AFRICA 4.0 Conference 2026

17 – 18 – 19 November 2026
Africa 4.0 : Advancing Industrialization through Smart Manufacturing, Technology and
Connected Value Chains for a Resilient Economy and Competitive Trade
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Africa 4.0

Conference 2026

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.

Organized by

In partnership with

AISMA Africa 4.0 Awards

Celebrating outstanding industrial innovators, researchers and Industry 4.0 champions across the continent.

Tech Village

An interactive exhibition space showcasing cutting-edge technologies, solutions and the latest Industry 4.0 trends.

High-Level Dialogue

Technology & Innovation

Partnerships & Investment

Connected Value Chains

Africa 4.0 Awards

AISMA Presents

Africa 4.0

Awards 2026

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.
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Dakar, Senegal · Nov 2026
4
Prizes
2026
Edition
Award Categories
4 Prizes

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Technological Innovation in Industry 4.0

01

Technological Innovation in Industry 4.0

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.

02

Young Researcher in Industry 4.0

02

Young Researcher in Industry 4.0

Celebrating emerging researchers whose work contributes to industrial modernization, innovation, and technology transfer across Africa.

03

Digital Leadership & Industrial Transformation

03

Digital Leadership & Industrial Transformation

Honoring organizations and leaders successfully driving digital transformation and innovation within industrial and manufacturing environments.

04

Women in Industry 4.0 in Africa

04

Women in Industry 4.0 in Africa

Recognizing women researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers, executives, and innovators advancing inclusive and impactful Industry 4.0 across the continent.

Be recognized. Shape Africa's industrial future.

Join Africa's leading celebration of Industry 4.0 excellence.

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Smart manufacturing

  • Digitalization
  • Automation
  • Industrial excellence

Exclusive Access Event Material

  • Local transformation
  • Regional integration
  • Global competitiveness

AI & industry 4.0

  • Frontier technologies
  • Smart factories
  • Innovation

AfCFTA trade integration

  • Intra-african trade
  • Market access
  • Supply chain resilience

Green transition

  • Sustainable industry
  • Energy efficiency
  • Circular economy

Skills & innovation

  • Human capital
  • Research & development
  • Future workforce

The full programme will be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned!

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