The Exclusive Hub for Africa’s Tech Leaders
Experience Africa Tech Festival like never before with VIP access to high-level discussions, private networking events, and curated meeting opportunities. Whether you're a C-suite executive, policymaker, or investor, our VIP experience is designed for those shaping Africa’s digital future.
What's in it for you?
Shape Strategic Conversations
Join exclusive, closed-door summits and high-level roundtables tackling Africa’s most pressing digital and business challenges.
Network with Decision-Makers
Connect with fellow CxOs, investors, ministers, and innovators in curated VIP spaces designed for meaningful dialogue.
Discover Game-Changing Solutions
Gain early access to breakthrough technologies and partnerships that can transform your business and sector.
Lead with Insight
Hear from marquee speakers and global visionaries delivering big-picture insights across tech, policy, investment, and innovation.
Sample Itinerary for VIPs
Monday 10 November (Pre-Day)
expand_lessLeadersIn Summit (Invite-only, offsite)
Strategic roundtables and panels for 60+ top executives, ministers, investors and digital economy leaders.
2025 topics: Infrastructure, digital public goods, public–private investment, AI & sovereignty
Format: Closed-door, high-trust dialogue followed by lunch and networking drinks
Corporate VC Connect Breakfast
Private breakfast bringing together innovation leads from top corporates and VCs
Explore co-investment strategies, open innovation trends, and growth-stage partnerships
Tuesday 11 November
expand_moreAfricaTech Main Stage Keynotes
“The Future of Enterprise Transformation in Africa”
“Big Tech x Africa: Infrastructure, Inclusion, and Investment”
Ideal for benchmarking strategy and hearing from global tech leaders and African ministers
VisionAIres Lounge & Networking (Access via concierge)
Drop-in space for private meetings, curated introductions, and industry-led networking
Facilitated by the VIP relations team for tailored matchmaking
Industry-Focused Roundtables (Limited access)
Sector-specific: Finance, Energy, Public Sector, Retail
Interactive format with C-level peers discussing macro shifts, talent, and risk resilience
Investor–Founder Matchmaking
Opportunity to engage with early-stage startups, scout partnerships or support ecosystem growth
Wednesday 12 November
expand_moreVisionAIres Breakfast (Invite-only)
Strategic networking with AI leads from enterprise, public sector CTOs, and digital innovation units
Industry Stage Spotlights
Smart Retail, Manufacturing 4.0, Digital Utilities
Excellent for vertical benchmarking, vendor discovery, and regional outlooks
CISO Breakfast (Security Leaders Only)
2024 included CISOs from MTN, VW Africa, Old Mutual
Relevant for CIOs, CTOs and Heads of Risk/Cyber
Pitch Showcases: AI & GreenTech
Scout disruptive solutions; engage as mentor, judge, or deal facilitator
Thursday 13 November
expand_moreDigital Government & Policy Track
Minister–Executive discussions on policy, procurement, regulation, and digital public infrastructure
Strategic for corporates looking to shape or respond to policy shifts
VIP Village Access (All Week)
Premium meeting area, coffee & catering, concierge scheduling for meetings with other VIPs, startups or partners
Hosted Buyer & Tech Tour Options
Book curated walk-throughs of the floor based on your business interest (AI, Telco, Cloud, Cybersecurity etc.)
VIP Pass Criteria
Our VIP pass is reserved for our most senior decision makers (Head of Department+) from: government, telecoms (not satellite or sell-side) and enterprise industry verticals (not including companies that offer technology solutions) and gives access to Africa Tech Festival’s anchor events, AfricaTech, AfricaCom, AfricaIgnite and The AI Summit Cape Town (event dates are 11-13 November) and their standard features.