E-Gov’A 2026 Rescheduled to October to Maximise Impact and Participation

[Smart Click Africa] – Yaoundé, 23 March 2026 – The Organising Committee of E-Gov’A – the African e-Governance and Digital Innovation Summit and Expo –, announces the rescheduling of its 2026 edition, initially planned for 14–16 May, to new dates: 14–16 October 2026, at the Yaoundé Conference Centre, Cameroon.

Held under the theme: “Artificial Intelligence and e-Governance: Building Efficient Public Services in a Cashless and Paperless Africa,” E-Gov’A 2026 aims to bring together public administrations, institutions, development partners, and digital ecosystem stakeholders to accelerate the transformation of public services across Africa.

A strategic decision in a dense global and national context

This decision, formalised during a working meeting on 17 March 2026 at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications—under whose high patronage the event is held—follows a comprehensive analysis of both national and international calendars.

The decision follows a strategic assessment of the national and international calendar, which reveals a particularly high concentration of major institutional and economic events in Cameroon during the first half of 2026.

This context is expected to place significant demands on governments, development partners, private-sector actors, and the media, potentially limiting participation, visibility, and overall impact.

Rescheduling the event to October ensures optimal conditions for stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation, and international participation.

October 2026: a stronger platform for impact

The new dates are designed to:

• maximize participation from governments, international partners, and private sector stakeholders;
• enhance media visibility outside peak event congestion periods;
• allow for a more ambitious and high-quality program, including exhibitions, policy dialogues, and technical sessions.

A stronger focus on digital skills and talent

Aligned with the academic and professional calendar, E-Gov’A 2026 will also place a strong emphasis on digital skills, talent development, and innovation.

Key highlights will include:

• a dedicated “Campus & Digital Skills Africa” pavilion for IT schools and training institutions to showcase their programs and solutions.
• a National Digital Talent Day (October 15);
• a student hackathon focused on public sector innovation.

A leading platform for Africa’s digital public transformation

E-Gov’A is positioned as a leading pan-African platform to:

• advance digital transformation of public services;
• foster public-private partnerships in GovTech and digital infrastructure;
• promote innovative solutions (AI, digital payments, digital identity, cybersecurity);
• strengthen regional cooperation on digital governance policies.

Program highlights: two days of exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, and high-level conferences (October 14–15), followed by a field visit day (October 16) to key digital transformation projects and institutions.

Call for participation

The Organising Committee invites governments, international organisations, private companies, startups, academic institutions, and development partners to actively participate in E-Gov’A 2026 and help shape the future of digital public services in Africa.

Media & Contact

Beaugas Orain DJOYUM
President, Smart Click Africa
Chair, Organizing Committee
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +237 674 61 01 68 / +237 699 41 60 15
Website: www.e-gov.africa

About E-Gov’A

E-Gov’A is the African Forum on e-Governance and Digital Innovation. It aims to support governments and institutions in modernising public services through digital technologies and artificial intelligence, fostering inclusive and sustainable development.

The event is organised by Smart Click Africa association and Digital Business Africa, in partnership with REPTIC (Cameroon Digital Professionals Network) and Cadit (Cameroon Digital Think Tank), under the high patronage of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cameroon.

Official Signature

E-Gov’A
Cashless. Paperless. Seamless.
For more efficient, accessible and interconnected public services.

(Signed) Smart Click Africa