The eighth edition of Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London, the top tech conference promoting business and investment prospects throughout the continent, will occur at the London Stock Exchange on June 7, 2024. Over 300 African and worldwide tech executives, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporations come together for this much-awaited event to help influence the future of technology and innovation in Africa.
This African Tech Summit (ATS) Investment Showcase, which takes place on June 7th, 2024, gives startups a chance to present how they operate to a diverse audience of investors and potential partners. This outstanding opportunity allows investor-ready ventures to gain exposure, connect with key stakeholders, and secure funding to propel their growth. The previously sold-out summit is a platform for African tech ventures to showcase their innovations and secure partnerships or investment opportunities.
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African Tech Summit (ATS): Success and Impact on startups
Startup Safari, based in Tanzania, is one example of a successful outcome from the previous year’s conference. Once Abraham Itule, the founder and CEO, made his pitch at the Africa Tech Summit London, he was able to get investment. His approach attracted investors’ attention and sparked a successful investment round by showcasing Safiri’s potential to transform transport in Africa. “It was a pleasant surprise to connect with an investor who saw the potential in our vision and decided to invest in our startup,” Itule said. “I made sure to have no expectations going into the summit.”
Apart from the Investment Showcase, the ATS summit provides various thought-provoking and educational programmes, such as masterclasses, panels, keynote addresses, and fireside chats. These workshops offer participants priceless chances to interact with business leaders, broaden their knowledge, and create deep connections.
The ATS summit has various educational and exciting programmes, including critical addresses, fireside chats, debates, breakout sessions, masterclasses, and the Investment Showcase. Attendees will have essential opportunities to network with industry experts, learn new things, and develop lasting relationships during these sessions.
Everything You Need to Know about African Tech Summit (ATS)
The first Africa Tech Summit London took place in 2016 to showcase the continent’s growing tech sector. With programmes hosted in both London and Africa, the summit has since expanded to become one of the most important occasions on the African tech calendar.
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Increasing technological use in Africa has boosted significant economic growth and social development across the African continent.
Africa’s developments have improved information and communication. It’s helped firms reach new markets and customers, and more. Platforms for sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practices and building innovation-accelerating partnerships and networks drive this expansion.
The main goals of the Africa Tech Summit are to advance growth and innovation within the continent’s technology sector. It makes sense that it has become one of the most significant yearly gatherings for the African and international tech communities.