AfricaCom 2026

• DatesNovember 10–12, 2026
• VenueCTICC
• LocationCape Town, South Africa
• CategoryTelecommunications
• Official websitetmt.knect365.com

About AfricaCom 2026

AfricaCom 2026 is a telecommunications industry event taking place November 10–12, 2026 at CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. It runs for three days, opening on Tuesday and closing on Thursday. That is only 32 days away, so most planning deadlines have already passed; focus on travel, staffing and lead capture.

Shows like this one typically draw network operators, engineers, enterprise IT buyers, device makers and infrastructure investors. For registration, exhibitor packages and the floor plan, go to the official website, tmt.knect365.com.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at AfricaCom 2026

Telecom shows are large and technical, with heavy demand for meetings and demos of network, device and infrastructure technology.

Over three days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be network operators and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for AfricaCom 2026

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, November 10, 2026:

1. 16 weeks before (Jul 21, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near CTICC while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Sep 15, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Oct 13, 2026)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Nov 3, 2026)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for telecommunications shows

• Book meetings with operators early; their calendars fill fast.
• Prepare demos that do not depend on venue connectivity.
• Bring standards and interoperability details.

Booth tips for AfricaCom 2026

• Show live demos with clear performance numbers.
• Ask about network plans and deployment timelines.
• Have engineers available for technical deep dives.
• Walk the hall at CTICC during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for three days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• If you expect local buyers in South Africa, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after AfricaCom 2026

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Operators run long evaluations, so propose a trial or proof of concept as the next step.

1. Within 24 hours (by Nov 13, 2026)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Nov 15, 2026
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Nov 26, 2026
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Dec 12, 2026
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether AfricaCom 2026 is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is about 20 minutes from the Cape Town International Convention Centre in the city center.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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