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AFEST: The Official Networking Party!

12 November 2024 | Grand Africa Cafe & Beach

Africa Tech Festival’s highly anticipated networking event, AFEST, returns to the seaside on Tuesday 12 November 2024, at the Grand Africa Café & Beach!

With an incredible lineup of performers, fun features and activities, get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE evening of music, entertainment, and the opportunity to network with thousands of attendees!

Please note: AFEST attendees MUST have a valid pass for Africa Tech Festival

New Venue: Grand Africa Café & Beach

Key Features


Access to the AFEST is exclusive to Africa Tech Festival’s attendees.

Live Music

Groove to electrifying live music performances from top local bands and artists, setting the perfect energy for an unforgettable night.

Private Lounge

Relax and network in our exclusive private lounge, offering a more intimate setting for meaningful connections.

Food Deck

Indulge in a variety of mouth-watering dishes from our food deck, offering a taste of Cape Town's vibrant street food scene.

Photobooth

Capture memorable moments at our 360 photobooth, complete with props and instant prints.

Face Painting

Unleash your playful side with artistic face painting, adding a splash of colour to your evening.

Interactive Games

Engage in a variety of interactive games designed to entertain and foster connections among attendees.

2024 Branding & Hospitality Opportunities


AFEST is much more than a networking party. It’s your chance to gain enhanced brand exposure and engage with current and future clients away from the Africa Tech Festival Expo whilst enjoying an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.

Whether you want to host your own party in one of the private lounges or sponsor an interactive feature like the photo booth to elevate your brand, we’ve got you covered.

Check out our Sponsorship packages and align your brand with Africa Tech Festival’s hottest ticket in town!

Lounge Sponsor

  • Private VIP Lounge for duration of AFEST, including drinks and food options for your guests
  • Branded wristbands for exclusive access to your lounge
  • Company logo to feature throughout AFEST venue, including welcome banner, stage set and branding within lounge area
  • Company logo accredited as AFEST Sponsor in all relevant Africa Tech Festival marketing campaigns
  • Company logo, profile & social handles to feature on event website & app/online portal with reciprocal link to your corporate website

Outdoor Bar Sponsor

  • Fully branded bar with your corporate logo
  • Bartenders to wear company branded t-shirts
  • 15 x AFEST tickets for your team and clients
  • Company logo to feature throughout AFEST venue, including welcome banner & stage set
  • Company logo accredited as AFEST Sponsor in all relevant Africa Tech Festival marketing campaigns
  • Company logo, profile & social handles to feature on event website & app/online portal with reciprocal link to your corporate website

Photo Booth Sponsor

  • Sponsor logo to appear alongside AFEST logo on booth and all photos
  • Selected photos from booth to be shared on screens throughout the event, with company logo visible
  • 6 x AFEST tickets for your team and clients
  • Company logo to feature throughout AFEST venue, including welcome banner & stage set
  • Company logo accredited as AFEST Sponsor in all relevant Africa Tech Festival marketing campaigns
  • Company logo, profile & social handles to feature on event website & app/online portal with reciprocal link to your corporate website

Shuttle Bus Sponsor

  • 7 x minibuses branded in your corporate logo to transport delegates from CTICC to Grand Africa Café, staff to wear branded t-shirts
  • Branded transport signage both at CTICC and Grand Africa Café
  • 15 x AFEST tickets for your team and clients
  • Company logo to feature throughout AFEST venue, including welcome banner & stage set
  • Company logo accredited as AFEST Sponsor in all relevant Africa Tech Festival marketing campaigns
  • Company logo, profile & social handles to feature on event website & app/online portal with reciprocal link to your corporate website
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AFEST Highlights


2023 was INCREDIBLE!

And we can't wait to welcome you all back in 2024 for an even bigger, even better edition of AFEST!

Got FOMO? Re-live the highlights from 2022 (below, 2019, and 2018 HERE.)