Where the deals really happen
Afest returns to Cape Town’s iconic Grand Africa Café & Beach for another unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and high value networking.
📍 Grand Africa Café & Beach
📅 17 November 2026
One of South Africa’s most celebrated bands is coming to Afest
Freshlyground will headline Afest, bringing their unmistakable blend of African rhythms, contemporary sounds and infectious live energy to the stage.
For more than two decades, Freshlyground have captivated audiences across South Africa and around the world, creating music that crosses borders, generations and genres. From their biggest hits to the songs that have become part of South Africa’s musical soundtrack, their live performances are known for bringing people together and getting everyone moving.
Now, with new lead vocalist Mbali Makhoba joining the band, Freshlyground enters an exciting new chapter while staying true to the sound and spirit that made them a household name.
Get ready for Freshlyground at Afest.
More than a party. This is where relationships are built.
Afest is Africa Tech Festival’s official networking event bringing together the people shaping Africa’s digital future in a setting designed for real conversations.
Away from the show floor, deals move faster, conversations go deeper, and connections turn into partnerships.
Expect:
- A curated crowd of senior decision makers
- Live entertainment and headline acts (to be announced)
- Immersive experiences and interactive moments
- A relaxed beachside setting at sunset
Why you need to be there
Meet the right people
Network with investors, operators, enterprise leaders and tech innovators in one place
Do business, differently
A more relaxed environment designed for meaningful conversations, not rushed meetings
Access the inner circle
Afest attracts the most engaged and influential audience at the festival
Celebrate the industry
After a full day of content, this is where the community comes together
Turn conversations into commercial outcomes
Afest is one of the most valuable brand touchpoints at Africa Tech Festival.
It offers a rare opportunity to engage your top prospects in a premium, high energy environment where relationships naturally deepen.
Why sponsor Afest
- Host and entertain key clients in a private setting
- Accelerate pipeline through high quality interactions
- Position your brand at the centre of the industry’s most talked about event
- Create memorable experiences that people associate with your brand
Ways to get involved
VIP Lounge Experiences
Curate your own guest list and host clients on your terms with a private branded space
- Dedicated lounge for up to 40 to 60 guests
- Food, drinks and tailored experience formats
- Branding across your space and the wider event
Bar Sponsorship
Be at the centre of every conversation
- Fully branded bar experience
- High visibility across the venue
- Natural footfall and engagement
Event Sponsorship
Own the moment
- Premium brand positioning across Afest
- Integrated digital and onsite exposure
- Association with one of the most anticipated moments of the festival