Global Courant 2023-04-25 16:03:22
The intercontinental support of the global technical community has resulted in a sold-out GITEX Africa 2023 (https://www.GITEXAfrica.com/), with an expansion phase now underway as construction of a purpose-built super venue in Marrakesh, Morocco, ramps up for Africa’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event.
The inaugural GITEX Africa will make its historic debut from May 31 to June 2, 2023, welcoming more than 900 exhibitors, startups and visiting delegations from 95 countries for three days of intense results-driven public-private partnerships in the world’s next largest digital economy .
GITEX Africa is held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, and is hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD), the public entity leading the digital transformation agenda of the Moroccan government under the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digitization. Transition and administrative reform.
HE Dr. Ghita Mezzour, Minister of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, said: “The Kingdom of Morocco is honored to host the 1st edition of GITEX Africa Morocco in 2023, an event that represents a real opportunity for our country to deepen the efforts and work of recent years in the field of digital transition and technological innovation.
“It ties in perfectly with the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to strengthen South-South cooperation in the digital field and to contribute to the influence of the African continent internationally. GITEX Africa Morocco will thus strive to promote multi-sectoral technological innovation and the digital transformation of the continent, in line with the orientations of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him.”
“The potential for technology on the African continent is limitless and the time for action is now,” added Mohammed Drissi Melyani, Managing Director of the Digital Development Agency (ADD). “As a catalyst for Morocco’s digital transformation, ADD is involved in fostering innovation in many sectors and in encouraging all involved partners of the ecosystem to ensure a smart digital transition.
“As the African continent begins to create an environment for technological innovation to thrive, GITEX Africa Morocco is a real opportunity to gather the tech tycoons and promote investment and we are deeply committed to contributing to the success of this first edition.”
GITEX Africa 2023 is affiliated with GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest technology and start-up show hosted in Dubai. “Africa has a great story to share with the world in the evolution of their digital cities, driven by a talented youth generation and forward-looking governments,” said Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of GITEX Africa’s organizer KAOUN International, announcing the event’s expansion plans at a Moroccan tour recently met with key technical stakeholders, exhibitors, government agencies and media.
“The fact that GITEX Africa was so well received in its first edition is a strong confirmation of the world’s confidence and optimism in the growth of the African digital economy. Any company with an internationalization strategy should participate in the digital revolution of the world’s most watched continent.”
Converging Transformational Technologies on Africa’s Showpiece
With the African Union’s bold mission to unite the continent into a secure digital single market by 2030, GITEX Africa exhibitors are fueling optimism about the proliferation of trends shaping the continent’s tech ecosystem, from increased internet connectivity and rampant takeoffs upscene to the rise of artificial intelligence and a thriving fintech sector.
IBM, a global technology and consulting company, will use GITEX Africa 2023 to strengthen their commitment to the continent. Badrane Kaddour, Africa Partner Ecosystem Leader at IBM, said: “Our portfolio is built around hybrid cloud and AI, the two most transformational technologies of our time. Our go-to-market approach brings together the necessary software, consulting and infrastructure our customers need from our growing ecosystem of partners.
“Attending the inaugural GITEX Africa is an opportunity for us to emphasize our commitment to the continent, expand our presence and market reach through our ecosystem of partners, and showcase our latest technology innovations that help our customers increase productivity, reduce costs and save fuel. grow.”
With an African presence spanning more than two decades, global cybersecurity heavyweight Kaspersky is another exhibitor investing in Africa’s vast potential. CEO Eugene Kaspersky commented: “For more than 20 years, we have been working to protect African businesses and everyday users – securing the continent’s technologies and fast-growing economies.
“It is important that we share expertise and exchange knowledge needed to protect against cyberthreats, which are constantly increasing in both volume and complexity. Today we are delighted to be part of the inaugural edition of GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest tech event – participation in which we considered simply essential to help build a more secure digital world together.
Moroccan exhibitors elevate Africa’s thriving technological revolution
Major players from Morocco’s tech landscape have also signed on to this highly anticipated business venture, in line with the North African country’s unifying economic mission, where 60 percent of its foreign investment goes to Africa.
Morocco Data Center (MDC); MTDS, a leading provider of cybersecurity and technology solutions; Ribatis, an e-Gov platform provider for African government services; and CASANET, a pioneer in the ICT industry, are among the Moroccan exhibitors with a shared mission to take the thriving technological revolution in Africa to the next level.
Yassir Lamrani, CEO of CASANET, said: “As one of Morocco’s technology pioneers, we wouldn’t want to miss this inaugural event, which marks the beginning of a new era for Africa’s bold digital ambitions. The African technology ecosystem is one of the fastest growing in the world, and as GITEX Africa is the most sought after technology event on the continent, we hope to meet Africa’s brightest IT minds and connect with the African youth who are shaping the future. of technology in Africa.”
GITEX Africa DIGITAL SUMMIT leads a powerful conference program
Leadership dialogues and results-oriented meetings, meanwhile, will dominate at GITEX Africa through a vigorous multi-sector conference program, including the GITEX Africa DIGITAL SUMMIT and the GITEX AFRICA CEO Forum.
The GITEX Africa DIGITAL SUMMIT will unite more than 250 government and private sector leaders, policymakers, investors and academics to drive Africa’s transformation into a single digital marketplace. Critical topics addressed in the world’s most influential forum for dialogue, exchange and collaboration intentions range from analyzing the current state of the continent’s digital economy to accelerating an integrated and inclusive digital public infrastructure.
Lacina Koné, the DG and CEO of Smart Africa – the pan-African organization driving the continent’s digital transformation – is a keynote speaker at the two-day summit. Smart Africa is an alliance of 36 African countries charged with Africa’s digital agenda, to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent and lead Africa into the knowledge-based economy through affordable broadband access and the use of ICT.
“I am excited to see GITEX come to Africa for the first time, the land of all digital opportunities,” said Kone, who will be part of a panel discussion titled, “Uniting Towards One African Market,” adding that Smart Africa strives to establish an inclusive multi-stakeholder approach that encourages innovation through data sharing and cross-border data flows, while protecting the rights of individuals. “We look forward to promising, insightful exchanges at GITEX Africa where companies will meet and decisions will be made.”
North Star scales up the African imagination by bringing together more than 400 start-ups
GITEX Africa 2023 is also partnering with North Star, the world’s largest startup event, to deliver North Star Africa, bringing together more than 400 startups – including 100 Moroccan startups – from around the world to make commitments. expand, connect, and scale the imagination in an African technology ecosystem where $6.5 billion will be invested by 2022.
Saudi Arabia-based food technology company NOMU Group is among those seeking to foster prosperous partnerships in Africa. “Africa’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly as banks and governments have created mechanisms that support the startup community,” said Shehab Mokhtar, CEO and co-founder of Nomu Group, which owns the e-grocery and food-tech start-up Jumlaty. and Appetito operates. -ups in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.
“The African continent is emerging as a hotbed for foreign investment, thanks to the rise of mobile penetration, better internet infrastructure and a growing fintech start-up ecosystem. At GITEX Africa, Nomu Group looks forward to engaging with tech innovators, start-ups, investors and global innovation hubs, while at the same time collaborating and exploring new ventures in the world’s emerging technology continent.”
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