The VIP Experience at Africa Tech Festival
Unlock Exclusive Insights and Elite Networking at Africa Tech Festival
Welcome to your VIP Experience
We’re rolling out the red carpet for a select group of senior executives and decision-makers to join us as VIP guests at Africa Tech Festival.
This exclusive opportunity grants successful applicants full, complimentary access to the festival, along with a suite of VIP perks designed to enhance your experience through greater networking reach and participation in invitation-only roundtables.
If you meet any of the criteria below, we want to hear from you:
- Telecom Operators: Heads of departments and above.
Large Enterprises: Heads of departments and above.*
Government: Senior Managers and above.
Regulators: Senior Managers and above.
Charities/NGOs: Directors and above.
*Only available for companies not offering technology solutions
Each application will be individually assessed to ensure the exclusivity of the program.
Contact the VIP team if you want to be among the top ranks of corporate enterprises, policymakers, and industry innovators within our audience.
What will you gain?
As our guest, you’ll receive exclusive perks and experiences beyond our usual delegate offerings, including:
All Access Premium Content
Gain unrestricted access to all premium content, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of our key sessions and insights.
Early Event App Access
Get ahead with early access to our networking app. The app will be available to VIPs ahead of the event so you can start networking early.
Tech Tours
Our expert guides will lead you through each area, highlighting not only the innovations and key exhibitors but also providing insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping the future.

The VIP Village
The VIP Village is the perfect place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the show floor and spend time building connections with CEOs, CIOs, CDOs, investors, and government leaders that could lead to successful partnerships.
We offer numerous sponsorship opportunities for you to entertain clients, host private meetings, participate in closed-door interactive boardroom sessions, or simply relax and recharge with those driving Africa’s digital transformation.
Opening Hours:
| Tues 17 Nov | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed 18 Nov | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| Thurs 19 Nov | 8:00 – 16:00 |
Bespoke Networking
At Africa Tech Festival, our bespoke networking opportunities are your gateway to connect, collaborate, and conquer new heights in the tech industry. We’ve curated exclusive sessions tailored to your interests and needs.
VIPs gain access to unparalleled networking experiences, from curated roundtables with industry pioneers to exclusive receptions and tailored meetings, each crafted to maximise collaboration.
Our networking opportunities are not just about exchanging business cards; they are about creating lasting relationships and unlocking new opportunities. Join us and be part of a select group of leaders shaping the future of Africa Tech Festival. To find out which sessions suit you best, please get in touch.

Leaders In Africa Summit
Africa Tech Festival's 2025 Leaders In Africa Summit was the premier, invitation-only event for executive leaders in African tech. Hosted at the stunning Forum Embassy Hill, this exclusive summit was an incredible success, bringing together industry trailblazers for impactful discussions, curated roundtables, and high-level networking.
The event tackled the most pressing themes shaping African tech, including enterprise evolution, talent development, telco transformation, and SME enablement, all with a core focus on sustainability and inclusion.
The Leaders In Africa Summit truly cemented itself as the must-attend event for leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of Africa's tech ecosystem. We are already looking forward to building on this success for the 2026 edition, with even more opportunities for thought leadership, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
Please note, attendance is by invitation only. While a VIP pass offers many benefits, participation in the Leaders In Africa Summit is reserved for specially invited guests.


VIP Council
The Africa Tech Festival VIP Council unites senior leaders shaping Africa’s digital future, helping refine the VIP experience, elevate executive connections, and extend the Festival’s impact through their networks.
VIP Partners
Take a look at our 2026 VIP Partners - showcasing the collaborations that helped shape industry innovation.
Black At
Black At is a platform designed to bridge the gap between Black creatives and global brands opening doors to meaningful engagement and business opportunities around the world.
With a strong focus on creativity, our mission is to spotlight Black talent and create more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and impact on the global stage. Our unwavering focus revolves around instigating transformative change and generating unparalleled opportunities for our community. We achieve this by ensuring robust representation, facilitating impactful B2B collaborations, and cultivating our distinct spaces.
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) South Africa Chapter
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading organisation committed to awareness, practical implementation, and certification for the future of cloud security. The CSA is dedicated to promoting the use of best practices for providing security assurance within cloud computing and providing education on the uses of cloud computing to help secure all other forms of computing.
The South African Chapter of CSA, CSA South Africa Chapter, is dedicated to promoting secure cloud computing practices across the region. As a recognised body within the global CSA global network, the CSA South Africa Chapter acts as a regional hub for education, collaboration, research, and advocacy in cloud security. Our mission is to empower professionals and organisations to build and maintain secure cloud environments that drive innovation and economic growth.
Join CSA SA Chapter at https://join.csachapter.org.za/
Pan African Chamber of Commerce
The Pan African Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is an advocate for a business environment conducive to enterprise creation and development, generating employment and contributing to the socio economic development of Africa We represent companies across Africa and advocate on trade issues to enhance their performance and ensure that our members remain globally competitive.
The Pan African Chamber of Commerce brings together companies based in Africa who want to see better trade policies and more effective and efficient trade rules and regulations. We are a resource for governments and business community, acting as an advocate and thought leader on key trade issues.
The core mission of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce is helping to secure Africa’s economic prosperity through our work with African Governments, international trade bodies, education and investment promotion agencies, and we work to strengthen Africa’s tourism sector, one of our major services exports
• To serve : Elevate the trade and export support ecosystem in Africa. Use innovative approaches to develop the ‘go-to’ trade and export service network for economic development
• To synergize: Maximize regional synergies between and among companies and other parties to facilitate export market entry and growth. Increase the number of exporting companies by 20 percent by the end of 2030.
• To stimulate: Communicate the compelling export story across the region driving businesses to the export support ecosystem and to the opportunities to synergize.
Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya
The Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK) is the industry association representing technology service providers in Kenya.
Established in 1999, TESPOK works to promote the growth of Kenya's digital economy by advocating for enabling ICT policies and regulations, fostering industry collaboration, and supporting innovation across the technology ecosystem.
TESPOK brings together Internet Service Providers (ISPs), data centres, cloud service providers, telecommunications companies, digital infrastructure providers, and other ICT stakeholders to address industry challenges, advance best practices, and strengthen Kenya's position as a regional digital hub. The Association also manages the Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) and coordinates initiatives that enhance internet resilience, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion.
