The Future Map Foundation has announced plans to host the second edition of the Global Tech Africa (GTA) conference, with the theme Global Collaborations, Local Transformations, from July 24 to 26, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference aims to unite African and global technology players to foster growth possibilities and strengthen the continent’s tech sector.
The conference is an initiative of Future Map Foundation in partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation, Business Sweden, RivExcel Health, the U.S. Consulate, Venture Garden Group, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
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It’s an event where government officials, investors, founders, policymakers, development partners, academia, inventors, and tech enthusiasts interested in Africa’s innovation ecosystem come together.
Participants should anticipate thought-provoking keynotes, engaging workshops, roundtable discussions, fireside chats with Industry Titans, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge technologies as the countdown to GTA Conference 2024 approaches. It’s a platform where you will learn about the newest developments and cutting-edge technology that will change the industry.
The previous edition of the GTA conference
Last year was the maiden edition of the Global Tech Africa Conference. Some of the brightest minds in tech thought leaders, innovators, and industry pioneers were brought together to discuss technology’s future in Africa.
The GTA Conference was held in the Lagos Continental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos, from November 17–20, 2023, after a GTA Summit on July 25, 2023. The conference schedule included plenary talks, breakout sessions, exhibitions, pitch competitions, sideline networking, and cocktail hours.
With a more extensive schedule of speakers, thought-provoking seminars, and networking opportunities, this year looks to be even more transformational.
Cutting-edge trends, the best prospects for networking, and practical tactics influencing the direction of technology in Africa will be exhibited this July.
The future of healthcare in Africa will be the primary topic of discussion at the Global Tech Africa Conference in 2024, emphasising developing robust health data systems.
Registrations for the upcoming GTA Conference 2024 edition are ongoing.
The brain behind GTA
The visionary behind the Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference is Future Map Africa.
The GTA Conference was started because Future Map Africa is renowned for encouraging the usage and use of technology in Africa. They serve as the driving force behind innovation and development on the African continent and as a compass pointing towards a more promising tech-driven future.
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Future Map Africa promises a thrilling experience at GTA 2024, where the AI revolution in Africa takes centre stage. The public is urged to come and explore as the tremendous potential of AI is delved into to change lives all over the continent.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with innovators, visionaries, and change-makers worldwide to influence AI in Africa, engage in innovative dialogues, and establish alliances to promote technical advancements customised for Africa’s development.
You will have the chance to take part in developing long-term solutions to Africa’s problems, opening the door to a flourishing AI-powered future.
Global Tech Africa (GTA) is a project that unites all critical players in the continent’s technology ecosystem to explore prospects for using technology to promote growth and development on the Continent.
