LeadersIn Africa Summit 2024
An Invite-Only Roundtable Series for Executive Leaders in African Tech
11 November 2024 | The Forum Embassy Hill, Cape Town
About
Africa Tech Festival’s 2024 LeadersIn Africa Summit is an exclusive, invite only VIP series of content-led roundtable discussions designed to facilitate actionable dialogue between the continent’s most influential tech players.
This year marks an exciting evolution in the LeadersIn Africa Summit proposition as we welcome more senior delegates, impactful topics, increased time for networking, and a spectacular new venue, The Forum Embassy Hill - November 11, 2024.
NEW VENUE FOR 2024: The Forum Embassy Hill
The LeadersIn Africa Summit 2024 - On The Day
Overview
The LeadersIn Africa Summit 2024 is designed to be highly interactive with a scene-setting panel session, curated roundtables, and a special focus on impactful networking and meaningful connection through shared knowledge and experience
In 2024, we’ll cover the most impactful topics and themes shaping African tech, from enterprise evolution and education, talent & skills to telco transformation and SME & start-up enablement, and more – all with a keen focus on sustainability and inclusion.
Agenda
LeadersIn Africa Summit 2024 Agenda: November 11, 11:45 – 21:30 SAST, Forum Embassy Hill, Constantia
11:45 – 12:05: Depart from Cape Town ICC
12:05 – 12:35: Arrival and Registration
12:35 – 13:35: Private Networking Lunch
13:35 – 13:55: Welcome to LeadersIn Africa Summit 2024
13:55 – 14:40: Opening Panel: Looking toward the Future of CxOs: Fostering the Digital Transformation Journey and the Future of Industries
14:40– 16:00: Roundtable discussions
16:00 – 17:00: Networking Break
17:00 – 18:00: Roundtable Wrap & Close
18:00 – 19:00: Drinks Reception
19:00 – 20:30: Gala Dinner
20:30 – 21:30: Evening Drinks Mixer
21:30: Close
2024 Sponsorship Options
From Headline Sponsor to hosting one of the roundtables, be part of the brands seen as facilitating the most important conversations shaping African tech amongst senior industry players that can transform business, society and champion positive socioeconomic change.
Headline Sponsor
- Roundtable for 8 VIPs recruited in collaboration with the Africa Tech Festival Team
- Prominent branding throughout venue, 1 x place on fireside chat, welcome speech at beginning of event
- Lanyard Sponsorship
- Corporate gifts can be given to all attendees
Roundtable Sponsor
- 7 PLACES AVAILABLE
- Opportunity to host 1 x Roundtable during event, with up to 10 delegates, including 8 handpicked VIPs and 2members of your team.
Evening Drinks Mixer Sponsor
- Held on the Monday evening,after the LeadersIn Africa Summit
- Private space organised for 90minutes including drinks and canapes
- Opportunity to give welcome speech or short presentation
- 2 x VIP passes to attend the Summit, with 4 x additional passes to attend drinks mixer
Welcome Networking Lunch Sponsor
- Held on the Monday before the conference content kicks off
- Opportunity to give a welcome speech
- Private table to host/invite clients
- 2 x VIP passes to attend the Summit, with 4 x additional passes to attend the lunch
LeadersIn Africa Summit 2023 Highlights
Discover some of the standout moments from the LeadersIn Africa Summit 2023:
Panel: Harnessing Emerging Tech to Tackle Africa’s Net-Zero and ESG Challenges
Industry experts discussed innovative technologies and strategies to address environmental sustainability and governance issues across the continent.Roundtable: Women in Tech 2023: Pathways & Pitfalls for Africa’s Aspiring Female Leaders
An insightful discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, providing a platform for aspiring female leaders to share their experiences and insights.Session: How Tech Innovation is Helping African Governments Unlock Socioeconomic Development
Delivered in partnership with The Tony Blair Institute’s Tomorrow Partnership, this session explored the role of tech innovation in driving socioeconomic growth and development across Africa.
These highlights reflect the dynamic and impactful conversations that took place at the LeadersIn Africa Summit 2023, setting the stage for even more engaging discussions in 2024.
Past Attendee Highlights
LeadersIn Africa has been honored to host some of the most influential figures in African tech, including top executives from leading companies, policymakers, and visionary innovators who are shaping the future of technology on the continent.
Absa
Vice President, Investment Banking
FNB South Africa
Chief Data and Analytics Officer – Merchant Services
Western Cape Government
Chief Information Security Officer
Tunisie Telecom
Deputy CEO
Sasfin
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Telesom
COO and Deputy Group CEO
Nedbank
Vice President
Bank of America
Managing Director