Africa Tech Festival

We're absolutely thrilled to have First Serve Ventures onboard as the Founder Day sponsor at #AfricaTechFestival 2025! 🚀 We can’t wait to see the conversations, collaborations, and success stories that come from it! ➡️ Be sure to pre-register to join the action this November: https://lnkd.in/epWdDHaR #techstartups #africanstartups #founders #startupfounders #africaignite

From groundbreaking tech innovations to unforgettable connections, #AfricaTechFestival is the beating heart of Africa’s tech and telecoms ecosystem. Hear from our amazing attendees who experienced the energy, collaboration, and innovation firsthand: 💬 "The scale, the scope, the number of delegates – absolutely blown away!" 💬 "A space like this brings together founders, tech teams, investors, and #telecom giants." 💬 "We made connections with awesome customers and partners!" Don’t miss out on Africa Tech Festival 2025! ➡️ Pre-register now and be part of the action: https://lnkd.in/e__yzyWb #techevent #telecommunications #techstartups #africanstartups

Meet 11 government leaders who are at the forefront of Africa’s tech revolution! 🌍 From driving #digitaltransformation to shaping policy and innovation, these visionaries are building the continent’s digital future. 🌟 Hon. Rose Pola Pricemou, Republic of Guinea 🌟 Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) 🌟 Hon. Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, ICT & National Guidance, The Republic of Uganda 🌟 Hon. Mondli Gungubele, Ministry of Communications & Digital Technologies, The Republic of South Africa 🌟 Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, Department of Communications & Digital Technologies, Republic of South Africa 🌟 Hon. Solly Malatsi, Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies, The Republic of South Africa 🌟 Mlindi Mashologu M. Eng, Department of Communications & Digital Technologies, South Africa 🌟 Hon. Monica Musenero Masanza, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation, The Republic of Uganda 🌟 Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, Minister of Information, Communication & The Digital Economy, Republic of Kenya 🌟 Eng.John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS,MBS, State Department for ICT & the Digital Economy, Government of Kenya 🌟 Alderman James Vos, City of Cape Town

Africa’s tech sector is booming! With the IT market projected to hit $150 billion by 2025 and growing at a 10.2% CAGR, it's creating millions of jobs and driving innovation.* 🚀🌍 In this thriving ecosystem, visionary leaders are transforming industries and shaping the continent’s digital future. Meet six exceptional #techleaders featured in our 100 of the Most Influential African Leaders in Technology & Telecommunications 2024 report: 🚀 Tebogo Leshope, SENTECH Soc Ltd 🚀 Deon Geyser, Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa 🚀 Pushkar Gokhale, Openserve 🚀 Ada Nduka Oyom, She Code Africa 🚀 Tony Archibong, YouTube 🚀 Strive Masiyiwa, Econet Group (Cassava Technologies & Econet Wireless Zimbabwe) & Higherlife Foundation *Source: Zoe Talent Solutions #africantech #techinnovation #technologyleaders #africatechfestival

NEWS: ICT analyst Francis Hook forecasts the key regulatory issues up for discussion in 2025 including #AI, the digital economy, digital public infrastructure, data protection, and competition. #ConnectingAfrica #2025Outlook #regulation #digitaleconomy #dataprotection #competition #ICTOutlook #AfricaTech Read the full article here: http://spr.ly/6048aj3RC

Africa's #techrevolution is transforming the #telecommunication, media, and broadcasting sectors. 🌍 With over 1.5 billion people, a rapidly expanding middle class, and dynamic demographics, the continent offers immense growth opportunities across industries. ➡️ Read the full article for more insights: https://lnkd.in/e3Ghqhyg #telcos #telecom #africatech #connectivity

“At AfricaCom, global tech giants like Meta, Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft showcased their commitment to Africa’s AI journey… [illustrating] the dual potential of big tech investments: fostering local innovation while addressing societal challenges.” Highlights from Africa Tech Festival 2024 and big tech’s role in Africa’s AI future in this article here: https://lnkd.in/dyYV_sPY Image: With Google's Alex Okosi at Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town.

Two months ago, #AfricaTechFestival 2024 kicked off with incredible energy at the CTICC! The first day set the tone for a week of innovation, collaboration, and groundbreaking conversations about the future of African tech. ▶️ Relive the highlights: http://spr.ly/6040aPBpm Whether you were there or missed it, this video captures the buzz, networking, and inspiration that defined Day 1. Don't miss out this year! ➡️ Register your interest for Africa Tech Festival 2025 now: http://spr.ly/6042aPBpo

NEWS: A study from Flourish Ventures found that 86% of African #techfounders struggle with their mental wellbeing, with many experiencing high levels of #stress, anxiety, exhaustion and #burnout. #ConnectingAfrica #Founders Endeavor South Africa, Launch Africa Ventures, Madica, Econa - Entrepreneur Mental Wellness, Startup Snapshot. Read the full article here: http://spr.ly/6042a6scm

From groundbreaking #cybersecurity initiatives to expanding digital access, these seven trailblazers are transforming Africa’s tech solutions landscape. These leaders are featured in the new #AfricaTechFestival report on the Top 100 African Leaders in Technology and Telecommunications report. Featured leaders: 👤 Alex Okosi, Google Africa 👤 Hardy Pemhiwa, Cassava Technologies 👤 President Ntuli, Hewlett Packard Enterprise 👤 Ravi Bhat, Microsoft Africa 👤 Kojo Boakye, Meta 👤 Kerissa Varma, Microsoft 👤 Yaonya Jonathan DJIE, AXIAN Group #africantech #techleaders #techsolutions #africatech