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Welcome to our exclusive Africa Tech Festival Reports section, where you'll find in-depth industry analyses on critical topics such as cybersecurity, AI, startups, and more. Crafted exclusively by our expert team, these reports offer unique insights you won't find anywhere else.
NEW! Unlocking Business Growth with Africa Tech Festival Sponsorship
Explore the numerous opportunities and benefits of sponsoring & exhibiting at Africa Tech Festival, emphasizing the potential for market expansion, growth opportunities, and strategic insights for new entrants in the African market.
Transformative Horizons Report: The Generative AI Revolution
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the role of generative AI in business is coming more prevelant. We explore the current market outlook, impact on industries and deployment use cases for generative AI in business.
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Strategic Leadership in African Tech: Insights from Airbnb’s Velma Corcoran
In our latest interview with Leadership Council member Velma Corcoran from Airbnb, she shares her visionary insights on the future of African tech. From the transformative potential of AI to empowering tourism entrepreneurs, Velma offers a compelling look at what lies ahead for the continent's digital growth.
Navigating Challenges: Understanding the Decline in Investment for African Tech Startups
This article delves into the primary factors behind the recent funding slowdown across Africa's tech ecosystem and examines its impact on the industry, highlighting the adaptive strategies startups are employing to navigate these turbulent times.
A Glimpse into Start-Up Investment in African Tech in Q1 2024
In 2023, African tech startup investment mirrored a global slowdown due to rising interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties, leading venture capitalists to favor established startups with proven models. Emerging Q1 2024 data highlights key trends shaping the current investment climate for African startups.
Case Study: Blockchain for Secure Transactions in Kenya
In May 2023, the Kenyan government and Venom Foundation launched an initiative to create a blockchain hub in Africa, aiming to drive innovation in sectors like finance, supply chain, agriculture, SMEs, and cross-border trade. The goal is to leverage blockchain technology for developing Web3 applications.
Investment Trends in Africa's Startup Ecosystem: Navigating the Shifts in 2023
Venture funding for African startups followed a bell curve, surging in 2021, peaking in 2022, and declining in 2023. Despite this, the African tech space remains resilient, with Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa as key investment hubs, and emerging hubs like the DRC indicating a shifting landscape.
Case Study: Morocco's Dynamic Cybersecurity Strategy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated Morocco's digital transformation, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This case study explores the impact of the pandemic on the country's cybersecurity landscape and subsequent legislative and strategic responses.
Meet the 2024 Leadership Council for Africa Tech Festival
The Africa Tech Festival proudly collaborates with esteemed business and technological visionaries from across the continent. Our Leadership Council ensures the event authentically reflects diverse perspectives, driving pioneering discussions and dynamic networking opportunities to advance digital progress in Africa. Join us in welcoming the 2024 Leadership Council!
PRESS RELEASES
Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival, Africa’s biggest technology innovation event
From startup founders to business leaders, policymakers, investors, and rising newcomers, the festival aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable world through technology.
Africa Tech Festival 2024 Showcases Women Tech and Telecoms Leaders, Aims to Positively Impact Africa’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Gender Gap
With August marking the celebration of Women’s Month in the host country, the event will proudly showcase many of the women leaders driving growth and innovation across the sector
Incredible opportunities for startups at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival, including a $1,000,000 investment prize
Taking place from 12 to 14 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the 27th Africa Tech Festival is Africa’s biggest showcase of enterprise tech innovation
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What brings our partners back to Africa Tech Festival each year?
Our partners return year after year, and it's easy to see why. With an inspiring speakers’ line-up, cutting-edge solutions, and unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders, Africa Tech Festival is shaping the future of tech in Africa!
97% of exhibitors said they are likely to exhibit again this year.
Africa Tech Festival 2024 – Official Teaser Trailer
Back for its 27th edition, Africa's largest and most influential tech event returns in 2024! From exclusive insights into cutting-edge technologies to networking opportunities with industry leaders, Africa Tech Festival is your gateway to driving change in the digital landscape.
JUMO's Joe Mucheru on AI's role in fintech - Connecting Africa
JUMO President Joe Mucheru joined Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert for a video interview to talk about the fintech company's work across Africa and how it's using artificial intelligence (AI) to provide credit to millions of previously financially excluded Africans.