Closing ceremony at the Global Data Festival in Uruguay (2023) Picture credit: Pablo Kreimbuhl

Join us in Kenya for the next Global Data Festival, in partnership with the Kenya Space Expo & Conference. 

From 2-5 June 2026, Nairobi will become a global stage for shared missions in Kenya, as the Government of Kenya hosts two complementary events side by side: the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference (KSEC).

The joint event is a shared stage where Kenya will lead a global conversation on how space intelligence, data, technology and innovation can shape a fair, equitable and resilient future. Leaders, innovators, and communities from around the world will come together to showcase and deliberate on a bold, collective agenda. They will leave Nairobi equipped with new connections, ideas, practical tools, and plans for a shared vision that serves humanity.

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We have an opportunity to build trust, and work together for a brighter, fairer future, especially for our next generations. That’s why Kenya is proud to host a Global Data Festival, in May 2026 with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data. This will be a golden moment to maximize the new opportunities of data, AI, and technology for Africa and the rest of the
world.

William Ruto, President of Kenya
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Reliable data is crucial to digital transformations and AI technologies. I congratulate Kenya and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data on bringing together the global community to accelerate progress to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.

Amina J Mohammed, Co-chair of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data’s Board and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General
Closing ceremony at the 2023 Global Data Festival, Uruguay