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AfricaCom 2024
Core Agenda & Exhibition: 11-14 Nov
Exhibition Opening Dates: 12 - 14 Nov 2024Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Africa Tech Festival's longest running anchor event!


27 years of leading dialogue on all things telecoms, connectivity, digital infrastructure and sustainable development across Africa!

Proudly delivered in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa

AFRICA'S LARGEST, MOST INFLUENTIAL TECH EVENT

Africa Tech Festival is where innovation and inspiration converge to shape the future of Africa's tech industry

Returning on 11-14 November 2024, Africa Tech Festival is a jam-packed, energy-filled week that celebrates Africa’s vibrant tech scene. We're expecting to bring a passionate community of 15,000+ movers and shakers and showcase the most inspiring examples of tech as a force for good.

How? Thanks to a supercharged programme where thrilling new features, content and experiences run alongside the main stars of the show, namely our anchor events AfricaComAfricaTech and AfricaIgnite.

Cape Town, this November, is YOUR gateway to the future. Join us to experience a perfect balance of business opportunities, future-focused content and true festival fun that will help you power the continent’s digital transformation.

2023 Speakers

H.E. Minister Ousmane Gaoual Diallo  Minister  Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Republic of Guinea​

H.E. Minister Ousmane Gaoual Diallo

Minister

Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Republic of Guinea

H.E. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa  Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity  The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

H.E. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

H.E. Minister Dr Peya Mushelenga  Minister  Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Republic of Namibia

H.E. Minister Dr Peya Mushelenga

Minister

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Republic of Namibia

Dr Audrin Mathe

Executive Director & Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, The Republic of Namibia

Brelotte Ba  Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa  Orange

Brelotte Ba

Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa

Orange

Funke Opeke, Speaker at Africa Tech Festival 2023

Funke Opeke

CEO

MainOne

Jannie van Zyl  Executive Head: Innovation  Vodacom

Jannie van Zyl

Executive Head: Innovation

Vodacom

Nina Triantis  Global Head, Telecoms, Media and Technology  Standard Bank Group

Nina Triantis

Global Head, Telecoms, Media and Technology

Standard Bank Group

Patricia Mugabe, speaker at Africa Tech FEstival 2023

Patricia Mugabe

Head: Digital Transformation, Innovation and Product Development

BancABC

Mathapelo Malao Head of Energy, Environment and ICT Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Mathapelo Malao

Head of Energy, Environment and ICT

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Richard Cazalet, Speaker at Africa Tech Festival 2023

Richard Cazalet

Exec: Strategy and Transformation

Telkom SA

Christian Bombrun, Speaker at Africa Tech Festival 2023

Christian Bombrun

CEO: Digital Platforms

MTN

Juliet Ehimuan

Founder, Beyond Limits

Former West Africa Director, Google

David Alema-Mensah, speaker at Africa Tech Festival 2023

David Alema-Mensah

Founder

AsaanaPay

Mmaki Jantjies

Group Executive: Innovation & Transformation

Telkom SA

Amadou Diallo, speaker at Africa Tech Festival 2023

Amadou Diallo

Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa

DHL Global Forwarding

Laurie Fuller

Venture Partner

Raiven Capital

Ayanda Ngcebetsha  Director: Data & AI  Microsoft SA

Ayanda Ngcebetsha

Director: Data & AI

Microsoft SA

Chilufya Mutale

CEO & Founder

Premier Credit

Jean Philippe Gillet Senior Vice President, Global Sales and General Manager, Networks Intelsat

Jean Philippe Gillet

Senior Vice President, Global Sales and General Manager, Networks

Intelsat

About our Anchor Events

Africa's tech ecosystem is diverse and buzzing... and so are our three main anchor events, AfricaCom, AfricaTech and AfricaIgnite. Discover the tracks and topics that will get you excited in 2024, offering you the chance to cherry pick the content most relevant to YOU!

AfricaCom - Connectivity Infrastructure & Digital Inclusion

AfricaCom

2023 TRACKS:

• AfricaCom Centre Stage

• Connecting Africa's Next Billion

• Digital Infrastructure Investment

• Telcos of Tomorrow

• Sustainability & Climate Resilience

• AfricaCom Ministerial Summit 2023

• Broadcast, Media & Entertainment

AfricaTech - Enterprise Transformation & Emerging Technologies

AfricaTech

2023 TRACKS:

• AfricaTech Centre Stage

• Pioneer Tech

• Data Centres & Cloud

• Cybersecurity Africa

• Fintech & MFS Africa

• 4IR Talent & The Future of Work

• AI & Big Data Africa

AfricaIgnite

2023 TOPICS:

• From Concept to Company

• Year 1 As a Founder 

• Next Gen Funding

• The Power of Collaborative Innovation

• Closing the Funding Gap for Women Entrepreneurs

• Impact Entrepreneurship

• Start-Up Funding & African Unicorns

• Live Pitch Competition

THE PLACE TO BE!

You can't beat Africa Tech Festival for size, depth and opportunity: we're truly the continent's most influential tech event. Don't miss out on being part of Africa's largest tech event this November!

15000+ Attendees
400+ A list speakers
1,600+ VIPs
1,100+ Startups
300+ Exhibitors
12 Tracks
5,400+ Attending Companies
110+ Countries Represented

Leadership Council: Welcome to our Members!

We are proud to be supported by some of the most influential tech leaders in the industry. Throughout the year, they engage with the Africa Tech Festival team to:

  • Help shape the agenda by identifying new, vital themes
  • Provide feedback on the session development
  • Suggest activities to deliver powerful experiences for our attendees

Richard Cazalet

Exec: Strategy and Transformation

Telkom SA

Velma Corcoran

General Manager, Middle East Africa

Airbnb

Amadou Diallo Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa  DHL Global Forwarding and member of the Leadership Council for East Africa Com

Amadou Diallo

Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa

DHL Global Forwarding

Kuseni Dlamani from Massmart and member of the Leadership Council for East Africa Com

Kuseni Dlamini

Chairman

Massmart

Nitin Gajria Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa for Google and Leadership Council member for Africa Tech Festival 2023

Nitin Gajria

Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa 

Google

Prasanna Kumar Burri

Group Chief Information Officer

Dangote Group

Nollie Maoto

Chief Data and Analytics Officer – Merchant Services

FNB South Africa

Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy

Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa

Spotify

Funke Opeke

CEO

MainOne

Razvan Ungureanu

Group CTO

Airtel Africa

Stephen Kiptinness

Chief Corporate Affairs

Safaricom

Mathapelo Malao 

Head of Energy, Environment and ICT 

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

"One of the single most important, diverse and thorough tech events anywhere but hosted on the African continent and to a world class standard.”

DIRECTOR, SHUMBA MONEY

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“The Africa Tech Festival was amazingly well organised and run from the moment you entered the venue. The event had a good combination of some interesting speakers and great networking opportunities. We will be back next year.”

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, BE MOBILE AFRICA

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“One of the best mobile industry events out there. Perfectly organized, sized and with very relevant exhibitors and visitors. Best place to connect with the vibrating African industry!”

BE PART OF 2024'S EXCITING EVENT!

In 2024, AfricaCom (anchor event of Africa Tech Festival) will be returning bigger and better than ever before! 

Whatever your objective for this year, whether is be lead gen, thought leadership, content amplification or an exclusive product launch, now is the time to secure your speaking session, sponsorship package or premium expo space to ensure that your goals come to fruition!

Attendees include

Discover the tech leaders, future partners, investors and all-round tech champions you could meet in just a few days!

Connecting Africa: Our Community For Africa's digital architects

Connecting Africa is the premier online community dedicated to tackling the immense scope of the African digital landscape. Connecting Africa offers a comprehensive, informed and nuanced understanding of the region's communications networking and ICT sector and the commercial opportunities such insight can afford. 

Join a community of decision makers from across the entire communications technology ecosystem that are either based in Africa, conducting business with African enterprises or seeking to learn more about one of the communications industry's growth hot-spots!

Proud AAXO Member

We are proud to be a member of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers.

AAXO is committed to promoting the African exhibitions industry, encouraging businesses to invest and participate in exhibitions, affording our members the tools and resources for successful exhibition management, and encouraging world-class industry standards.