Africa Tech Festival 2024

Next Gen Talent Day

Empowering the youth by bringing together top technical talent from across the continent for workshops, recruitment pitches, and networking.

14th November, 2024, CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa

Next Gen Talent Sponsor

Google

Unlocking Opportunities for Africa's Top Tech Talent

The Next Gen Talent Feature at Africa Tech Festival seeks to tackle challenges pertaining to talent scarcity and the growing demands for recruitment.

We will bring together top talent with technical backgrounds from across the continent, enabling them to meet like-minded peers, establish valuable connections with potential employers, and enhance their skills through engaging workshops.

Our primary objective is to facilitate meaningful connections between enterprise and young talent, offering companies the opportunity to build their talent pipeline and inspire the next generation.

Key Features

Edtech Content

Presentation & Panel discussion around edtech & the digital skills gap on the continent

Upskilling Workshops

Dedicated workshops to training the youth in digital skills

Recruitment Pitches

Enterprises will pitch open roles & benefits of working at their company

Networking Opportunities

Allocated networking breaks & curated meetings between candidates & employers

Job Board

Enterprises will be able to advertise open roles on the official ATF Job Board

Innovation Showcase

A platform where young talent presents innovative projects to industry experts and potential employers, demonstrating their skills and creativity

What's In It For You?

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Position your organisation as a thought leader in talent development and digital skills by actively promoting and sharing your expertise in these areas through a presentation or panel discussion.

NEXT GEN TALENT ACQUISITION

Leverage the opportunity to identify, connect with, and recruit promising young talent who possess the technical skills and expertise required for your organization's growth, at a lower cost compared to traditional hiring methods.

BRAND AWARENESS

Increase your visibility and demonstrate your commitment to the next generation of tech professionals, positioning your company as a forward-thinking industry player.