Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town celebrated the continent's tech pioneers, showcasing innovation, collaboration, and a bright future for African technology
Article published (updated) on: 18th November 2024
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In Summary:
The 2024 Africa Tech Festival, held in Cape Town, South Africa, celebrated the continent's technology leaders and showcased its dynamic growth in tech innovation. Featuring the participation of influential founders, policymakers, and investors, this year marked the event’s most successful edition in its 27-year history. The festival emphasized skills development, collaboration, and strategic discussions on AI, regulatory frameworks, and gender representation in venture capital. Highlights included masterclasses, workshops, and the prestigious Africa Tech Festival Awards, which honored pioneers making a significant impact across industries. The event reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to advancing its digital transformation, strengthening Cape Town’s position as a tech hub, and inspiring sustainable growth.
Key Highlights:
Skills Development & Workshops: Masterclasses on AI content creation, security training, and scaling AI pilot projects.
YALI Alumni Expo: Focused on showcasing alumni driving positive change and sustainable innovations.
Empowering Female Founders Panel: Addressed the gender funding gap, promoting support and leadership for female founders.
Africa Tech Festival Awards: Celebrated achievements across the continent with notable winners like MTN Ghana (Telco of the Year) and GRIT (AIConics Award).
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