About
ASCIS 2026

The Africa Smart Cities Investment Summit (ASCIS) is a premier platform dedicated to accelerating smart, inclusive, and sustainable urban transformation across the continent. Held annually, ASCIS brings together a dynamic ecosystem of ministers, city mayors, policymakers, urban planners,regulators, technology leaders, private sector leaders, innovators, investors,researchers/academia, and development partners to shape and finance the future of African cities.

As the continent experiences rapid urbanization, ASCIS provides a timely and strategic space for policy dialogue, capacity building & knowledge exchange, investments, and partnership building.

ASCIS JOURNEY

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As the continent gears up to welcome a staggering 760 million urban dwellers by 2030, a 50% surge from 2015, the urgency to harness the power of technology has never been greater.

Join visionaries, experts, and industry leaders as we unlock the immense potential of smart cities to drive sustainable growth, enhance livability, and foster innovation across Africa.

What
ASCIS Offers

High-Level dialogues:

Including the Mayors’ Forum, Policymakers’ Roundtable, and Ministerial Conversations

Keynotes and Plenary Sessions:

Visionary leaders and experts will address key thematic areas such as climate resilience, urban innovation, investment, smart energy, sustainable mobility, climate resilience, citizen engagement and governance, digital transformation and AI, circular economies and waste.

Exhibition:

A showcase of innovative technologies, projects, and initiatives by global companies and African cities.

Investment & Deal Rooms:

Connecting smart city projects with investors and development finance institutions

Capacity Building Sessions:

Empowering policymakers, city planners, and youth innovators with tools and knowledge

Scientific Program:

The Scientific Program will feature research, case studies, and evidence-based solutions addressing the challenges and opportunities of building climate-smart and sustainable African cities.

Smart City Index and Awards:

Recognizing excellence in urban innovation, by celebrating top Cities in Africa with projects demonstrating transformative solutions in sustainability, technology, and inclusive urban development.