the ultimate guide to the 10 best tech events in africa in 2024
If you are interested in the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the African tech scene, you should not miss these 10 events that will take place across the continent in 2024. These events will bring together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and policymakers from Africa and beyond, and offer a platform for learning, networking, and showcasing the best of African tech.
– Date: February 6 – 9
– Location: Lagos, Nigeria
– Overview: The largest Corporate Innovation Conference and Expo in Nigeria, themed “Accelerating Business Transformation in the Age of AI,” featuring 14+ industry tracks and attracting top-notch speakers. The event will foster cross-sector discussions, attracting over 5,000 attendees and 10,000 online participants.
– Date: February 14 – 15
– Location: Nairobi, Kenya
– Overview: A two-day summit that will explore the latest trends and opportunities in the African tech ecosystem, covering topics such as fintech, e-commerce, health tech, agri-tech, ed-tech, and more. The summit will also feature the Africa Startup Summit, the Money & Blockchain Summit, and the Future Summit, as well as networking sessions, workshops, and pitch competitions.
– Date: February 15
– Location: Lagos, Nigeria
– Overview: A one-day festival that will celebrate the vibrant and diverse tech community in Lagos, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and exhibitions. The festival will also showcase the latest products and services from local and international tech companies, as well as the best startups and talent from Lagos.
– Date: February 21
– Location: Accra, Ghana
– Overview: A two-day summit that will focus on forward-thinking banking models, digital transformation, customer experiences, regulatory compliance, privacy, and security. Global executives and industry experts will convene to discuss and network on the future of banking in West Africa.
– Date: February 27 – March 1
– Location: Lagos, Nigeria
– Overview: A three-day summit that will explore the convergence of technology, media, and entertainment, and how they are shaping the future of storytelling, content creation, and distribution. The summit will feature speakers, panels, workshops, demos, and showcases from leading companies and creators in the fields of gaming, animation, VR, AR, and more.
– Date: March 5 – 6
– Location: Cairo, Egypt
– Overview: A two-day summit that will examine the latest innovations and challenges in the financial services industry in North Africa, covering topics such as digital banking, payments, lending, insurance, blockchain, and more. The summit will also feature the Finnovex Awards, which will recognize and celebrate the excellence and achievements of the fintech sector in the region.
– Date: March 6
– Location: Nairobi, Kenya
– Overview: A one-day summit that will focus on forward-thinking banking models, digital transformation, customer experiences, regulatory compliance, privacy, and security. Global executives and industry experts will convene to discuss and network on the future of banking in East Africa.
– Date: March 8 – 9
– Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
– Overview: A two-day forum that will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and policymakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Africa. The forum will also feature the Oxford Africa Innovation Fair, which will showcase the most innovative and impactful ventures from across the continent.
– Date: March 12 – 15
– Location: Lagos, Nigeria
– Overview: A four-day expo that will showcase the latest trends and developments in the gaming industry in Africa, covering real money gaming (sports betting, lottery, and casino), fintech, esports, and more. The expo will also feature the Africa Gaming Awards, which will honor the best gaming operators, suppliers, and regulators in the region.
– Date: TBD
– Locations: Kigali, Lagos, Accra
– Overview: A series of events that will connect tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond, and offer a platform for learning, networking, and showcasing the best of African tech. The events will cover various sectors and domains, such as health, education, security, tourism, and environment.
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