BIGTECH: The Pinnacle of Technology, Startups, and Digital Innovation in Africa and the Middle East
BIGTECH is designed by TPM Events to be the largest event organized by Tunisia, dedicated to technologies, startups, and digital innovation in Africa and the Middle East. It is the culmination of previous successes, including 2 editions of Afric'up: the African startup summit, 1 edition of Job Fair, and 7 editions of TDS: the Tunisia Digital Summit, which was placed under the aegis of the Presidency of the Government in 2023.
A Hub for Innovation and Technology
BIGTECH will also host the first editions of Developer Days, GEEC, and Impact Now by Impact Partner. In conjunction with this special edition, Notion City and Nvidia Deep Learning Institute, in partnership with Esprit, are launching the first massive AI training program in Tunisia, benefiting 300 young developers, engineers, innovators, and students. Tunisian AI Society, our scientific and strategic partner, has privileged this edition with an unprecedented program around artificial intelligence, featuring renowned speakers such as:
- Dr. Usama Fayyad, Executive Director of Northeastern's Institute for Experiential AI and Professor of Practice in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences
- Dr. Jamel Gafsi, General Manager, Microsoft Europe
- Imed Zitouni, Director of Engineering, Google, USA
- Mohamed Karouia, Founder and Managing Partner of Executive Digital Partners, France
- Nizar Yaiche, PwC Global Digital Leader, Former Finance Minister, Tunisia
Celebrating Women in Technology
The 3rd edition of WIDZ, Women in Data Science, will take place on the main stage of BIGTECH, honoring women in the high-tech sector.
A Convergence of Technology, Startups, and Innovation
As a convergence point for technology, startup ecosystems, digital innovation, media, gaming, e-sports, and entertainment, BIGTECH marks Tunisia's commitment to innovation in Africa.
Unleashing the Potential of Africa and Tunisia
By tapping into its vast pool of talented youth, optimistic and skilled, and its elite abroad, BIGTECH presents a vision of Tunisia and Africa ready to play a central role in shaping their futures and unlocking their full potential on the international stage.
"We have the ambition to be at the forefront of an economy that will shape humanity's future," said Skander Haddar, CEO of TPM Events.
A Unique Event with Diverse Content
This atypical event offers a diverse range of content and impactful themes, including AI, VC, startups, gaming, social impact, and digital inclusion, all in one meeting from June 26 to 29, 2024, at the Parc des Expositions du Kram.