President Ruto: Kenya is Proud to Host the Global Data Festival in May 2026

The Global Data Festival will be organized with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and is expected to welcome over 3,000+ domestic and international delegates.

byPC Tech

September 27, 2024

President of Kenya, H.E. William Ruto speaking during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Courtesy Photo: Captain Kipkorir/ via X

On Thursday, the President of Kenya, H.E. William Ruto announced that the government of Kenya will host the 2026 Global Data Festival to catalyze global progress on data, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) for economic and social progress.

“We have an opportunity to build trust and work together for a brighter, fairer future, especially for the 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,” President Ruto said during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “This will be a golden moment to maximize the new opportunities of data, AI, and technology for Africa and the rest of the world.”

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J Mohammed, who is co-chair of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data’s Board congratulated Kenya and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data on bringing together the global community to accelerate progress to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.

He said, “Reliable data is crucial to digital transformations and AI technologies.”

The announcement demonstrates Kenya’s leadership in data, tech, and artificial intelligence —fast becoming known as the Silicon Savannah.

The ever-changing and expanding data ecosystem is ripe for innovation, making international dialogue and cooperation more important than ever.

The Global Data Festival will be organized with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and is expected to welcome over 3,000+ domestic and international delegates. The festival will foster new partnerships, and provide a platform for critical debate, peer exchange, and learning.