Beyond The Surface
Organized by AfriLabs, the pan-African network of tech and innovation hubs launched in 2011, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering has grown from a small hub meetup into Africa’s preeminent innovation summit, representing over 500 hubs in 53 countries. Now entering its 10th edition, this milestone gathering is co-hosted with UNDP’s Timbuktoo initiative in 2025, under the theme “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships & Progress.”
Moonshot returns for its third edition in 2025, having already drawn thousands of innovators and ecosystem builders in past years. Organized by TechCabal (part of Big Cabal Media), this flagship conference is designed to connect founders, investors, creators, and policy leaders across Africa’s tech ecosystem.
ABAN (the African Business Angel Network) was founded in 2015 by six pioneering angel groups and now spans 37 African countries with over 5,000 angels and 75+ member networks. This year marks ABAN’s 10th anniversary, and the Congress will center on “Accelerating Local Capital Participation. Expect curated strategy labs, live pitch sessions from angel networks and syndicates, and a Gala Awards night honoring early-stage investment champions.
Attend MWC Kigali and find out about key growth areas like mobile money and the evolution of AI. Learn how you can be part of Africa’s ongoing digital transformation and leave with fresh ideas, qualified business leads, and a wealth of knowledge to keep you one step ahead Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Big Angels Day was established to spotlight angel investing across Francophone Africa and bridge gaps with the broader continental ecosystem. It serves as a dedicated forum where startups from Francophone markets pitch to local and cross-border angels, and investors explore growth opportunities in undercapitalized regions.
AfricArena’s regional summits are known for scouting the next generation of tech talent and high-growth ventures. This event in Lomé offers a sharp focus on the emerging startup scene in Togo and the broader Francophone region, making it an excellent stop for investors and partners seeking to discover underserved and high-potential markets.
Now in its 8th year, AI Expo Africa is the largest business-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and smart tech trade event on the continent. This is the prime meeting place for enterprises, AI developers, and vendors to discuss real-world adoption of machine learning, making it essential for Deep Tech founders and corporate innovators.
Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 is more than just a conference—it’s a movement. A gathering of Africa’s brightest minds, innovators, investors, and government leaders, all focused on unlocking blockchain’s transformative power for the continent.
GDIW is a nationwide series of events, jointly led by government, academia, and private sector stakeholders to showcase Ghana’s digital transformation journey and celebrate milestones in Ghana’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem.
This massive gathering, encompassing both AfricaCom (connectivity and telecoms) and AfricaTech (enterprise technology and digital services), is one of the continent’s most enduring and impactful tech events. It offers a global forum to address challenges and showcase solutions that deliver real-world impact for African businesses and consumers, drawing major players from the telco, media, and digital services sectors.
West Africa Dreamin’ is the premier community conference for the Salesforce Trailblazer Community. It focuses on how Salesforce tools and platform innovations can be uniquely leveraged in West African contexts.
The Accra Lawtech Hangout is a networking event dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and technology in Ghana. Hosted by Legaltech Lounge, the annual event brings together lawyers, tech entrepreneurs, investors, and students.