TERRIFIC
TECH SUMMIT'27
Shaping tomorrow,today.
A premier global technology event where visionary innovators, tech entrepreneurs, investors and policy leaders converge to architect the next decade. Featuring the Mega AI Fest and Super Defence Forum.
Where tomorrow's architects convene.
Terrific Tech Summit 2027 is a two-day hyper-curated gathering staged in the heart of Africa's rising tech capital — Kigali. It is where emerging AI, defence technology, sustainable infrastructure, fintech and the frontier of human-machine collaboration collide under one roof.
Over two electrifying days, 5,000+ decision-makers, heads of state, unicorn founders, research pioneers and defence strategists engage in keynotes, masterclasses, deep-tech demos and closed-door deal rooms designed to move billions in capital and catalyse cross-border collaboration.
The Summit is anchored by two flagship events — the Mega AI Fest, a carnival of artificial intelligence showcases, hackathons and product launches, and the Super Defence Forum, a high-clearance convening of sovereign defence leaders, dual-use technologists and aerospace innovators.
Beyond the stage, Terrific Tech Summit is a trust-building machine: invite-only dinners, bilateral roundtables, investor matchmaking and an exhibition floor engineered to turn introductions into contracts.
Two worlds. One summit.
Inside Terrific Tech Summit, two monumental events run in parallel — each a destination in its own right, together a singular force shaping the future.
Mega AI Fest
An electric two-day celebration of artificial intelligence — from foundation models to generative creativity, robotics to autonomous systems. Expect live demos, flagship product unveilings, the Terrific AI Awards and a hackathon with a USD 250,000 prize pool.
- [+]Product launch mainstage
- [+]AI Hackathon (48h)
- [+]Founder × VC dealroom
- [+]Interactive model playgrounds
Super Defence Forum
An invite-only convening for sovereign defence leaders, dual-use technologists, aerospace primes and intelligence community innovators. Closed-door briefings, classified-level working groups and a curated exhibition of next-generation defence platforms.
- [+]Ministerial keynotes
- [+]Classified roundtables
- [+]Dual-use tech showcase
- [+]Strategic bilateral meetings
An audience engineered for outcomes.
Every delegate at Terrific Tech Summit is vetted. The room is small enough for real conversations and large enough to move markets.
Heads of State & Ministers
Policy architects shaping digital and defence strategy across continents.
Tech CEOs & Unicorn Founders
Scaling operators reinventing industries through software, AI and hardware.
Investors & Fund Managers
VCs, PE, sovereign wealth funds and family offices deploying frontier capital.
Defence & Intelligence Leaders
Sovereign and private sector stakeholders driving national security innovation.
AI Researchers & Scientists
The minds building foundation models, robotics and post-AGI systems.
Enterprise Decision-Makers
CIOs, CTOs and transformation leads sourcing next-generation solutions.
Startups & Innovators
Emerging founders showcasing breakthrough products to a global stage.
Media, Analysts & Thinkers
Journalists, authors and strategists covering the tech frontier.
Voices that redirect industries.
A deliberate lineup of 150+ world-class speakers — heads of state, Nobel laureates, unicorn founders, defence commanders and category-defining researchers.
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Director, Africa AI Institute
General J. Mbeki
Chief, Continental Defence Command
Kai Mitsuru
Founder & CEO, Zenith Robotics
Lena Vasquez
Partner, Meridian Ventures
Prof. Idris Khan
Head of Quantum Systems, ETH
Nala Hirwa
Minister of ICT, Republic of Rwanda
Ren Takashi
Chief Scientist, Orbital Dynamics
Sofia Delacroix
CEO, NeuralForge
Two days. Infinite trajectories.
A meticulously orchestrated program balancing mainstage power, closed-door depth and the serendipity that defines world-class gatherings.
Opening · AI Fest Ignition
A nation rewriting what's possible.
Nicknamed "the land of a thousand hills", Rwanda has transformed itself into one of the most magnetic innovation hubs on Earth — a country where drones deliver blood across mountains, where 5G blankets the capital, and where a visionary policy environment is drawing the world's boldest builders.
Kigali — the pristine, future-forward capital — hosts the Summit. Known for its safety, walkability and genuine hospitality, it is a city that leaves delegates speechless long after they've returned home.
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The Frontier Hall.
18,000m² of curated exhibition across six thematic zones. 200+ exhibitors. One place where the future makes itself visible.
AI Pavilion
Foundation model labs, agentic systems and creative tools.
Defence Arena
Dual-use platforms, autonomous systems and aerospace primes.
Startup Alley
100+ curated startups showcasing world-first innovations.
Deep-Tech Lab
Quantum, biotech, materials and energy breakthroughs.
FinTech Quarter
Banking infrastructure, digital assets and cross-border rails.
Experience Zone
Immersive installations, XR theatres and live demos.
Stand at the centre of the future.
Align your brand with the world's most consequential gathering on frontier technology. Sponsorship unlocks stage presence, curated introductions and long-form visibility in front of 5,000+ vetted decision-makers.
Titanium
- /Exclusive title sponsorship
- /Mainstage keynote slot (30 min)
- /Premium 100m² exhibit
- /20 all-access passes
- /Logo on all summit assets
- /Private gala co-host
Diamond
- /Panel speaking slot
- /Premium 60m² exhibit
- /12 all-access passes
- /Brand on mainstage loop
- /VIP dinner access
Platinum
- /Breakout track sponsor
- /40m² exhibit
- /8 all-access passes
- /Brand in program book
- /Networking lounge
Gold
- /25m² exhibit
- /5 all-access passes
- /Brand in daily emails
- /Exhibitor showcase slot
Shape the Summit with us.
Partnership goes beyond sponsorship. Co-build programming, co-host delegations and co-shape the frontier narrative.
Strategic Partners
Nation-states, multilateral institutions and alliance partners co-shaping the Summit's agenda.
Ecosystem Partners
Accelerators, hubs, industry associations and research labs connecting their communities to the Summit.
Media Partners
Global publishers, networks and podcasts amplifying reach and thought leadership.
Technology Partners
Infrastructure, software and hardware providers powering the Summit's digital backbone.
Power the Summit from the inside.
We recruit 300+ high-calibre volunteers — students, early-career professionals and passionate organisers — to help deliver one of the world's most ambitious tech gatherings.
Volunteers work across delegate experience, speaker hospitality, exhibition operations, content production and media. Applications open Q4 2026.
Apply to Volunteer- 01All-access Summit pass
- 02Exclusive volunteer kit & uniform
- 03Hands-on experience with global leaders
- 04Certificate of contribution
- 05Priority consideration for future editions
- 06Networking with Summit alumni
Secure your seat at the frontier.
All packages include both days of the Summit, the Mega AI Fest and access to the Super Defence Forum public programming. Prices in USD. Early-bird rates end 31 December 2026.
Standard Delegate
Full two-day access to mainstage, breakouts and the exhibition floor.
- /Both-day Summit access
- /Exhibition floor
- /Digital program & app
- /Networking lounges
- /Lunches & refreshments
Premium Delegate
Elevated experience with priority seating and curated networking.
- /Everything in Standard
- /Priority mainstage seating
- /Premium lounge access
- /Welcome gala invitation
- /Printed program book
- /Speaker meet-and-greet
Executive VIP
C-suite experience with closed-door sessions and bilateral matchmaking.
- /Everything in Premium
- /Closed-door roundtables
- /Concierge matchmaking
- /Airport transfers
- /Gala VIP table
- /Afterparty access
Investor Pass
For VCs, PE, family offices and sovereign funds — built around the dealroom.
- /Full Summit access
- /Investor breakfast
- /Dealroom platform
- /Pitch sessions access
- /LP × GP meetups
- /Portfolio briefings
Startup Pass
Subsidised access for pre-Series B founders and innovators.
- /Both-day Summit access
- /Founder lounge
- /Investor matchmaking
- /Pitch competition eligibility
- /Startup alley showcase
Delegation (10)
Group package for corporate delegations, ministries and institutions.
- /10 All-access passes
- /Reserved seating block
- /Branded delegation badge
- /Private briefing room (1h)
- /Dedicated liaison