Africa Tech Festival 2025

Next Gen Talent Day

The Next Gen Talent Day is back, with top technical talent from across the continent coming to attend workshops, recruitment pitches and networking lunches to facilitate connections and empower the youth in their early career.

This year, the event will take place at the UVU Offices in Cape Town, providing the perfect backdrop for bold and ambitious talent to meet, learn from and network with some of the top players in the technology industry, all the while enhancing their digital skills repertoire.

Igniting Opportunities for Africa's Next Generation of 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 on the African continent.

The afternoon will take attendees through talks from the top voices in the industry, interactive and engaging panel discussions complete with heart-warming case studies, recruitment pitches from some of the top players in the industry looking to build their talent pipeline and be inspired by workshops held to enrich their digital skills.

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 pitched open roles & benefits of working at their company

Networking Opportunities

Allocated networking breaks & curated meetings between candidates & employers

Job Board

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

Innovation Showcase

A platform where young talent presented 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.