Third Edition of GITEX to Shape Africa’s Digital Landscape Officially Begins  

Addis Ababa, April 14, 2025 (ENA)—The  third edition of GITEX Africa, anticipated to serve as a display of Africa’s future in innovation, AI and digital leadership, has officially commenced today in Marrakech, Morocco.

The much-awaited event is planned to take place over three consecutive days, from April 14 to April 17, 2025.

This event stands as the continent's largest and most impactful gathering for technology and startups, showcasing innovation and fostering collaboration on an unprecedented scale, according to ENA reporter.

This remarkable gathering will unite an impressive array of participants, featuring 1,450 exhibitors, 740 startups, and over 45,000 visitors from more than 130 nations.

 

GITEX Africa features top industry speakers, state-of-the- art technologies, fintech, e-commerce, cybersecurity and strategic discussions on AI and more.

This year's edition will place a strong emphasis on strategic sectors that are pivotal to Africa's development and digital transformation. These include Education Technology (EdTech), Agricultural Technology (AgriTech), Healthcare Technology (HealthTech), and Sports Technology (SportsTech).

By spotlighting these areas, the event underscores Africa's growing importance as a hub for innovation and technological advancement on the world stage. GITEX Africa aspires to establish the continent as a global digital epicenter. The event serves as an unparalleled platform for exchanging knowledge, fostering collaboration, and envisioning the digital future.

 

With its vast scale and dynamic approach, the exhibition seeks to catalyze the creation of a connected and forward-thinking digital Africa, paving the way for transformative opportunities across diverse industries.

Most importantly, international tech organizations will also make a debut at the third edition of GITE, looking to seize on growth opportunities during the three days, forging new partnerships and showcasing their latest tech innovations.

These include tech giants Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, China Mobile and Salesforce, it was pointed out.