Africa’s tech scene is pulsating with energy and innovation, and these events are where the future unfolds.
Mark your calendars, because in 2024, these 10 tech gatherings promise to ignite ideas, forge connections, and propel the continent’s tech revolution forward.
Innovate Nigeria Conference and Expo 2024
Date: February 6 – 9
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Join the biggest Corporate Innovation Conference and Expo in Nigeria themed “Accelerating Business Transformation in the Age of AI” with 14+ industry tracks including AI, Fintech, Manufacturing & Automation, Healthcare, Energy & Climate, Finance & Trade, Mobility, Ed-tech, Proptech, Smart City & Infrastructure, Future of Work & Talent, Civic Tech & E-Gov, Foodtech/Agric, Corporate venture & M&A.
The Conference will drive cross-sector conversations around Innovation with a lineup of top-notch speakers, exploring 12+ industries/tracks, with over 5000+ attendees and 10,000+ online participants. The event will feature an array of offerings, including enlightening conference sessions, dynamic exhibitions, exclusive studio tours, enriching masterclasses, investor dinner, and more
9th Edition Connected Banking Summit
Date: November (TBD)
Location: Accra, Ghana
The 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on November, 2024.
This anticipated summit promises two days of insights, discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the BFSI sector.
The Connected Banking Summit has garnered a reputation for championing forward-thinking banking models, with a focus on accelerating digital transformation, ensuring impeccable customer experiences, upholding regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.
12th ICT4D Conference
Date: March 18th to 21st, 2024
Location: Accra, Ghana
This cross-disciplinary conference attracts approximately 700 technical advisors and senior executives hailing from public, private, and civil society organizations within the humanitarian and international development sectors.
This global conference delves into the transformative potential of Information Communication
Technology for Development (ICT4D) and data innovations, showcasing their tangible impact on the lives of millions.
It sheds light on how these technologies enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian relief, development, and conservation projects.
GITEX Africa
Date: May 29 – 31, 2024
Location: Marrakesh, Morrocco
GITEX AFRICA is the entryway into the heart of this tech-driven metamorphosis, promising immediate ROI and unmatched economic prospects.
This unifying event presents an unprecedented chance to align with policymakers, shape tech-forward governmental strategies, and play a pivotal role in the public-private partnerships propelling Africa’s tech readiness.
Africa Money and Defi Summit West Africa
Date: TBD
Location: Accra, Ghana
Africa Money and DeFi Summit West Africa connects industry leaders from the African fintech and crypto industries with international players.
Network and do business with leading companies in fintech, payments, decentralized finance (DeFi), ReFi, crypto, Web3, digital lending, FX, digital identity, cybersecurity, insurtech, mobile money, investors, start-ups, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
MWC Kigali 2024
Date: October 29 – 31
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
The MWC Kigali event explores how mobile technology and digital solutions can address challenges and create opportunities in Africa, covering topics like 5G, FinTech, the digital economy, and health tech.
Tech In Ghana Conference 2024
Date: 26th November, 2024
Location: Accra, Ghana
Tech in Ghana is a prominent UK-Ghana platform dedicated to strengthening and showcasing Ghana’s thriving tech ecosystem both locally and to the world. Since launching in 2017, it has garnered the active involvement of several multinational corporations, decision-makers, investors, fast-growing scale-ups, and founders from the region.
Organised twice annually, in London and Accra, Tech in Ghana provides a valuable avenue for its burgeoning tech industry to come together, engage in global knowledge exchange, network with industry peers, and showcase innovation.
Tech Connect Africa
Date: TBD
Locations: Kigali, Lagos, Accra
Tech Connect Africa is a global social enterprise. Our mission is to unify the global African diaspora and build a future of tech that embodies our culture, connection, and community
The Africa Tech Festival, Cape Town
Date: 11 – 14th November
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Tech Festival is the perfect place to learn about the latest trends in technology, network with industry leaders, and find new opportunities
Africa Bitcoin Conference
Date: 9th December 2024
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) is a premier event for Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals in Africa and beyond. It’s a platform for education, networking, and exploring the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology on the African continent.
Full List of Events
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