​DataFest Africa 2025 – Nairobi Satellite Edition

​Date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
Venue: Aga Khan University – Nairobi

​The DataFest Africa 2025 – Nairobi Satellite Edition is part of Africa’s largest celebration of data, technology, and innovation. Co-hosted by Aga Khan University – Kenya and Pollicy Data Institute (Uganda), this year’s festival carries the powerful theme: “Reclaiming Our Data Futures.”

​DataFest Africa 2025 will run as a two-city edition bringing together diverse voices from across the continent in both Nairobi and Kampala to reimagine how data can work for communities, not just institutions.

​In Nairobi, we will gather innovators, policymakers, creatives, academics, entrepreneurs, and grassroots changemakers to:

• ​Share bold ideas and practical solutions for ethical and inclusive data use.

• ​Explore AI, cloud, and emerging technologies that drive social impact.

• ​Discuss digital safety, economic empowerment, and equitable data governance.

• ​Showcase homegrown innovations in our Tech Garden and Creative Corner.

​Expect a dynamic program of keynotes, panels, workshops, exhibitions, and live demos, alongside interactive spaces where technology meets art, storytelling, and community building.

​Whether you are a technologist, policymaker, startup founder, activist, or student, DataFest Africa 2025 – Nairobi is your platform to connect, learn, and co-create the future of data in Africa.