
A landmark that makes the argument for you.
Hosting the summit inside the cultural centre of the Great Mosque of Algiers — the third largest in the world — demonstrates Africa's capacity to carry major infrastructure through to delivery.
The venue
Djamaâ El-Djazaïr Cultural Centre
Hosting ARIIS 2026 at a masterpiece of modern engineering is the argument, not the backdrop: it demonstrates Africa's capacity to carry major infrastructure through to delivery.
- Location
- Algiers, at the crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean
- Setting
- The cultural centre of the Great Mosque of Algiers — the third largest in the world
- Spaces
- Exhibition hall, Africa Stage, networking areas and VIP lounge
- Capacity
- Reinforced for the third edition — 500+ participants expected

Djamaâ El-Djazaïr · Algiers
The third largest mosque in the world, and a masterpiece of modern engineering.



Practical
Getting there, staying, and moving around.
- Getting there
- Algiers is served directly from across Africa, Europe and the Gulf. Houari Boumediene International Airport is the arrival point for international delegates.
- Accommodation
- A room block is held with the Official Hotel Partner for speakers and invited guests. Delegations are arranged through the ARIIS team.
- Transfers
- The Official Transport & Mobility Partner runs shuttles between airport, hotels and venue across both days.
- Delegations
- Country delegations are coordinated with embassies and chambers of commerce. Contact the team early to be included.
The building