With GITEX Africa 2025 set to take place from April 14-16 in Marrakech, Morocco, discussions are intensifying around Africa’s digital future. Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International, met with Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, to explore ways to strengthen Morocco’s digital ecosystem and drive innovation across Africa.
LohMirmand described the meeting, held on February 28, as a “motivating pointed exchange tinged with an openness to strive for more impactful outcomes for all stakeholders and participants at large.” The event, she noted, will welcome Morocco’s new leadership’s drive to shape a competitive yet collaborative, AI-powered future.
As Africa’s largest technology and startup show, GITEX Africa 2025 promises to be a powerful platform showcasing the continent’s technological advancements, infrastructure development, and entrepreneurial talent.
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GITEX Africa 2025 set to redefine the continent’s tech landscape
Scheduled for three days of high-level networking, thought leadership, and groundbreaking innovations, GITEX Africa 2025 will provide unrivalled opportunities for tech giants, startups, investors, and government leaders to connect and collaborate.
This year’s event will bring together industry leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, telecom, and network infrastructure to explore Africa’s next big innovations. Conversations around digital cities, future banking, and fintech advancements will take center stage, alongside cutting-edge solutions in health technology, agritech, and food security. The event will also spotlight the role of educational technology, sports tech, sustainability, and mobility in shaping the future of the continent.
Beyond showcasing the latest breakthroughs, GITEX Africa 2025 will serve as a launchpad for strategic collaborations, fostering connections between global and African tech ecosystems. With a focus on investment, innovation, and impact, the event will open doors for startups and established enterprises to access funding, scale their solutions, and forge game-changing partnerships.
Achievements of GITEX 2024
GITEX Africa 2024 set a new benchmark for technology and innovation on the continent, drawing an impressive 45,000 attendees from 130 countries. The event featured 1,400 exhibitors and startups, 660 speakers, and 650 government entities, fostering dialogue on Africa’s digital transformation. Investors managing over $250 billion in assets engaged in 3,700+ pre-arranged meetings, solidifying GITEX Africa as a crucial hub for tech-driven partnerships and growth.
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A premier gateway to Africa’s tech-driven future
As Morocco positions itself as a leading force in Africa’s digital evolution, GITEX Africa 2025 will be the epicentre of dialogue, deal-making, and disruption. Government delegations, global tech brands, and visionary entrepreneurs will converge in Marrakech to chart the course for Africa’s technology revolution.
Tech leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs can register now at www.gitexafrica.com to be part of Africa’s biggest technology gathering.