Africa Technology Expo 2023: Creating The Spark For Innovation

Jan. 26, 2023, 3:01 a.m.

Africa, the second largest continent in the world, home to over 1.3 billion unique people with diverse ethnic backgrounds is still shockingly snubbed on the global stage. There is a special saying that “For every 5 useful projects or products ever made and being used by the world, 3 were built by Africans”, but the big question remains, why are we still impoverished even when we are undeniably blessed with outstanding ideas and talents? The solution and answer obviously are not in long, tiring and aimless conferences and summits but in our individual country’s commitment to promoting collaboration, resilience, local content and enabling environments for growth.

The Africa Technology Expo is the largest tech gathering and in this edition, ATE will be hosting over 3,000 tech enthusiasts, founders, a large pool of VCs and Angel investors, big tech giants, Innovative hubs, and over 50 exhibiting companies. It will support the Nigerian Startup Act, promote gender inclusiveness and innovation, and encourage local ideas and investments by Africans for Africans.

Seasoned Speakers

From government officials to accomplished founders/entrepreneurs and investors, the 2023 edition boasts of highly seasoned speakers. All sole and panel sessions are geared towards breaking long-held tech myths not exempting interesting & productive heated conversations and sessions.

Isa Ali Pantami

Federal Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

Oswald Osaretin Guobadia

SSA on Digital Transformation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Nigeria's foremost photo-storyteller, gifted artist, painter and the publisher of Mania Magazine

Chris Ani

Serial Founder and CEO of Digital Abundance Business Academy (DABA)

Ndu Ekwomadu

Co-Founder & CEO of BrandDrive

Rodney Jackson-Cole

Co-Founder Bani, Ex-CTO and Co-Founder of Prospa

Koromone "KK" Koroye

Managing Editor at TechCabal

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Value Proposition?

What is the key takeaway from the 2023 edition of the Africa Technology Expo and why should you participate as an Investor, Exhibitor, Sponsor, Partner or Tech Enthusiast?

For Participants, Founders, Talents

An interactive workshop and panels with leading experts from leading tech companies.
Learn high-demand skills that are the most sort after
Enacting the Startup Act in Nigeria: “The come with your idea and leave with a business initiative”:
Register your startup with the Ministry of Digital Economy
Get your business legally registered with CAC
Get a domain/hosting from NIRA and other exhibiting hosting companies
Get a one-page website right on the spot from exhibiting companies
Get a company account instantly from exhibiting banks.
Ask experienced tech employers questions and get feedback from them directly
Learn from hot fireside chats from A-level industry experts
Secure employment mostly remote with attending companies and earn in dollars

For Exhibiting Startups & Investors

Funding opportunities for your company: By being an exhibitor, you get the opportunity to present your company and products before venture capitalists and potential investors who will be in attendance at the tech expo, which can get some funding for your company or products.
As an Exhibitor, you should extend an invite to your existing customers to attend and interact with your company at your exhibition stand. being a vendor presents you with an opportunity to meet with customers you currently or previously worked with to strengthen your relationship with them and encourage future appointments.
Capture leads and build a database: This a great opportunity to gather contact information to capture leads and build your business network. With our high attendance rate, you can reach out to many attendees with interests in the industry and a willingness to interact. Unlike the time-consuming task of waiting or researching potential customers in the office
Networking and learning: This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your field, get new ideas, learn a new skill and become inspired. Not every other exhibitor is a competitor – some can be very useful to your business if you choose to partner with them and share your expertise

To know more about Expo 2023, click here