About
Shaping Africa's digital future
The Tech & AI International Expo brings together industry leaders, techpreneurs, startups, investors, policymakers, academics, researchers and media to shape the future of technology in Africa.
What it is
Three days, built for getting things done
Delegates, exhibitors and sponsors take part in a range of activities curated to showcase innovation on the continent. The programme spans case studies of successful digitisation of services, the hackathon, the exhibition floor, a Funders Den for investors and startups, a Dealers Lounge for business matchmaking, Super Sessions pairing a keynote with a panel, and masterclasses led by speakers from different industries. It closes with the Presidential Reception and the awards.
Africa's digital economy is projected to grow from $180 billion today to over $700 billion by 2050, which makes this a pivotal moment to collaborate, invest and innovate.
Conference themes
What the programme is built around
Four themes run through the three days, and most sessions sit under one of them.
eGovernance & Digital Inclusion
Driving accessible, transparent and citizen-focused digital services.
Infrastructure & Investment
Financing and building resilient digital ecosystems.
Digital Skills & Talent Development
Building Africa's future workforce through education and leadership.
Critical Industries Transformation
Applying AI and technology across energy, agriculture, finance and more.
On the programme
What actually happens
Super Sessions
A topical keynote followed by a panel discussion, on the main stage.
Masterclasses
Practical, hands-on sessions led by speakers from across industries.
Funders Den
Startups pitching directly to investors, in a structured format.
Dealers Lounge
Business matchmaking, set up so you can book time with the right people.
The Exhibition
Pavilions grouped by sector, plus a Startup Village and a live demo zone.
African Innovation Challenge
The hackathon, culminating in finals judged live on the main stage.
Case study reviews
Sessions examining digitisation of services that has worked in practice.
Presidential Reception
The closing evening on 26 September, where the awards are announced.
Why attend
What you get out of being there
The people setting the agenda
Ministers, regulators, founders and investors in the same rooms for three days, at a scale where you can actually reach them.
Deals, not just talks
The Funders Den puts startups in front of investors, and the Dealers Lounge exists purely for business matchmaking.
Work you can copy
Case studies of digitisation that actually shipped, presented by the teams who delivered them, including what went wrong.
A continent's worth of range
Delegates from across Africa and beyond, spanning government, corporates, academia, startups and media.
Be in the room
Check which tier covers the days you want, then sort travel early.