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🌍 Why Global Tech Businesses Should Not Miss Africa Tech Festival 🚀 As the world’s fastest-growing continent for technology and innovation, Africa presents boundless opportunities for global tech businesses looking to expand. However, succeeding in Africa's dynamic market requires more than just a presence—it demands local insights, partnerships, and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities. Africa Tech Festival is the premier event on the continent where these connections happen. By participating, global tech leaders can: - Meet New Customers - Network with Key Players - Gain Market Insights - Showcase Innovations - Form Strategic Partnerships Contact me for opportunities on how you can be a part of this years largest tech event in Africa - charlotte.cross@informa.com #AfricaTech #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #AI #weareafricatechfestival #BusinessGrowth

Africa's relationship with technology is unique. While many parts of the world have gradually adopted technology, Africa has experienced exponential leaps, shaking the foundations of how societies embrace tech. Be part of Africa’s thrilling tech Journey at #GITEXAFRICA24: https://bit.ly/42a2xfR

🚀It's been over six months since I arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, THE Tech #Hub of Africa! As the economic attaché of the French Embassy in Nigeria, I have the pleasure of working to create more #connections between France and Nigeria on Tech topics. 🌟France is not well enough recognized for its Tech and digital #excellence in Nigeria, and promoting a better understanding of our ecosystem is crucial for our country's #attractiveness. This was one of the goals of the mission last June, during which I had the opportunity to accompany a delegation of six Nigerian Tech talents to Paris. They were not only able to attend and contribute to #Vivatech, but also to multiply their meetings with various Tech stakeholders in the French ecosystem. 🤝Another priority, which logically follows, is to promote more exchanges, #collaboration, and offer new business opportunities between our two ecosystems. For this, French Tech Lagos proves to be a powerful community to achieve this goal. This could involve establishing sustainable partnerships with key #local players like Space NXT, or relying on the #international network of the French Tech Mission to facilitate connections beyond borders, such as the recent webinar held with French Tech Casablanca. 🤩The end-of-year program promises to be intense and #dynamic, and I am very eager to share with you the achievements we have envisioned to foster #cooperation between France and Nigeria around Tech! In the photo, a sample of the 'Team France' in Nigeria (left to right): Mr. Christophe Pécot, Regional Audiovisual Attaché | Mr. Igor Chlapak, Director of Business France Nigeria | Mr. Laurent FAVIER, Consul General of France in Lagos | Mr. Cyril DARNEIX, Delegate of the Regional Economic Advisor in Lagos

Africa Tech Festival Day 1 Recap We had the privilege of attending the Africa Tech Festival, where industry leaders shared valuable insights on the future of technology in Africa. Key Takeaways: 1. Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatshi, emphasized knowledge sharing and communication. 2. Orange's Deputy CEO, Brelotte BA, discussed resilience in the face of infrastructure challenges. 3. Huawei's VP, Mohammed Makitour, highlighted the importance of digital transformation for Africa's prosperity. 4. Accenture's Nitesh Singh stressed the need for collaboration and talent development. 5. Panel discussions focused on AI adoption in Africa, featuring experts from Vodacom, Standard Bank, Google, Meta, and Orange. AI in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities - Leveraging AI for network planning, research, and customer engagement - Addressing infrastructure deficits and regulatory challenges - Economic benefits of investing in AI: job creation, improved connectivity, and lower costs - Collaboration between governments, private sectors, and industry players essential for growth Investment and Innovation - Equity and debt financing options for digital infrastructure - Low-cost handsets and innovative business models - Government support crucial for AI adoption and innovation Africa Tech Festival Day 1 underscored the importance of collaboration, resilience, and innovation in driving Africa's digital future. What are your thoughts on Africa's tech landscape? Share your insights! #AfricaTechFestival #DigitalTransformation #AIAdoption #Innovation #Collaboration #Resilience #TechForAfrica

Africa's Tech Giants are rising! Be part of the change. As we see a rapidly growing tech scene in Africa, change is inevitable and Tech Revolution Africa is here to act as the catalyst. @Tech Revolution Africa will connect Industry leaders and Innovators to next generation Tech talents, fostering collaboration, and growth to drive the #digitaleconomy. This Revolution is happening already. you can be part of this now. Connect, Share and Like @Tech Revolution Africa. Coming Soon.

"Solve for X" hackathons focus on tackling Africa's most pressing challenges by harnessing the power of technology, fostering collaboration, and driving sustainable innovation. These events bring together bright minds to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions, transforming problems into opportunities. Through teamwork, creative thinking, and a shared vision, participants work towards sustainable progress that supports Africa's growth and paves the way for a brighter future. These hackathons serve as a platform to inspire, educate, and propel forward technological advancements that can significantly impact African communities. The Empire Partner Foundation goes the extra mile by not only fostering innovative ideas but also helping develop hackathon solutions into market-ready products, ensuring they have real-world applications and create lasting value for Africa's tech ecosystem. #Solve4X MTN South Africa Vodacom Department of Science and Innovation SITA SOC (Ltd)

African tech hubs showed remarkable fortitude during #COVID19, through adaptability, unity and the implementation of #digitalization. Our latest report on Tech Hubs in Africa, delve into the impacts of the pandemic to African tech hubs and their strategies for survival. Check out some of the recommendations: https://bit.ly/4d1kemB

🌟 La French Tech Hong Kong Shenzhen participated in the 2024 French Tech Community Summit in Paris. Thank you to our board members Xavier Roso & Dominique GETREY for representing our Hong Kong Shenzhen community at the annual summit of La #FrenchTech network gathering representatives from communities across the world and France. La French Tech is a unique network made up of 67 communities overseas, 17 Capitals, 31 Communities in France. It is powered by the Mission French Team led by Clara Chappaz & Lucie Finet This year, 182 representatives joined to share best practices, get updates and contribute to the future initiatives: - 2024 strategy and main priorities - Support programs Next40/120, French Tech 2030 - Community Fund - I choose La French Tech 👉 Our Board members are now heading to Viva Technology 2024 for a special year focusing on #AI and #GreenTech. - - Philippe Baudry, Bertrand Quevremont, Stéphanie Dodin France Hong Kong Business Association Hong Kong Trade Development Council #Frenchtech #CommunitySummit

Africa Tech focused or curious and in Europe over next two months? I have a gift 🎁 for you! In the busy global tech ecosystem events calendar, May and June is when Europe takes centre stage with several mega events. From 🇩🇪 Berlin to 🇫🇷 Paris & 🇳🇱 Amsterdam 🇬🇧 London founders, investors & everyone in between will be road-tripping across the continent - which means? Africa's 🌍 Tech Ecosystem will be coming town! As the Euro-Africa corridor continues to strengthen, I'm amazed at how many Africa-Centric events are happening this year across Europe. Headline events 📅 include Viva Technology, London Tech Week, Africa Tech Summit , SuperReturn, AfricArena & our very own soon to launch London Africa Network x Africa Tech Festival collaboration! So how can you keep track? Spun out of my annual African Tech Events Watchlist, I've created my 3rd Digest - Africa Tech Events in Europe 2024 which is a live calendar of all the events happening across this busy period which includes: 🔰 Event Info, Dates, Times & Locations 🔰 Registration Pages & Event Organiser Contacts 🔰 Event Social Handles to Follow Along Online Click here to access it: https://lnkd.in/dsMvWkar 📅 This is a live dash and will be updated with more events - so know of any others happening? Drop them in the comments and we will get them added. P.S. Going to be in town(s)? Comment below to let us know! #Tech #Startups #Investment #Africa #Europe #Events #V54