Infrastructure
Power, compute, data centres and the technical capacity needed for long-term development.
BUILD 2026 · Conference hub
Building Africa’s Shared Compute and AI Infrastructure
Build 2026
Africa’s Shared Compute and AI Infrastructure Conference—advancing the infrastructure, investment, policy and partnerships required to strengthen Africa’s position in the global AI ecosystem.
Conference begins inWednesday, 21 October · 09:00 WAT
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Six connected questions.
BUILD 2026 combines evidence, policy, research and investment perspectives across Africa's compute and AI ecosystem.
Economy
Capital, productivity, value creation, competitiveness and high-value digital jobs.
Digital Sovereignty
Regional cooperation, collective bargaining power and Africa's voice in global governance.
Tech Justice
Equitable access, accountability and locally owned approaches to AI development.
Governance & Ethics
Responsible, transparent and trusted AI systems, standards and institutions.
Innovation Catalysis
Research, entrepreneurship and partnerships that translate ideas into scalable solutions.
About BUILD 2026
From dialogue to shared infrastructure.
Hosted by the Nigeria AI Collective, BUILD 2026 brings together governments, researchers, industry, civil society, investors and development partners to define practical pathways for Africa's AI infrastructure, economy and digital sovereignty.
- Opening plenaries and ministerial dialogues
- Research paper sessions and evidence presentations
- Policy dialogues and technical workshops
- Innovation showcases and the BUILD AI Garage
- Investment and partnership conversations