GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event is set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco this year from May 29 to 31.
The second edition of the event is on high momentum to welcome biggest tech and start-up firms for conversations and collaborative ventures for the continent’s tech space.
This year’s edition of Africa’s largest tech event is under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD).
GITEX Africa 2024 follows its pioneering debut in 2023 which was rated by the attending tech community as the world’s best tech launch event.
The intense global interest in exploring diverse tech themes is now powering GITEX Africa’s growth, fueling momentum in a maturing digital ecosystem while turbocharging a big tech rush into one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic markets.
GITEX Africa 2024 shall welcome thousands of attendees from across the continent for large scale discourse and future-focused collaborations.
The event is expected to accelerate technology’s massive advances across diverse industries, from cloud and IOT, cybersecurity, digital health, future finance, to consumer tech, telecoms, and artificial intelligence.
The Moroccan Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, H.E. Dr Ghita Mezzour met with organisers in Morocco recently as plans ramp up for the development of an expanded purpose-built venue to accommodate the surge in global exhibitor demand.
“The success of the 1st edition of GITEX Africa Morocco highlights our continent’s enthusiastic embrace of the digital revolution and Morocco’s commitment to strengthen South-South cooperation in the digital field, as well as its contribution to the international promotion of the African continent in accordance with the High Royal Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him.” said H.E. Dr Mezzour.
“Our ambitions are growing as we look ahead to the 2nd edition in the beautiful city of Marrakech. We’re excited about making GITEX Africa Morocco even more remarkable and look forward to hosting a diverse and impactful African and international tech presence.”
Mr. Mohammed Drissi Melyani, the General Director of ADD, added: “The Kingdom of Morocco successfully hosted the first edition of GITEX Africa Morocco in 2023, which showcased Africa as an emergent continent in the digital economy. The 2nd edition in 2024 is another opportunity to enhance and support Africa’s digital transformation progress and boost the competitiveness of the continent’s digital ecosystems.”
GITEX Africa is organised by KAOUN International, the overseas affiliate of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which organises GITEX GLOBAL in the UAE, the world’s largest and most trusted tech and start-up event.