AfricArena Unveils 7th Grand Summit, Set to Take Place on December 3-4, 2024, at the Cape Town International Conference Centre
AfricArena is gearing up to host its 7th Grand Summit, scheduled to take place on December 3-4, 2024, at the Cape Town International Conference Centre. This highly anticipated event will bring together the brightest minds in technology, innovation, and investment from across Africa, attracting over 600 investors as part of the African Investors' Week, a flagship event in the continent's tech calendar.
Supported by Leading Partners
The Grand Summit is proudly supported by top-tier partners, including AWS Startups, Technology Innovation Agency, GIZ SAIS, eSquared Investments, Wesgro, the City of Cape Town, and TotalEnergies. As a key sponsor, TotalEnergies will also support the Grand Startupper Challenge, where winners of the Startupper Challenge will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to a global audience on the main stage.
Showcasing Africa's Innovative Startups
This year's Grand Summit will feature over 50 startups from 31 African countries, including regional winners from AfricArena's pre-summit events in Johannesburg, Abidjan, Nairobi, Tunis, as well as showcases in London and Paris. Innovative companies such as Terra, Gjenge, Leyalabs, NextAV, Fixa, and Rhea will share their revolutionary solutions aimed at solving local and global problems.
Facilitating Connections and Accelerating Growth
AfricArena continues to play a vital role in connecting startups with investors, facilitating fruitful partnerships, and contributing to the acceleration of Africa's tech ecosystem. Visitors can discover all the participating startups on the Meet Our Grand Summit Startups page.
Prestigious Lineup of Speakers
This year's summit will feature a prestigious lineup of speakers who will share unique insights on the future of technology in Africa:
- Maxime Bayen, co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal, will deliver a keynote on "The State of Technology in Africa".
- Tonee Ndungu, founder and CEO of Kyatbu, will present "What's Next: Africa's Journey to 2025 and Beyond".
- Justin Coetzee, founder and CEO of GoMetro, will share his journey in "The Founder's Journey: Scaling a Startup Globally from the Edge of Africa".
- Maurizio Caio, managing partner of TLcom Capital LLP, will discuss "Achieving Global Returns in Venture Capital in Africa: Lessons from the Last Decade".
Expert Panels and Discussions
In addition to these inspiring talks, expert panels will delve into essential topics shaping the future of technology in Africa:
- The Rise of Deep Tech and AI in Africa
- Gender Diversity in the Tech Space
- Exploring Alternative Financing Mechanisms
- Building Bridges between International and African Ecosystems
Hosting the Event
The Grand Summit 2024 will feature two master of ceremonies: Natasha Ngundu on the main stage and Phindile Dlamini on the innovation stage. Panels with industry thought leaders, such as Zachariah George (Launch Africa Ventures), Aude Juglard (Mstudio), Nic Rawhani (Vula), Alisée de Tonnac (Seedstars), and many more, will enrich the discussions.
