Where African Law Meets Future Tech
The continent's biggest gathering for legal innovation: 2,500+ delegates from 45 countries, 120 speakers, live courts, AI labs, startup battles and the LegalTech Expo. Justice, re-coded in Africa.
01 — About the festival
Not a conference. A movement for justice.
Born in Nairobi in 2022, the Africa Law Tech Festival is where chief justices debate with AI engineers, where rural paralegals demo mobile apps, and where investors meet the next Paystack for law.
In 2026 we take over Kigali for three electric days. Theme: “Justice Without Borders: Code, Courts & Community.” From e-filing in Lagos to digital ID courts in Kigali, from Swahili legal chatbots to smart contracts for farmers — we showcase what works, live.
600 pioneers. First legal hackathon.
Launched at Strathmore with 20 startups.
1,800 delegates. Live e-court demo.
Chief Justice of Nigeria opened AI moot court.
The biggest edition. You in?
3 stages, expo, hackathon, gala awards + safaris.
Africa's cleanest, safest, most connected city. Visa on arrival for all Africans. Home to digital courts.
What makes us different?
- Live, not slides: real AI trials, real filings, real verdicts on stage.
- 50% African women speakers — engineers, judges, founders.
- Swahili, French, English, Kinyarwanda live translation + AI captions.
- Impact fund: $150k for access-to-justice startups pitching live.
02 — Speakers 2026
Judges, hackers, founders.
120+ confirmed voices. From supreme courts to Silicon Savannah. Here’s a first taste — full lineup drops monthly.
Amara Diallo
CEO, JusticeAI • Dakar — Building Wolof legal chatbot for 12M users
Justice K. Mensah
Supreme Court of Ghana — E-justice & paperless courts reform
David Okafor
ex-Google, Founder LexChain — Smart contracts for land titles
Zawadi Nkurunziza
Rwanda Ministry of ICT — Digital ID & data protection act
Brian Otieno
Managing Partner, Savannah Legal — VC deals clinic
Fatima El-Amin
Judge, Cairo Economic Court — AI evidence rules
Tunde Bakare
CTO, CourtLedger — Blockchain case registry in 6 states
Kwame Asante
19-yr-old hackathon winner — Bail chatbot for remand
03 — Program
3 days. 3 stages. Zero boring panels.
Presidential address + live e-filing from 10 cities.
Top litigators vs AI arguing land case. You vote.
85 booths, live demos, Swahili robots.
Afrobeats, injera & networking.
Regulators from NDPC, Kenya DPA, Rwanda DPA.
12 finalists, 5 min each, live term sheets.
200 coders, 24h, USSD + AI solutions.
Black tie, live jazz, 12 categories.
Free advice, ID recovery, GBV support desk.
How to digitize your court in 90 days.
Signed live by 30 bar associations.
Optional Akagera networking trip.
Plus: workshops, roundtables & site visits
Contract automation with Harvey-style tools, Notion for law firms, cybersecurity drills, visits to Kigali Innovation City & Supreme Court tech lab.
04 — Tickets
Pick your pass.
🎓 Student
For students + paralegals with ID. Limited 300.
- All 3 days access
- Expo + hackathon zone
- Lunch & coffee
- Certificate
🔥 Founder Pro — Most Popular
For lawyers, founders, techies. Networking + deals.
- Everything in Student
- Pitch battle + awards gala
- VC & clients matchmaking app
- Workshops + recordings
- After-party + safari discount
🏛️ VIP Justice
For judges, GCs, partners, regulators.
- Front-row + lounge
- Closed-door judicial roundtable
- Gala VIP table
- Hotel transfer + concierge
05 — Venue
Kigali Convention Centre.
Iconic dome. Gigabit wifi. 5 min from airport.
KN 3 Rd, Kigali. 2,600 seats, 3 expo halls, rooftop, simultaneous translation booths, nursing room, prayer room, wheelchair access.
- Hotels from $45 — Radisson, Marriott, local gems
- Visa on arrival for all African passports
- Safe, walkable, cashless — MTN MoMo & cards
06 — Newsroom
Latest stories & drops.
Legaltech funding, AI court rulings, speaker announcements — straight from our newsroom. Click to read full story.
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What to expect in 2026?
Expo, hackathon, awards — all in one place.
Partner with us
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07 — FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Do I need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa needed for all African Union citizens on arrival (30 days). Others get visa on arrival or e-visa in 48h. We send invitation letters for all ticket holders.
What language is the festival in?
Main stage in English with live AI translation to French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda and Arabic via app + headsets. Workshops mostly in English.
Can I pitch my startup?
Yes! Apply for Pitch Battle before Sept 30, 2026. 12 finalists get free booth, mentoring and chance at $150k in checks + cloud credits.
Is there online participation?
Yes — hybrid pass ($29) with livestream, replays, virtual expo and networking app. But Kigali in person hits different.
Are meals included?
Lunch, coffee breaks and welcome cocktail are included. Gala dinner included in Pro & VIP. Halal, vegan, vegetarian options daily.
Early bird ends Oct 1 — Save 50%
Join 2500+ justice innovators. No FOMO — just future.
08 — Contact
Say murakaza neza.
Get in touch
Tickets, sponsorships, press, visas — we reply in <24h.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +250 788 123 456
Venue: Kigali Convention Centre, KN 3 Rd, Kigali
