GSMA MWC Kigali will take place 16-18 June 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre, three months earlier than its October 2025 edition. The move comes following stakeholder feedback and regular engagement between the GSMA and policymakers, operators, sponsors and partners. It recognises that the date change will further position MWC Kigali as Africa’s primary mid-year event and an essential milestone for Africa’s digital ecosystem, setting the tone for Africa’s Digital Agenda.

Organised by the GSMA in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & Innovation of Rwanda, MWC Kigali continues to be Africa’s most influential connectivity event, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers and digital ecosystem partners from across the continent and around the world.

The event will once again convene leaders from across the mobile and digital ecosystem, alongside policymakers, innovators and development partners, to connect, exchange insights and explore how technology can continue to support Africa’s digital growth.

Further details on the 2026 programme will be announced in due course. In the meantime, media and industry participants are invited to register their interest via the official event website here.

On-demand content and media resources

All keynote sessions and event highlights for MWC25 Kigali are available on demand via the MWC25 Kigali website. News, updates, B-roll, and photography are available on the MWC25 Kigali Press Zone.