The Digital Trade Congress:

Accelerating Africa’s Commercial Future

Annual gathering

The Digital Trade Congress (DTC) is the premier annual gathering designed to accelerate cross-border commerce through actionable digital innovation. We cut through the noise to deliver clear frameworks that optimize profitability and streamline operations across the continent.

Our Mission

To empower the African trader. We bridge the gap between ambition and execution by delivering the critical tools, high-level intelligence, and strategic networks needed to scale profitability in a complex landscape. From securing high-volume transactions to navigating continental logistics, we provide the actionable frameworks that turn potential into performance.

The Convergence

DTC is where visionary entrepreneurs meet influential policymakers and ecosystem enablers. It is a phygital (physical + digital) melting pot, drawing delegates from Africa, Europe, and key global trading blocks. Here, handshakes become contracts, insights become strategies, and collective ambition forges the interoperable infrastructure that will unlock Africa's immense trade potential.

Why DTC?
Your Brand's Next Move

Participating in the Digital Trade Congress is how you move from the sidelines to the center of Africa's trade revolution.

  • Connect with the continent's most powerful trade leaders and policymakers.
  • Showcase to buyers actively hunting for your solutions.
  • Influence the regulations that will shape trade through 2030 and beyond.
  • Grow your pipeline via curated B2B matchmaking and exclusive networking.
  • Learn from cutting-edge intelligence on markets, tech, and consumer behavior.
  • Lead by proving your brand is a committed partner in Africa's digital future.

Who Should Attend DTC 2026

The Digital Trade Congress is built for the entire African trade ecosystem. Whether you are scaling a business, shaping policy, or enabling commerce through technology, this is your gathering.

Traders & Market-Makers
  • Cross-Border Entrepreneurs & SMEs - Expand your reach, reduce trade friction, and unlock new revenue streams across African markets.
  • E-commerce Platforms & SaaS Enablers - Connect with merchants, logistics partners, and payment providers to power the next generation of digital commerce.
  • Influence the regulations that will shape trade through 2030 and beyond.
  • Grow your pipeline via curated B2B matchmaking and exclusive networking.
  • Learn from cutting-edge intelligence on markets, tech, and consumer behavior.
  • Lead by proving your brand is a committed partner in Africa's digital future.
Logistics & Infrastructure
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Innovators - Streamline continental movement of goods with smart solutions that bridge Africa's infrastructure gaps.
  • Cybersecurity & Digital Verification Experts - Build trust in cross-border transactions through robust identity, data, and fraud prevention systems.
Policy & Governance
  • Government Agencies - Align national strategies with continental trade agendas and foster an enabling environment for digital commerce.
  • Embassy Representatives & Trade Attachés - Strengthen bilateral trade corridors and support your nation's businesses in accessing new markets.
  • Consumer Protection Agencies & Standards Bureaus - Safeguard market integrity by shaping standards that build consumer confidence across borders.
Support & Enablers
  • Development Agencies & Support Bodies - Amplify your impact by connecting with the private sector and aligning programs with real market needs.
  • Media Partners (Business, Tech, Trade Focus) - Capture the stories, trends, and deals that define Africa's commercial transformation.

Argyle Grand Hotel,

Nairobi, Kenya

28th August 2026

8:30AM - 5:00PM

343 Available Seats

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The DTC 2026 Agenda:

From Conversation to Commercial Reality

Pillar The Question We Answer
Digital Trade Protocol & Ecosystem Utilization How do we turn harmonized rules on data, payments, and trust into accelerated market entry and cost-efficient supply chains?
Market Access & AfCFTA Activation How do we turn trade agreements into real market entry and revenue?
Intelligent Logistics & Fulfillment How do we build supply chains that are faster, smarter, and more secure?
Fintech Innovation & Ecosystem How do we create financial infrastructure that inspires confidence in every transaction?
Security, Safety & Resilience How do we protect the digital and physical assets powering cross-border trade?
Policy Coherence & Harmonization How do we align national laws to create one frictionless African market?
Inclusion & Diversity in Trade How do we dismantle barriers so every trader can participate and prosper?

Who's Speaking?

Alien Mulyk

Secretary General, Bevh Germany

Jennifer Chiku

Digital Trade Managerm Giz-Pan African Ecommerce Initiative

Janice Celine Nantumbwe

Alliance for Digital Trade, E-Mobility & Couriers (ADEC), Uganda

Alastair Tempest

Chief Executive Officer, Ecommerce Forum of South Africa

Kiriinya Kithinji

Director of Strategy, WYLDE International

Kenneth Muhangi

Convener & Executive Director Alliance for Digital Trade E-Mobility & Couriers -ADEC Uganda

Martin Muli

Chief Executive Officer, Teki

Herman Yator

Digital Economy Tax Officer, Large and Medium Taxpayers Department, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Christopher Odongo

CEO Wylde International

Sammy Thuita

Founder & Chief Executive Officer VervePro Consulting Ltd

Peter N. Kironji

Co-Founder and CEO - Twiva

Evelyn Wamae

Head of Business Development - KenTrade

Vicky Karuga

President, FOWEK Board

Peter Ndiang'ui

Co-CEO, GoBEBA

Mercy Mugure

Chairperson - BPOAK

Lucrezia Biteete

Senior Digital Policy Advisor, GIZ Uganda

Donna Rege

Advisory Board Member and Executive Lead - Women In Tech Global (Kenya)

Diallo Gatabaki

Marketplace and Commercial Growth Lead, SAfaricom PLC

Valerie Kutima

Assistant Data Commissioner Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

DTC 2026 - Program

Main Theme: From Local to Global: Scaling Cross-Border Trade

Time Topic
8:45AM - 9:15AM From Local to Global: Scaling Cross-Border Trade
9:00AM - 9:45AM The "Rulebook" for Expansion: Turning Digital Trade Protocols into Market Access
9:45AM - 10:30AM Smarter, Faster, Cheaper: Leveraging Tech to Slash Shipping & Delivery Times
10:30AM - 11:55AM Unified Enterprise Ecosystem Unlocking Cross-Border Growth for Kenyan Businesses
11:55AM - 11:15AM Networking + Tea Break
11:15AM - 11:45AM Secure & Scale: Advanced Yet Affordable Cybersecurity for Growing SMEs
11:45AM - 12:15PM Optimizing Global Customer Acquisition: The Digital Toolkit for Finding & Converting Buyers Abroad
12:15PM - 1:00PM Getting Paid, Instantly: Integrating Efficient Cross-Border Payment Solutions
1:00PM - 2:00PM Networking + Lunch Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM Cutting the Red Tape: Navigating Legal & Regulatory Friction in Cross-Border Trade Leaving No One Behind: Practical Strategies for Inclusion & Diversity in Digital Trade
2:45PM - 3:30PM Future-Ready: Building a Frictionless Tech Stack to Convert Global Buyers Fueling Growth: Unlocking Capital & Finance for Sustainable Inventory Expansion
3:30PM - 3:45PM From Fragmented to Frictionless: How DEEP is Unifying East Africa’s Digital Trade Framework
3:45PM - 4:30PM From Lone Traders to Unified Forces: How Collective Industry Networks Supercharge Global Trade
4:30PM - 5:00PM Grand Launch: Kenya Ecommerce Association (KECA) – Uniting the Local Ecosystem
5:00PM - 5:30PM Closing & Networking Mixer: Connect with Speakers & Attendees

Why Attend
DTC 2026 as a Delegate

The Digital Trade Congress is engineered for one purpose: to accelerate your business. Whether you are scaling into new markets, navigating complex regulations, or hunting for your next strategic partner, DTC delivers the ecosystem to make it happen.

What You Walk Away With:

  • Actionable Market Intelligence - Leave with proven frameworks to enter new African markets, reduce trade friction, and navigate cross-border compliance with confidence—not guesswork.
  • Curated Connections - Network with 200+ decision-makers, from C-suite executives to government trade leads, all actively seeking partners, investors, and clients. No window-shoppers. Just serious players.
  • A Deal-Making Arena - This summit is designed for conversion. From speed networking to AI-powered B2B matchmaking, every session is structured to turn handshakes into signed contracts.
  • Policy Proximity - Engage directly with Kenyan policymakers and regional trade bodies shaping the digital trade regulations that will define your operating environment for years to come.
  • Live Demonstrations - Showcase your products or services in a dedicated demo zone, reaching a qualified, motivated audience that came to discover—not to browse.

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