including more than 44.3 million active mobile connections, expanding internet access through 4G and emerging 5G trials, and an ICT sector contributing more than 9% to GDP. Officials said hosting the summit should strengthen engagement between policymakers and innovators and raise Uganda’s profile as an ICT investment destination.
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