Join us at the ICT4D Conference 2026.
Delivering impact through digital transformation, together.
What to Expect in 2026
Join us for the ICT4D Conference 2026 in vibrant Nairobi, Kenya, where global leaders, practitioners, and innovators will gather to explore the future of digital transformation.
Can’t make the trip? No problem — you can connect and participate from anywhere in the world online.
Conference Themes
Data Theme: Charting the Future of Data in Development and Humanitarian Response
Explore the rapidly shifting data landscape – from AI’s potential and pitfalls to challenges associated with responsible data sharing, interoperability, and the power dynamics in data collection and use.
Impact Theme: Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals in a Fragile World
Delve into how we can continue to leverage digital transformation to achieve sustainable outcomes, advance climate resilience, strengthen food systems, promote global health, and improve emergency response.
Future Theme: Shaping Tomorrow - Building Equitable and Sustainable Digital Futures
Unpack how funding shifts, the expansion of digital public infrastructure, and youth leadership are redefining localisation and shaping more inclusive digital futures.
Hands-On Theme: Practical Demonstrations & Interactive Learning
Learn by doing: engage with hands-on demos, skill-building workshops, and collaborative spaces designed for real-world problem solving.
In a time of disruption and rapid change across our sector, digital transformation remains one of the most powerful levers we have to scale impact and drive meaningful progress. But we won’t unlock its full potential by working in isolation. That’s why the 2026 ICT4D Conference is set to be more vital—and more visionary—than ever before.
I’m thrilled that we’ll once again convene the brightest minds and boldest changemakers in digital development to learn, collaborate, and reimagine how technology, data, and innovation can help us tackle the world’s most pressing challenges—from climate resilience to equitable access to services.
This year, we’re going bigger and broader. Our partnership with TechChange will bring a dynamic hybrid experience to life, expanding the reach of the conference far beyond the physical venue. Whether joining in person or remotely, participants will be part of an inclusive, interactive, and globally connected event designed to spark transformative ideas and foster high-impact networking.
Join us as we shape the future of digital development—together.
Nora Lindström - Senior Director of Digital Programming at Catholic Relief Services
CRS + TechChange: A New Era of Partnership
For 2026, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and TechChange are joining forces to take the ICT4D Conference to the next level. This partnership blends CRS’s global development expertise with TechChange’s cutting-edge digital learning approach — creating a bolder, more interactive, and more impactful event than ever before.
What is the ICT4D Conference?
The ICT4D Conference is a leading global platform exploring how digital innovation and data-driven solutions can transform humanitarian relief and development.
Founded in 2010 by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the Conference has grown into a vibrant international gathering of NGOs, local organizations, governments, donors, researchers, and private sector partners — all committed to driving technology for good.
In 2026, CRS continues as conference founder while TechChange steps in as production partner, bringing fresh energy and innovation to make the event more dynamic, inclusive, and impactful than ever before.