Beyond The Surface
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.
Recognized as Africa’s top deal-making and networking event, the Africa Startup Festival brings together investors, founders, builders, and operators in one powerful end-of-year gathering. It’s the definitive platform to explore how emerging technologies are transforming industries and to finalize the partnerships and deals that will define the strategic direction of 2026. In its most recent edition, it drew over 3,000 participants from 15+ countries, founders, investors, and operators converging in Lagos.
The climax of AfricArena’s year-long scouting program, the Grand Summit showcases the top startups from across the continent in front of an audience of global investors and corporates. It’s an energetic platform for witnessing pitch competitions and understanding the emerging themes and companies set to dominate the African tech landscape.
Every year, the Africa Bitcoin Conference brings together activists, innovators, and decision-makers to explore how Bitcoin safeguards fundamental freedoms, strengthens economic autonomy, and paves the way for lasting sovereignty. Location: Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis, Mauritius
This unique edition of the highly respected Tech in Ghana conference shifts focus to the Ashanti Region, spotlighting the growing tech and innovation happening beyond the capital, Accra. It’s an essential event for connecting with regional tech players, understanding grassroots innovation, and exploring opportunities in secondary cities.
Tech Revolution Africa Conference connects the full value chain of technology in Africa. It gathers together thousands of talents, players, and leaders in the African tech ecosystem to network, collaborate, and discuss the growth of technological innovation on the continent. Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi connects tech leaders from the African ecosystem and international players under one roof. Network with key stakeholders, including tech corporates, mobile operators, fintechs, DeFi & crypto ventures, investors, leading start-ups, regulators, and industry stakeholders, driving business and investment forward. Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Lagos Tech Fest gathers startups, innovators, investors, and government representatives to shape Nigeria's tech future through conferences, exhibitions, networking, and driving ecosystem investment Location: Lagos, Nigeria
One of Africa’s biggest tech & startup shows. Themes include AI, digital health, connectivity, investor/startup matchmaking Location: Marrakech, Morocco