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THIRD ANNUAL · BOTSWANA TECH SUMMIT & EXPO 2026

Building a Digitally Enabled Economy.

Two days connecting the people, ideas and technologies shaping Botswana’s future. Theme: Building a Digitally Enabled Economy.

Building a Digitally Enabled EconomyTechnology as The Engine of ChangeAn Export-Driven Economy
Digital foundationsInnovationOpportunity
09 — 10NOVEMBER
2026
CRESTA LODGE
GABORONE, BOTSWANA
Digital transformation National & regional participation Ideas into action

2026 SUMMIT TARGETS

500Delegates
20+Speakers
20+Exhibitors
5+Countries
Participants at a previous Botswana Tech Summit discussion
DISCUSSION. COLLABORATION. IMPACT.Built for a digital Botswana.
01 / ABOUT THE SUMMIT

A platform for possibility.

The 3rd Annual Botswana Tech Summit & Expo brings together leaders, innovators, investors and decision-makers to turn digital ambition into practical opportunity.

Through high-level discussions, technology showcases and meaningful connections, the summit explores Botswana’s path to a digitally enabled, export-driven and economically diversified future.

Explore the summit and its mission
02 / STRATEGIC PILLARS

Three pillars.
One shared ambition.

Our conversations focus on the foundations, applications and opportunities that make technology an engine of change.

01 / DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS

Digital Foundations for an Export-Driven Economy

Infrastructure. Trust. Sovereignty.

Position Botswana as a trusted regional digital gateway through secure data ecosystems, sovereign infrastructure, national cloud capabilities, and resilient cybersecurity frameworks.

02 / TRANSFORMATION

Technology for Industry Transformation & Leapfrogging

Productivity. Diversification. Competitiveness.

Deploy practical technologies that modernise agriculture, manufacturing, energy, public services and other priority sectors to strengthen growth and competitiveness.

03 / OPPORTUNITY

Emerging Technologies for Entrepreneurship & Jobs

Innovation. Enterprise. Opportunity.

Empower young people and founders to build new ventures, develop future-ready skills and create technology-driven employment opportunities.

03 / THE EXPERIENCE

More than a conference.

Discover the programme format
High-impact conversations

High-impact conversations

Perspectives from decision-makers and technology leaders.

Technology exhibitions

Technology exhibitions

Discover practical ideas, emerging businesses and solutions.

Connections that matter

Connections that matter

Meet people working across Africa’s technology ecosystem.

04 / PEOPLE & IDEAS

Voices helping shape what’s next.

Meet the speakers
Dr Geoffrey Seleka

Dr Geoffrey Seleka

Chief Executive Officer

Botswana Fibre Networks
Omaru Maruatona

Omaru Maruatona

Chief Executive Officer

Aiculus (Australia)
Ambrose Makgonatshotlhe

Ambrose Makgonatshotlhe

Deputy PS – Technology

Ministry of Communications and Innovation
Oabona Kgwengwenyane

Oabona Kgwengwenyane

Executive Chairman

Innolead Consulting

Past Speakers & Summit Highlights

Past speaker contribution
Omaru Maruatona
On the summit stage
International participation
View the 2026 speaker lineup
05 / ATTEND

Your seat at the conversation.

Join the summit in person or online. Explore delegate packages and request your place.

View delegate packages
06 / EXHIBIT

Show what you’re building.

Showcase your business, product or solution to a community of decision-makers and innovators.

Discover exhibition packages
SPONSOR PARTICIPATION

Open the door to opportunity.

Give students, young people and entrepreneurs the opportunity to attend the summit through your organisation’s social responsibility programme.

STUDENT PLACES

Sponsor students

P1,500 per student

Five students: P7,500

Available in multiples of five.

Sponsor student places

Thrive 360 will contact you to arrange payment and confirm attendee details. Tickets are issued after payment verification.

Supported By

Previous Stakeholders

Botswana Fibre Networks Botswana Fibre Networks
Weekend Post Weekend Post
Ministry of Entrepreneurship Ministry of Entrepreneurship
Microsoft Microsoft
Debswana Debswana
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
inq. inq.
Innolead Consulting Innolead Consulting
Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)
Spectrum Analytics Spectrum Analytics
Nashua Nashua
HARDPRO HARDPRO
LinkedIn LinkedIn
Botswana National Commission for UNESCO Botswana National Commission for UNESCO
World Health Organization World Health Organization
Grey X Group Grey X Group
Destination Botswana Destination Botswana
Anton Tech Anton Tech
Bookbinder Business Law Bookbinder Business Law
Makati Law Consultancy Makati Law Consultancy
AI Konsult AI Konsult
MCS Security Solutions MCS Security Solutions
University of Botswana University of Botswana
Mpatlise Matimela Mpatlise Matimela
Newcastle University Newcastle University
Air Botswana Air Botswana
Botswana Defence Force Botswana Defence Force
Botswana Housing Corporation Botswana Housing Corporation
BotswanaPost BotswanaPost
Botswana Prison Service Botswana Prison Service
Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)
Cresta Marakanelo Limited Cresta Marakanelo Limited
FNB FNB
National Arts Council of Botswana National Arts Council of Botswana
Letshego Letshego
Metrofile Metrofile
Sidilega Private Hospital Sidilega Private Hospital
Ministry of Health Ministry of Health
Shared Digital Services Shared Digital Services
08 / VENUE

See you in Gaborone.

9–10 November 2026
Cresta Lodge, Gaborone, Botswana

Contact the summit team
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