8 - 12 November 2021
CTICC, Cape Town and Virtual Event
The largest african telecoms, media and technology event
Driving Inclusive, Sustainable Growth Through Tech Investment
CONNECTING THE CONTINENT
AfricaCom, anchor event of Africa Tech Festival, is the meeting place of Africa’s largest community of tech champions and the largest tech event on the continent.
For 24 years, we have informed and connected the business leaders, tech experts, policymakers, and investors, all at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation.
AfricaCom is the largest live tech event in Africa with more than 400 visionary speakers and over 16 premium conference tracks, each with razor-sharp focus, exploring the hottest connectivity and enterprise tech trends.
DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IN 2021
Generate qualified new leads
Elevate your brand's profile within the telecoms and service provider community
Position yourself as a thought leader
Reach a diverse and engaged digital community of over 400,000 all year round
Our digital offering comprising of custom e-books, webinars, content syndication, podcasts and newsletter inclusions will enable you to positively impact your business and its bottom line today.

A series of online events looking at the key trends driving Africa's tech and innovation systems.
Upcoming Symposium: Connecting the Next Billion | 13 April & 15 April 2021
Anchor Event of Africa Tech Festival
Africa Tech Festival is the culmination of 24 years of connecting and informing business leaders, technology experts and policymakers on the continent.
MEET OUR 2020 SPEAKERS
AfricaCom equips you with fresh insights about the latest innovations and trends, including connectivity, 5G Africa and African video during four days of industry led virtual content.
2020 Partners
As the largest and most influential tech and telecoms event on the continent, Africa Tech Festival is supported by the biggest brands in tech and telecoms - meaning that when you join the event, you know you're networking with the best.
2020 Post Show Report
Download the report to discover:
- An overview of the event
- A breakdown of our attendees
- Key highlights
- Content covered
- Upcoming opportunities

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VIEW OUR INTERACTIVE DELEGATE BROCHURE
Take a look at our Africa Tech Festival interactive delegate brochure to learn more about this year's virtual event including:
- The key themes for this year
- Our networking opportunities and events, including the Awards
- A snapshot of our audience
- The first speaker announcements
- Details on the virtual event platform

2020 HOTTEST THEMES
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Building the foundations of digital connectivity and empowering Africa’s connectivity champions.
4IR for Africa
4IR for Africa
Propelling Africa to the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Tech for Good
Tech for Good
Technology investment to drive socio-economic development, improve healthcare delivery and protect our planet.
Enterprise Tech
Enterprise Tech
Technology is fundamentally re-shaping the way we do business. How should enterprise leaders respond?
Connecting the next Billion
Connecting the next Billion
Bridging the digital divide to enable everybody to participate in Africa’s thriving digital economy.
ICT Policy and Regulation
ICT Policy and Regulation
Creating an enabling environment to support prosperity through technology innovation.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Design, build and run a better, more inclusive, digital world with equal opportunities for everybody.
Future of Work
Future of Work
Drive workplace innovation and discover how emerging technologies will impact skills requirements and optimise processes in your organisation.
Talent and Skills Development
Talent and Skills Development
Investing in talent and the skills necessary to derive real value from disruptive technologies.
Scaling Start-Ups
Scaling Start-Ups
Scale start-ups to scale economic impact: entrepreneurship as an engine for growth
Recalibrating Africa’s Workforce for the 4IR
Recalibrating Africa’s Workforce for the 4IR
Designing the workforce of the future.
Economic Resilience and Growth
Economic Resilience and Growth
Reimagining Africa: the importance of tech innovation in a post-COVID-19 world.
accelerateHER at Africa Tech Festival
accelerateHER is coming to Africa Tech Festival this November to deliver content-rich virtual offerings and high impact discussions, debates and masterclasses featuring Africa’s greatest women leaders and technology pioneers.
If you have an interest in driving progress, diversity and inclusion and in shaping the future of tech, secure a spot at our virtual event this November.

CONNECTING AFRICA - AfricaCom's Official COMMUNITY FOR THE ARCHITECTS OF AFRICA'S DIGITAL FUTURE
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. Connecting Africa's readers include 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.
