Highlighting the six biggest technology events in Africa 2021
Highlighting the six biggest technology events in Africa 2021
Communities, whether virtual or physical, are excellent for igniting innovation and serving as the beating heart of a thriving digital ecosystem, according to the World Economic Forum.
The tech community has served as a tremendous source of inspiration for both established and emerging tech talent over the years. When faced with an obstacle, they act as the first line of defense, providing emotional and technical support for the journey ahead of them.
Building a robust, inclusive tech community in which tech enthusiasts can learn, grow, and be inspired, on the other hand, is not something that happens by itself. It takes time and effort. In the last few years, hundreds of technology groups have been formed to bring together tens of thousands of African tech talent.
Some of the most insightful gatherings of tech enthusiasts from all over Africa have taken place in the year 2021. These events include the following:
Technext conference 2021
With the exploding popularity of digital currencies in Africa, there is a greater than ever need to address industry concerns, which is becoming increasingly urgent.
African innovations are emerging as demand for digital currency continues to grow throughout the continent, with governments considering the launch of their own virtual currency that would be backed and issued by central banks among the most notable of these.
In spite of the fact that the cryptocurrency space appears to be extremely promising, navigating the cryptocurrency world requires an in-depth understanding of the market's mechanics, and it also comes with a high level of risk.
Technology media company Technext hosted the first edition of its Coiinference conference in order to provide a platform for like-minded individuals in the crypto sector to express their observations and concerns. This was a first step toward changing this narrative.
Also present were tech enthusiasts, particularly pioneers in the blockchain industry, who were able to provide answers to critical customer problems and propose viable solutions during the event.
Hundreds of people traveled to Lagos, Nigeria, for the event, which drew people from all over Africa and beyond. It contributes to discussions aimed at instilling confidence, empowering individuals, and connecting African crypto enthusiasts.
At the event, attendees heard from a distinguished panel that included some of the world's most influential speakers, who shared their insightful perspectives and encouraged them to take advantage of cryptocurrency's numerous advantages.
The Lagos Digital Transformation and Innovation summit 2021
The Lagos 2021 Summit, hosted by the Institute of Enterprise Management and Analytics on Thursday, March 4, 2021, brought together digital transformation experts, business leaders, and global disruptors to discuss how to make the world a better place.
It was dubbed the Lagos DX Summit and provided an opportunity for African businesses to learn about and implement digital transformation initiatives and solutions in order to position themselves for greater global competitive advantage.
It was a great opportunity for participants to talk about upcoming projects, make sales pitches, expand their networks, and position their companies for global market entry.
The event also provided tools and insights into how to incorporate digital infrastructure and modeling into projects involving artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, among other things.
On the agenda for the summit were case studies, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and technical workshops that addressed critical strategies, technology, as well as solutions, for developing and achieving targeted DX objectives.
Internet of Things Forum Africa Exhibition 2021
The Internet of Things Forum Africa Exhibition is a highly anticipated annual conference that brings together all stakeholders to exchange knowledge about real-world Internet of Things trends, challenges, and solutions. The Internet of Things Forum Africa Exhibition is organized by the Internet of Things Forum Africa.
Thinkers, participants in the Internet of Things ecosystem, and African experts were among those who attended the conference.
Similarly, the 2021 IoT Forum Africa brought together thought leaders, solution providers, and decision makers from a wide range of industries, and it was no exception.
While the increased adoption of the Internet of Things brings numerous benefits, it also introduces a number of serious cybersecurity risks.
A diverse group of corporate executives, government officials, information technology decision-makers from a variety of industries, and experts gathered for the IoT Forum 2021 to debate and equip delegates with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to design and implement successful IoT initiatives and security measures.
The Forum examined methods for addressing security concerns, IoT platforms, and managing the complexity created by the Internet of Things for organizations interested in implementing the technology or transitioning their IoT pilots from the project phase to real-world production.
Africa Technology Festival 2021
Taking place virtually between November 8 and November 12, 2021, the Africa Tech Festival 2021 celebrated the achievements of African technology talent.
The Africa Tech Festival, which includes the two anchor events AfricaCom and AfricaTech, is Africa's largest and most influential technology event. The Africa Tech Festival is comprised of the Africa Tech Festival, which is Africa's largest and most influential technology event.
These conferences featured over 300 visionary speakers and ten premium conference tracks, each of which was dedicated exclusively to the most cutting-edge connectivity and enterprise technology trends currently available.
This annual festival has informed and connected business executives, IT specialists, policymakers, and investors who are at the forefront of Africa's digital revolution for the past 24 years. The festival's mission is to bring technology and talent together to create positive social and economic impact.
In addition to being supported by the world's leading technology and telecommunications companies, the Africa Tech Festival established itself as one of the continent's largest and most significant technology and telecommunications events, assuring attendees they were networking with the best in the world.
Participants who had received a complimentary visitor ticket had access to ten content tracks, roundtable discussions, and interactive elements during the conference.
They can also personalize their event experience by participating in relevant debates and sessions, as well as connecting with exhibitors and solutions that are tailored to their specific business requirements.
Africa Tech Summit 2021
The Africa Tech Summit, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together African and international technology experts under one roof to discuss cutting-edge technologies.
To advance business and investment, the event provided an opportunity for participants to network with key industry stakeholders such as IT corporations, mobile carriers, fintechs, decentralized financial infrastructure (DFI) and cryptocurrency enterprises, investors, top startups, and regulators.
It provided African and global technology executives and investors interested in driving Africa's progress with unrivaled knowledge, networking opportunities, and commercial opportunities at the Africa Tech Summit, which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Through keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking events, the two-day African technology event explored the latest trends and brought together more than 250 influential stakeholders from across the continent for a unique learning experience.
A number of businesses were propelled forward as a result of the event, which provided information on Africa's potential unicorns in Rwanda, the continent's emerging epicenter of technology and innovation.
The event will include the Africa Money & DeFi Summit, the Africa Mobile Summit, and the Africa Startup Summit, among other activities. At these events, participants will engage in a wide range of discussions that will take a cross-sectional approach to the examination of emerging technologies, solutions, and opportunities across Africa's technological landscape.
In addition to discussing ecosystem opportunities and challenges, as well as investment opportunities, the summit brought together players in the technology sector from across Africa.
It is the goal of the event to foster collaboration among investors, corporations, and startups in order to advance Africa's thriving entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, which will be achieved through this gathering.
Africa's Blockchain Conference in 2021
As part of its annual Blockchain Africa Conferences, which were the first of their kind in Africa, Bitcoin Events has been hosting them since 2015.
As has become customary, the event featured an exciting lineup of interesting speakers and brands, in addition to the usual networking opportunities. The edition in 2021 took place in South Africa between March 18 and March 19, 2021, and was the first time the country hosted the event.
The theme for the 2021 conference evolved in response to the widespread adoption of blockchain technology, from 'Beyond the Hype, From Hype to Mainstream' to 'Ready for Business?' as a result of the global adoption of blockchain technology.
The theme appears to be particularly relevant in light of the massive bull market that began in 2021 and the ongoing expansion of the DeFi and NFT markets, among other things.
In recent years, we have seen a decrease in the number of blockchain experiments and a rise in the development of enterprise-ready solutions, which are transforming a slew of digital businesses.
Thus, it contributes to the advancement of cross-border blockchain payments that are faster, cheaper, and significantly more secure than they were previously able to achieve.
Additional improvements have been made in supply chain management as a result of blockchain technology tools that improve tracking, reduce transaction settlement time, and automate payments through smart contracts.
A major focus of the conference will be on global opportunities and use cases for blockchain technology, as well as those in Africa, which is the world's second-most populous continent, with a population of 1.3 billion.
As a result of a global pandemic, the event also examined the opportunities for African economies and emerging markets under the new Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
