5th edition of Africa Tech Summit to be held in Nairobi

A leading tech event providing insight and networking, Africa Tech Summit will host its fifth edition on the 15th to 16th of February 2023, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.

This year’s Africa Tech Summit will feature 1000 plus delegates, 450 plus companies, three in one summit, 150 speakers across two stages, masterclass sessions, an exhibition and multiple networking events to drive business and investment forward.

The summit will convene tech leaders and stakeholders, including investors, corporates, mobile operators, fintech, DeFi and crypto ventures, start-ups, developers, regulators, and policymakers to do business across the continent. 

 According to the summit’s official website, three major events will be held namely: the Africa Money and DeFi Summit, the Africa Startup Summit and the Africa Mobile and App Summit, which brings together tech players from across the continent.

“As the Fintech space continues to experience 20 percent growth year on year, with the market estimated to reach $40billion by 2025 according to MasterCard, the Africa Money and DeFi Summit will continue to uncover new opportunities in FinTech, Web3, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi).”

The Africa Startup Summit, which connects tech startups with investors and corporates, will unpack opportunities and challenges within the ecosystem while showcasing leading ventures. 

The Africa Mobile and App Summit will explore new technologies and solutions in the African mobile ecosystem and share insights on the future of mobile growth and trends in Africa.

10 selected African startups will pitch their company and solution on stage to an audience of investors and corporates, under the segment Pitch Live. 

 

 

Diana Mutheu

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