Nairobi · 5–6 November 2026
Digital Well-being for Africa
Building a Healthier Digital Future
A two-day gathering in Nairobi on what constant connectivity is costing us, and what's actually being built to fix it.
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About the Summit
The Africa Digital Overload Conference (ADOC) is dedicated to raising awareness about digital overload while promoting responsible technology use and human-centered innovation.
By bringing together experts, organizations, and communities, ADOC creates a space for meaningful dialogue, practical learning, and collaborative solutions that support digital wellbeing.
What drives ADOC
Vision & Mission
Where we want Africa to end up
An Africa where technology enhances human flourishing, productivity, innovation, and well-being.
How we plan to get there
To champion digital well-being across Africa by convening diverse stakeholders to collaborate on research, policy, innovation, education, and practical solutions that foster healthier relationships between people and technology.
Programme
Two days, two pillars. Day one looks at where we actually are. Day two looks at what works.
Pillar 01
Understanding Africa's Digital Reality
Exploring the growing impact of digital technologies on individuals, families, workplaces, schools, governments, and communities.
- Digital overload
- Attention economy
- AI and human attention
- Mental health
- Digital fatigue
- Social media behaviour
- Misinformation
- Online safety
- Digital parenting
- Workplace burnout
Pillar 02
Building Solutions for Digital Well-being
Highlighting practical interventions that improve how Africans interact with technology.
- Innovative products
- Responsible AI
- Digital wellness education
- Healthier workplace policies
- Digital literacy
- Public awareness campaigns
- Humane technology design
- Behavioural science
- Public policy
- Community initiatives
Conference Objectives
ADOC seeks to:
- 01Establish Africa's leading conversation on digital well-being.
- 02Build cross-sector partnerships around responsible digital transformation.
- 03Showcase African innovations addressing digital wellness challenges.
- 04Promote evidence-based policy dialogue.
- 05Generate practical recommendations for governments, schools, employers, and technology companies.
- 06Inspire healthier digital behaviours among individuals and communities.
- 07Develop an active continental community that collaborates throughout the year.
Our Partners
Collaborating with organizations shaping the future of human-centered technology.
Meet the Organizing Team
The people putting ADOC 2026 together in Nairobi.
