As Africa’s digital transformation gathers pace, South Africa is gearing up to host the 28th edition of the Africa Tech Festival from November 11 to 13, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Now recognized as Africa’s tech capital, Cape Town and the broader Western Cape region have become the heart of the continent’s innovation economy. The Cape Town–Stellenbosch tech corridor is home to over 450 technology companies and employs nearly 40,000 professionals, supported by a growing network of incubators, accelerators, investors, and training institutions.
With more than 60% of South Africa’s startups based in the city, Cape Town leads in venture capital activity and continues to attract global firms thanks to its skilled workforce, world-class universities, robust infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Its advanced digital networks, renewable energy initiatives, and thriving innovation ecosystem have positioned the city as a model for technology-driven growth and sustainability.
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“Cape Town isn’t just where the Africa Tech Festival happens. The city embodies the collaboration and ingenuity that define Africa’s tech story. We look forward to welcoming the continent’s industry leaders and innovators to participate in a forum for conversations and connections that elevate African tech onto the global stage,” said Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager for Africa Tech Festival.
The festival remains Africa’s largest platform for enterprise technology and innovation, spanning key sectors such as telecommunications, connectivity, cloud computing, cybersecurity, green ICT, and digital media. The 2025 event will draw over 15,000 global attendees, 300 exhibitors, and 450 speakers, connecting Africa’s local tech ecosystem with international investors, policymakers, and innovators.
This year’s edition will bring together the festival’s four flagship programmes — AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town — under one unified theme that promotes responsible, inclusive, and sustainable growth. The event will highlight how digital transformation, entrepreneurship, policy, and artificial intelligence can collectively accelerate Africa’s development goals.
