THE LARGEST TECH &
STARTUPS EVENT IN AFRICA

Accelerating Africa’s Digital Economy in the Age of AI

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DIGITAL CITIES

SEE WHAT BROUGHT 55,000+
TECH LEADERS TO MARRAKECH.

Before you exhibit at GITEX AFRICA 2027, explore the official 2026 Event Guide and discover the technologies, industries, buyers, government initiatives and global brands that made Africa's largest tech event the continent's leading business platform.

GITEX AFRICA was founded on a simple idea: to provide Africa with a platform to realise its full potential. Africa has the talent, energy and ambition. To digital sector investors, I say: 'we are ready'.

This readiness is built on strong institutional stability, visionary leadership and a clear political commitment to prioritising the digital sector.

H.E. AZIZ AKHANNOUCH

Prime Minister

Head of Government

SECTORS AT GITEX AFRICA DRIVING A GLOBAL POWER SHIFT THROUGH DISRUPTIVE EXPANSION

AFRICA’S TECH MOMENTUM

Africa is experiencing an unprecedented tech boom, with global investors pouring billions into Africa’s digital economy. The continent’s digital infrastructure and AI markets will more than double in value by 2030, outpacing much of the world. Key indicators of this momentum include:

Digital Economy Growth

Africa’s digital economy is on track to reach $2.9 trillion by 2030. This explosive growth underlines the continent’s role as a digital growth frontier.

Surging AI Adoption

Africa’s AI market is soaring from $4.5 billion to an expected $16.5 billion by 2030 (27% CAGR), as AI solutions tackle uniquely African challenges in agriculture, finance, health, and more.

Infrastructure Investments

Investments in data centers, telecom, and cloud are skyrocketing. The African hyperscale data centre market will surge from $6.7 billion to over $28billion by 2030, supported by the rollout of 5G, cloud services, and enterprise demand.

NORTH STAR AFRICA:

SUPERCHARGED STARTUP-INVESTOR ECOSYSTEM

PITCH YOUR STARTUP. SECURE FUNDING.
UNLOCK AFRICA’S TECH MARKET.

Africa’s startup ecosystem is thriving, with VC investments set to exceed $5B in 2025. By 2030, 375 million young professionals enter the workforce. Propel your startup at GITEX AFRICA — connect with 1,000+ tech hubs and pitch to top investors.

Investor & Matchmaking Programme

Connect with global experts, investors & startups
Africa’s largest tech matchmaking programme: one-on-one global
meeting concierge, sector-aligned deal flow, curated introductions.

Voices Driving Africa’s Innovation

From GITEX AFRICA, experiences and insights from the continent’s trailblazers

AFRICA’S BIGGEST STARTUP AND INVESTOR
CONNECTOR EVENT

The ultimate launchpad for startups to scale.

Access Funding
& Investors

Meet the right VCs for your stage by tapping in Africa’s largest investor pool of nearly 400 venture capitalists, angels, and corporates with $350+ billions in AUM

Pitch on Africa’s
Biggest Stage

Win your chance to secure unexpected funding. The latest winner Deepleaf, agritech startup, walked away with $50,000, be next on stage to make your breakthrough.

Gain global market
exposure

Exhibit to reach thousands of tech executives and corporate buyers coming specifically to find innovative solutions.

POWER PROGRAMMES BUILT TO
LAUNCH AFRICA’S NEXT STARTUP

GITEX AFRICA Scale-up
programme

Plug into mentorship and advisory opportunities of GITEX AFRICA Scale-X programme connecting scaling startups, unicorn founders, experienced VCs, and policy-makers for 1:1 mentorship.

GITEX AFRICA Talent
Academy

Africa’s leading bootcamp for tomorrow’s innovators. Gain the latest technical and business skills shaping digital economies, and empower your organisation to scale with emerging technologies and new market demands.

GITEX AFRICA Diaspora
Programme

Engage with policymakers, founders, and investors connecting Africa’s 170 million-strong diaspora to its $200 billion digital economy, through exclusive networking and mentorship sessions.

Certified training & workshops

Earn certification in transformative tech skills, including Generative AI, Data Science, Blockchain Development, and more with 20+ live-action masterclasses.

Africa Accelerates Towards Becoming a
Global Tech Powerhouse

With substantial investments in advanced technologies, the continent is driving a rapid ascent in digital innovation. Join the movement shaping the new golden era of Africa’s digital economy.

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

GITEX AFRICA 2026 SPONSORS

OUR MEDIA PARTNERS

PROGRAMME SUPPORTING PARTNERS

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Our Community Partners

Global Tech Advocates
Entrepreneur Explorers
Core X
GCPIT
Accelerate Africa
Stagexx Ventures
Morocco Preneur
ABAN
WomenInAI
Smart Cities Council
EYEA
Business Sweden
ANIXI
GAFAI
AFRIC LINKS
Association for Women In Cryptocurrency (AWIC)
German-Moroccan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Baobab Network
Digital Niger
Africa Data Protection
Endeavor
WOMEN CHOICE
XR The Moroccan Association
Wennovation Hub