GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa features every major technology player, trend and vertical, and it covers sectors including smart cities, cybersecurity, the data economy, mobility, healthcare and telecoms.

With substantial investments in advanced technologies, the continent is driving a rapid ascent in digital innovation. Join the movement shaping the new golden era of Africa’s digital economy.

Spotlight your Startup and Innovations to Investors with the support of global and regional VCs, accelerators and incubators. From unicorn and scale ups taking over the stage to the pitch competition with 100,000 USD in prize money, your startup will be among the most influential players in the global startup ecosystem putting their products in the spotlight, to gain access to world-class mentors, find investors, and grow big.

• Founders battle out on stage to win Africa’s largest startup pitch competition: USD $100,000. With $100,000 total cash prize, GITEX AFRICA Supernova Challenge is the most anticipated pitch competition for entrepreneurs displaying groundbreaking innovations.
• Match with global Experts, Investors, Startups with Africa’s LARGEST concierge networking programme: Africa’s largest tech matchmaking programme to access face-to-face global expertise, investors, and innovators in the most effective peer-to-peer concierge meetings programme.
• Insights and investments at Founders & Ventures Summit: Collaborative platform for investors to navigate the unique challenges and leverage the opportunities present in Africa’s dynamic startup landscape, and for startup founders to scale with innovative solutions and to expand their market reach.