- 3-4-5 February 2027
- Dakar, Senegal
Africa’s leading pan-African conference on smart manufacturing, advanced technologies, and connected value chains.
Organized by AISMA with the support of UNIDO, AFRICA 4.0 Conference 2026 brings together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, investors, researchers and innovators from across Africa and beyond — to explore the technologies, partnerships and strategies shaping the future of industrial transformation and sustainable industrial growth.
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The AISMA Africa 4.0 Awards recognize the individuals, organizations, and initiatives advancing smart manufacturing, digital transformation, research excellence, and inclusive Industry 4.0 across Africa.
Recognizing startups, SMEs, research teams, innovation labs, and technology providers developing practical solutions in smart manufacturing, automation, AI, IoT, robotics, digital twins, and advanced manufacturing.
Celebrating emerging researchers whose work contributes to industrial modernization, innovation, and technology transfer across Africa.
Honoring organizations and leaders successfully driving digital transformation and innovation within industrial and manufacturing environments.
Recognizing women researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers, executives, and innovators advancing inclusive and impactful Industry 4.0 across the continent.
Join Africa's leading celebration of Industry 4.0 excellence.
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