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.
2026 Participating Organizations
Want to know who you’ll be networking with? Here is a sneak peek at the organizations already joining us.
This list is just getting started and will be updated weekly—secure your ticket to make sure your team is represented.
a2i
ABSA
Abt Global
Acclimate
Action Against Hunger
Adamawa State Primary Health Development Agency
Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti
AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development
Africa Youth Trust
African Management Institute
Afriprise Investment PLC
Afya Lafia Innovation
Agricultural Transformation Institute
AHADI
Airbus
Akili Impact
Akvo Foundation
Alcis
All for Peace and Dignity International
Alpha-Wolff Consulting
American Institutes for Research
AMPATH
Arrupe Jesuit University
Artrix-Kenya
Aston Kuseka Innovations
Athena Infonomics
Atlas Corps
Aurora Health Systems
Avandar Labs
Awana Digital
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication
Bangladesh Open Innovation Lab (BOIL)
BAO Systems
Barefoot Lightning Ltd
BarefootLaw
BASAibu Wiki
BB&H
Bbgnsurf Technologies
Belizaire Haiti Computer Solution
Benadir University Innovation Hub
Better Cotton
Bibliothèques Sans Frontières
BOMA NGO
Bramble Consultants
Bridges to Better Care Initiative
British International School
Buni Banda
BYK Consult for Young Generation
CABI
CAMFED
CarbonHQ
CARE
Caribou
Caritas
CartONG
Catholic Relief Services
Center for Fintech and Strategic Business Research
Centre for Development Support Initiatives Nigeria
Centre for Population Health Initiatives
ChildFund International
Christian Aid
Church World Service
CIFOR-ICRAF
CIOEIT
Citizen Commons Advocacy International
CIVICUS
CLEAR Global
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Commonwealth Secretariat
Communicate to Include
Compassion International
Concern Worldwide
Coptic Orphans
CORDAID
Corus International
County Government of Kakamega
Crime Prevention Initiative Trust (CPIT)
Cyranek ICT4D
D-tree International
D.E.W Elizaphan Foundation
Danish Refugee Council
Data Friendly Space
Data Science Nigeria
Data Synchrony
DataKind
DealMtaani
Deloitte
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
Department of Social Welfare
Development Gateway: an IREX Venture
Diakonia
Digital Agenda for Tanzania Initiative (DA4TI)
Digital Green
Dimagi
DISHA - UN Global Pulse
District Sanitaire
Dorcas Aid International
Dreamland Geo-Tech & Properties Limited
DreamStart Labs
Dynamic Agro-Pastoralist Development Organization (DADO)
E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA)
E-Livestock Global Inc
Ecorich Solutions Limited
Egerton University
eGov Global
eGovernments Foundation
eKitabu
Emeris
EMMSAR Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Services
EngageSpark
Ensibuuko Tech Limited
Ensign Global University
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
EqualyzAI
Equity Group Foundation
ESRI Eastern Africa
Farm Radio International
FAST Elevate Africa
Federal University of Technology Akure
Fenix Digital
FHI 360
Fida International
Fingo
Fintech Group
Firelight Foundation
Fmbee Creative Agency
Focal Point Solutions Limited
Food for the Hungry
Fordham University
UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
GASIGASY
Gates Foundation
Georgetown Global Health Nigeria
Ghana Education Service
Ghana FELTP
GIZ
GIZ Civil Peace Service
Global Environment and Youth Foundation
Global Focus Consulting Sahel
Global Health Action
Global Respiratory Advocates Institute
Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)
GOAL Global
Good Partners
Grassroots
Greenpeace
GSMA
Happy Home Kenya
Helen Keller International
Hello World
Here I Am Studio
Humanitarian Career Consulting
IBM
ICODEN
ICON Data and Learning Labs
ICRISAT
ICT Authority
IDH
IDinsight
IFAD
iGov Africa
Independent/Other
Indonesian CSO
Innovation Consulting and Solutions
Innovations for Poverty Action
INReMP
Institute for Development Impact (I4DI)
Integrated International
International Committee of the Red Cross
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
International Needs Ghana
International Rescue Committee
International School of Kenya
International University of East Africa
Internet Society Foundation
Internews
IREX
Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief Kenya
Islamic Relief Worldwide
ISOC Burundi
Jacaranda Health Solutions Ltd
JaRco Consultance
Jigawa State College of Education Gumel
Karama Tech
Kayko
KCA University
Kenya Airways
Kijiji Yeetu
King's Trust International
Kirinyaga University
Kisii University
Kobo
Koneta Hub
Korion Health
Krea University
L. Ngugi Law Advocates
LAC-LAC Network/GPPAC
Laikipia University
Last Mile Technology
Laterite
Learnio AS
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Lions International
LivingGoods
Local Development Research Institute
Local Government and Rural Development
Lungujja Community Health Caring Organisation
LVCT Health
MADFA SACCO
Madiro/MSF
Makerere University
Malawi University of Business and Applied Science
Mama Goes Digital
Mango Africa
Map Kibera Trust
Maternity Foundation
Medicines for Humanity
Mennonite Central Committee
Mercy Corps
Mercy Ships International
Metro Core
Microsoft Elevate
Millennium Water Alliance
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Kenya
Ministry of Communications Digital Technology and Innovations
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Health Tanzania
Ministry of Transport Communication and Tourism
MiracleFeet
Mobile Web Ghana
Moi University
Momentum
Motive Partners
MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières
MSH
MultiChoice
National Information Technology Agency
National Malaria Elimination Programme
Natural Innovation .org
Naxa Private Limited
NDMA
NetHope
Nexleaf Analytics
NGO Recruit Partners
Niger Delta Development Commission
Nipost
Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy - University of Iowa
Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA)
Norwegian Red Cross
Norwegian Refugee Council
ODI Global
OMNIAID
Ona Insights
Onepoint
Open Institute
OpenFn
Opportunity International
Otex Technologies
Oulu
Oxfam
Pact
Pamoja Mental Health & Safeguarding Network
Parenting for Lifelong Health
PATH
PDG
Peace and Development Institute
Peek Vision
People In Need
PES University
Plan International
Poket
Pollicy
PROGEST
Project Concern Zambia
Project HOPE
Projet AVENIR
Projet Jeune Leader
Propel
QLANDS
Qualcomm
RAESA
Ramsay Agriculture
Refugee Consortium of Kenya
RefugePoint International
Relief Applications
Reshift
Rho Consult
Rhodes University
RT Development Consulting
Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA)
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB)
Safari of Hope
SASA
Save the Children International
SeeD
She Goes Digital KE
Sisters of Code
Smart Mobile Solutions Group
SNV
Social Villagers Development Initiative
Society for Family Health
Socodevi
Solidaridad North America
Solidicon
Songa Development Initiative
SOS Children's Villages International
Spectrum Africa Climate Health Initiative
St Paul's University
STEM Voyagers
Strathmore University
Streams Tech
StrongMinds
Studio Bahia
SurveyCTO
Suvira Africa
Swisscontact
TapperConsulting
Tdh
Team4Tech
Tech4Refugees & Immigrants
TechHer
Techno Brain
Technological University Dublin
Technology Research Innovation for Business and Education (TRIBE)
Telesoma Africa
Terre des hommes
The Addis Clinic
The Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT
The AWA Project
The Carter Center
The Contact Project
The George Institute for Global Health
The MERL Tech Initiative
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)
The Novus Terra Digital Hub
The Reggs Ltd
The Young Leaders Association
Tobacco Board of Zambia
Trickle Up
Trócaire
Tuelimishane Community Based Organisation
Turi Children Project
UBA Kenya Bank Ltd
Ugunja Technical and Vocational College
Ukrainian Red Cross Society
UMOJA for Peace and Resilience
UN Women
UNDP
UNESCO
UNICEF
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Telecoms Limited
University of Bern
University of Cologne
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
University of Ibadan
University of Manchester
University of Maryland
University of Naples Federico II
University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of Pretoria
University of Reading
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
University of the Basque Country
University of the Witwatersrand
Université de NGOZI
UNOPS
US Department of the Treasury - Office of Technical Assistance
USIU-Africa
Vectech
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology
Viamo
Victory University
VisionFund International
VNG International
VSO
Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa
WaterAid Uganda
Welthungerhilfe
WeRobotics
Wezana Solutions
Winrock International
Women for Women International
Women's Digital Seeds
WONDER Foundation
Woord en Daad
World Bank
World Computer Exchange
World Food Programme
World Resources Institute
World Vision International
Zenostead Web Solutions
Zineron Technologies
Zvandiri