Shape the Future of Technology at Africa Tech Festival
Africa Tech Festival is a vibrant event uniting innovators and global leaders working to leverage the transformative power of technology.
With 15,000 attendees, 450 speakers, and 5,500 businesses from 100+ countries, it provides a 360 view of how tech and strategy evolution is reshaping Africa’s diverse industry sectors - from telecoms, financial services, healthcare, government, SME and start-ups, retail, manufacture, logistics, and beyond.
Expect world-class speakers, industry-leading content, international exhibitions, and outcome-driven networking focused on tech integration's real-world impact.
We explore AI, machine learning, 5G, data analytics, cybersecurity, fintech, edge computing, and robotics revolutionizing African enterprise.
For 26 years, we’ve been a forum for conversations, connections, and celebration exploring how innovation is addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges while elevating African tech onto the global stage.
As a truly global event, Africa Tech Festival is a gateway to the continent, the perfect platform for new entrants and expanding businesses to explore the world’s most exciting tech market.
Register for Africa Tech Festival 2024 today to be part of the journey!
Connect, Learn and Discover
14,000+
Attendees
300+
Speakers
200+
Exhibitors
Uniting Tech's Brightest Minds
AfricaCom
Explore all things telecoms, connectivity, digital infrastructure and sustainable development
AfricaTech
Discover innovative, disruptive technologies and their integration across African industry verticals
AfricaIgnite
Empowering entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey to drive positive change in Africa and globally
The AI Summit Cape Town
As AI transforms industries and reshapes the future, Cape Town emerges as a leading African hub for innovation.
2024 Speakers include
Funke Opeke
CEO
MainOne
Leo Skarlatos
CEO
AT (formerly Airtel Tigo)
Nollie Maoto
Chief Data and Analytics Officer – Merchant Services
FNB South Africa
Prasanna Kumar Burri
Group Chief Information Officer
Dangote Group
Simbah Mutasa
Managing Director
Bank of America
Mary Mahuma
CIO, Southern Africa
Philip Morris
Norbert Prihoda
Deputy CEO
Tunisie Telecom
Faith Burn
Chief Information Officer
Eskom Holdings SOC
Samwel Magesa
Chief Data Officer
NBC Bank
Sithembile Songo
CISO
Eskom Holdings SOC
2023 Post Show Report
Explore the vibrant African tech landscape with the Africa Tech Festival 2023 Post Show Report, offering valuable insights into attendee stats, key topics, prominent speakers, and impactful moments.
Exclusive: Africa Cyber Security Report 2024
The Role of Cybersecurity in Safeguarding Africa’s Digital Transformation - 2024 Report.
Deep dive into the accelerating digital landscape of Africa, underlining the critical role of cybersecurity in ensuring a resilient and secure digital future, in this exclusive report, produced by Africa Tech Festival's research team.
Connecting Africa: Our Community For Africa's digital architects
Connecting Africa is the premier online community dedicated to tackling the immense scope of the African digital landscape. Connecting Africa offers a comprehensive, informed and nuanced understanding of the region's communications networking and ICT sector and the commercial opportunities such insight can afford.
Join a community of decision makers from across the entire communications technology ecosystem that are either based in Africa, conducting business with African enterprises or seeking to learn more about one of the communications industry's growth hot-spots!
Proud AAXO Member
We are proud to be a member of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers.
AAXO is committed to promoting the African exhibitions industry, encouraging businesses to invest and participate in exhibitions, affording our members the tools and resources for successful exhibition management, and encouraging world-class industry standards.
