By our staff reporter
GITEX Africa, the continent’s premier tech and start-up event, is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, promising to be a platform for robust discussions and collaborative ventures aimed at propelling Africa’s digital economy forward. Scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from May 29 to 31, the event has garnered significant momentum, driven by the collective efforts of industry stakeholders and government support.
Under the esteemed High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the 2nd edition of GITEX Africa is poised to build upon the success of its inaugural event in 2023, which was hailed as the world’s best tech launch event. With a diverse lineup of tech topics and collaborative initiatives, the event aims to foster innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and promote cross-continental partnerships.
Organized under the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD), GITEX Africa 2024 will bring together thousands of attendees from across the continent for large-scale discourse and future-focused collaborations. From cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) to cybersecurity, digital health, and artificial intelligence, the event will explore a wide range of tech themes critical to Africa’s digital advancement.
Dr. Ghita Mezzour, the Moroccan Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, emphasized the continent’s enthusiastic embrace of the digital revolution and Morocco’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in the digital field. With ambitious plans for the 2nd edition in Marrakech, Dr. Mezzour expressed excitement about hosting a diverse and impactful African and international tech presence.
Mohammed Drissi Melyani, the General Director of ADD, highlighted the success of the inaugural GITEX Africa event in 2023 and reiterated Morocco’s commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation journey. The upcoming edition presents another opportunity to enhance Africa’s digital ecosystems and boost the continent’s competitiveness in the global tech landscape.
A significant addition to this year’s event is the co-located World Future Health Africa, held under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and the Digital Development Agency. This initiative underscores the continent’s commitment to accelerating the digital health revolution and leveraging technology to address healthcare challenges.
Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, the organizer of GITEX Africa and World Future Health Africa, highlighted the growing energy and demand for digital advancement from Africa, surpassing that of matured developed continents. The event’s tech showcase, including artificial intelligence applications in society and business, promises to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities.
The 2nd edition of GITEX Africa will welcome returning exhibitors, including multinational majors like Epson, Honeywell, Kaspersky, and Lexar, among others. These companies are eager to engage in future-focused collaborations and contribute to Africa’s thriving tech ecosystem.
