GITEX Africa 2025

Overview

GITEX Africa is the continent’s largest and most influential tech and startup event, returning to Marrakech in 2025 with expanded tracks, high-level investors, and global innovators. Backed by the Moroccan government and organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre, the summit brings together 500+ exhibitors, 1,500+ investors, and thousands of ecosystem stakeholders to accelerate digital transformation across Africa and beyond.

Key Features

• Investor Programming: Over 1,500 curated startup-investor meetings with global funds managing $200B+ in assets
• Supernova Challenge: A competitive startup pitch arena awarding $100,000+ in prizes
• Innovation Tracks: Specialized programming across AI, cloud, healthtech, fintech, smart cities, mobility, and climate-tech
• Masterclasses & Labs: Hands-on training and certification opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more
• Government & Policy Tracks: High-level dialogues between regulators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s digital future
• Global Startup Showcase: Hundreds of startups from over 130 countries, each spotlighting frontier technologies and scalable business models

Why It Matters

GITEX Africa is not just an exhibition—it’s a platform for dealmaking, ecosystem building, and digital policy alignment. It plays a catalytic role in connecting African tech talent with global capital, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and governments to co-create solutions that drive innovation and economic growth. The 2025 edition reinforces Morocco’s position as a strategic digital gateway to the continent and a rising hub for global tech partnerships.

Dates: 14–16 April 2025
Venue: Marrakech Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bab Jdid, Boulevard Al Yarmouk