Your Front-Row Seat to Africa’s Tech Revolution
Break the biggest stories in African tech. Get exclusive access to top innovators, industry leaders, and groundbreaking announcements. From AI breakthroughs to digital infrastructure expansion, Africa Tech Festival is where you’ll uncover the insights shaping Africa’s tech landscape.
What's in it for you?
Exclusive Industry Access
Get direct insights from tech giants, startups, and policymakers.
Breaking News & Trends
Cover Africa’s biggest tech stories and emerging industry developments.
Interview Opportunities
Secure 1:1 interviews with speakers, startups, and investors.
Networking & Content Access
Connect with thought leaders and gain firsthand event coverage.
Sample itinerary for Media
Pre-Festival (10 November)
expand_lessInvestor Day & LeadersIn Summit (Access restrictions apply)
These closed-door sessions may be off-limits to media, but briefings or embargoed notes may be made available for high-tier press—especially for those covering policy, VC trends, or enterprise tech.Pre-Event Interviews & Briefings
Many sponsors, founders, and ministers are available for pre-scheduled interviews. Request access via the PR team or media liaison. Ideal for podcast hosts or long-form content creators.
Tuesday 11 November – Africa Tech Festival Begins
expand_moreOpening Keynote Sessions (Main Stage)
“Mobilising Investment for Africa’s Digital Future”
“Tech for Good: Inclusive Innovation Across the Continent”
Expect announcements from big tech, ministers, and headline sponsors—great soundbites and story leads.
AfricaIgnite Pitch Showcases: Fintech & HealthTech
Media-friendly, with high visual value and great founder quotes.
Ideal for “Ones to Watch” features, founder interviews, or startup highlight reels.
Exhibition Floor & Demo Zones
Walk-through interviews, product demos, and activations by exhibitors such as AWS, Microsoft, SAP, and African scaleups.
Media Zone
Dedicated press room with briefings, Wi-Fi, interview pods, and press kits.
Wednesday 12 November
expand_moreAfricaTech Industry Tracks
Retail, Energy, and Digital Infrastructure sessions offer insightful data points and strong story angles for sector-specific coverage.
VisionAIres Breakfast (Invite-only)
May not be accessible, but interviews with select attendees (government, CxOs) may be arranged through the comms team.
Founder Academy Workshops
Content on “Building in Africa,” “Scaling Sustainably,” or “AI for Good” make for great long-form think pieces.
Pitch Showcases: AI & GreenTech
Focused on sustainability and innovation—good angle for climate-tech or deeptech media.
Thursday 13 November
expand_morePolicy & Digital Government Track
Panels featuring ministers and regulators—quotes and perspectives useful for public policy, telecoms, and regulation reporting.
Startup World Cup Africa Final
Strong visuals and headline material for wrap-up coverage
Ongoing Opportunities
expand_morePress Interview Scheduling
Contact the festival’s PR team early to lock in sessions with keynotes, sponsors, and startup founders.
Media Pass Perks
Includes access to AfricaTech, AfricaCom, and AfricaIgnite content (some invite-only sessions may still be restricted).
Onsite perks like branded lounges, networking mixers, and exclusive briefings may be available.
Media Pass Criteria
Our premium press pass is reserved for accredited press and gives access to Africa Tech Festival’s anchor events, AfricaTech, AfricaCom, AfricaIgnite and The AI Summit Cape Town (core event dates are 11-13 November) and their features.