9-10 August 2026
Start
Aug 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
End
Aug 10, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Event: Africa Tech Law Summit / Africa Law Tech Festival 2026
Edition: 7th Africa Law Tech Festival
Dates: Sunday, 9 August - Monday, 10 August 2026
Time: Sunday 9 August 2026, 16:00 UTC - Monday 10 August 2026, 16:00 UTC
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Format: Hybrid - both virtual and in person
Access: Open event
Language: English
Theme: Shaping Inclusive and Accountable Digital Futures
Organiser: Lawyers Hub / Africa Law Tech Festival
Official event information: https://www.lawyershub.org/events
Festival website: https://www.africalawtech.com/
ICANN event listing: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/africa-tech-law-summit-nairobi-kenya-2026-08-09
The Africa Tech Law Summit / Africa Law Tech Festival 2026 will take place on 9-10 August 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event is listed by ICANN as Africa Tech Law Summit, Nairobi, Kenya, while the organiser’s own materials refer to the 2026 edition as the 7th Africa Law Tech Festival.
Africa Law Tech Festival is one of Africa’s major law, technology and digital policy gatherings. It brings together legal professionals, technology companies, policymakers, regulators, civil society, academia, innovators, digital rights experts and internet ecosystem stakeholders for discussions at the intersection of law, technology and society.
Theme for 2026
The 2026 theme is:
Shaping Inclusive and Accountable Digital Futures
This theme reflects the growing importance of responsible digital transformation across Africa, including questions around governance, accountability, digital rights, AI policy, online safety, innovation and the legal frameworks needed for a trusted digital economy.
About Africa Law Tech Festival
According to ICANN and Lawyers Hub, Africa Law Tech Festival is the largest Law and Tech conference in Africa, convening more than 2,000 delegates from over 40 countries.
The festival is designed for a wide range of players in the legal and technology space. It brings together people and organisations working on digital policy, regulation, innovation, internet governance, online rights, legal technology and responsible technology development.
Since 2020, the festival has hosted digital policy themes that reflect the rapid growth of the technology policy landscape across the African continent.
New for 2026: Toto Tech Festival
The 2026 edition introduces a new dedicated component called the Toto Tech Festival.
This children-focused edition is designed to support AI literacy and digital safety for younger generations. Lawyers Hub explains that while many children are digital natives, there are still significant gaps in understanding online safety and the ethical implications of technology.
The Toto Tech Festival is expected to focus on:
Why this event matters to the domain industry
This is not a domain-only event, but it is highly relevant to the wider domain name and internet infrastructure community.
Domain names sit at the foundation of online identity, access, digital business, trust and content discovery. As African digital policy develops, legal and regulatory conversations around online platforms, AI, child safety, cybersecurity, digital rights, online accountability and internet governance will increasingly affect registries, registrars, hosting providers, DNS operators, content platforms and online businesses.
For DNForum readers, this event is especially relevant because it connects legal and policy discussions with the practical realities of building and protecting digital infrastructure.
Topics of interest to DNForum readers
Who should attend or follow this event
About Lawyers Hub
Lawyers Hub describes itself as a Pan-African digital law and policy organisation working at the intersection of law and technology.
Its work focuses on making technology regulation and digital policy more relevant, inclusive and searchable. Lawyers Hub convenes Africa’s largest Law and Tech Forum and supports capacity building through its Africa Digital Policy Institute and Africa Startup Law Accelerator.
Registration status
Lawyers Hub has announced the 2026 dates and theme, but registration information is expected to be released separately. The organiser has stated that registration will open soon, with a future announcement expected to include the official booking link and early-bird rates.
Current status
The dates, location, theme and hybrid format are published. Registration details, full agenda, speaker list and venue-specific information may still be updated by the organiser closer to the event.
Useful links
Contact
Lawyers Hub lists the following contact details:
Edition: 7th Africa Law Tech Festival
Dates: Sunday, 9 August - Monday, 10 August 2026
Time: Sunday 9 August 2026, 16:00 UTC - Monday 10 August 2026, 16:00 UTC
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Format: Hybrid - both virtual and in person
Access: Open event
Language: English
Theme: Shaping Inclusive and Accountable Digital Futures
Organiser: Lawyers Hub / Africa Law Tech Festival
Official event information: https://www.lawyershub.org/events
Festival website: https://www.africalawtech.com/
ICANN event listing: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/africa-tech-law-summit-nairobi-kenya-2026-08-09
The Africa Tech Law Summit / Africa Law Tech Festival 2026 will take place on 9-10 August 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event is listed by ICANN as Africa Tech Law Summit, Nairobi, Kenya, while the organiser’s own materials refer to the 2026 edition as the 7th Africa Law Tech Festival.
Africa Law Tech Festival is one of Africa’s major law, technology and digital policy gatherings. It brings together legal professionals, technology companies, policymakers, regulators, civil society, academia, innovators, digital rights experts and internet ecosystem stakeholders for discussions at the intersection of law, technology and society.
Theme for 2026
The 2026 theme is:
Shaping Inclusive and Accountable Digital Futures
This theme reflects the growing importance of responsible digital transformation across Africa, including questions around governance, accountability, digital rights, AI policy, online safety, innovation and the legal frameworks needed for a trusted digital economy.
About Africa Law Tech Festival
According to ICANN and Lawyers Hub, Africa Law Tech Festival is the largest Law and Tech conference in Africa, convening more than 2,000 delegates from over 40 countries.
The festival is designed for a wide range of players in the legal and technology space. It brings together people and organisations working on digital policy, regulation, innovation, internet governance, online rights, legal technology and responsible technology development.
Since 2020, the festival has hosted digital policy themes that reflect the rapid growth of the technology policy landscape across the African continent.
New for 2026: Toto Tech Festival
The 2026 edition introduces a new dedicated component called the Toto Tech Festival.
This children-focused edition is designed to support AI literacy and digital safety for younger generations. Lawyers Hub explains that while many children are digital natives, there are still significant gaps in understanding online safety and the ethical implications of technology.
The Toto Tech Festival is expected to focus on:
- AI literacy and online safety for children
- Child protection in digital environments
- Age-appropriate AI design
- Hands-on exposure to AI, VR, gaming and coding
- Policy dialogue around child online protection and digital rights
- Long-term programming for children’s digital rights across Africa
Why this event matters to the domain industry
This is not a domain-only event, but it is highly relevant to the wider domain name and internet infrastructure community.
Domain names sit at the foundation of online identity, access, digital business, trust and content discovery. As African digital policy develops, legal and regulatory conversations around online platforms, AI, child safety, cybersecurity, digital rights, online accountability and internet governance will increasingly affect registries, registrars, hosting providers, DNS operators, content platforms and online businesses.
For DNForum readers, this event is especially relevant because it connects legal and policy discussions with the practical realities of building and protecting digital infrastructure.
Topics of interest to DNForum readers
- Internet governance and digital policy in Africa
- Technology regulation and legal frameworks
- AI governance and responsible innovation
- Online safety and child protection
- Digital rights and accountability
- Cybersecurity and trust online
- Platform regulation and online harms
- Digital identity and access to online services
- Regulatory impact on internet infrastructure
- Policy implications for registries, registrars and hosting providers
- Legal and ethical issues around emerging technologies
Who should attend or follow this event
- Domain registries and registrars active in African markets
- DNS and internet infrastructure professionals
- Hosting and cloud service providers
- Technology lawyers and digital policy experts
- Government and regulatory stakeholders
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Digital rights and civil society organisations
- AI governance and responsible technology specialists
- Legaltech companies and innovators
- Academics and researchers
- Internet governance community members
- Online safety and trust teams
About Lawyers Hub
Lawyers Hub describes itself as a Pan-African digital law and policy organisation working at the intersection of law and technology.
Its work focuses on making technology regulation and digital policy more relevant, inclusive and searchable. Lawyers Hub convenes Africa’s largest Law and Tech Forum and supports capacity building through its Africa Digital Policy Institute and Africa Startup Law Accelerator.
Registration status
Lawyers Hub has announced the 2026 dates and theme, but registration information is expected to be released separately. The organiser has stated that registration will open soon, with a future announcement expected to include the official booking link and early-bird rates.
Current status
The dates, location, theme and hybrid format are published. Registration details, full agenda, speaker list and venue-specific information may still be updated by the organiser closer to the event.
Useful links
- ICANN event listing:
ITI Web ICANN
View details and how to join the Africa Tech Law Summit, Nairobi, Kenya event on Sunday 9 August 2026.www.icann.org
- Lawyers Hub events page:
Africa Law and Tech Events
www.lawyershub.org
- Lawyers Hub 2026 announcement:
Save the Date: The 7th Africa Law Tech Festival & The All-New "Toto Tech Fest" - Lawyers Hub
After six years of groundbreaking dialogue and pan-African collaboration, we are thrilled to announce our return for 2026.
www.lawyershub.org
- Festival website:
Africa Law Tech Festival 2025
The Africa Law Tech Festival is Africa’s premier dialogue on the cutting-edge of law, technology, and policy,
www.africalawtech.com
- Lawyers Hub:
Lawyers Hub - Digital Policy
Welcome to Lawyers Hub, a Pan-African digital law and policy organization headquartered in Kenya, serving the Global South. We specialize in tech for justice, offering premier training programs through the Africa Digital Policy Institute and daily insights via our Africa Law and Tech Bulletin...
www.lawyershub.org
Contact
Lawyers Hub lists the following contact details:
- Email:
[email protected]
- Events / partnership enquiries:
[email protected]
- Phone:
+254 784 840 228
