Gitex Africa 2025

From April 14 to 16, 2025, Marrakech once again became the beating heart of Africa’s tech ambitions as GITEX Africa 2025 took over the city with even more scale, energy, and global attention than ever before. This third edition delivered a masterclass in momentum, doubling down on the promise that Africa is not just catching up—it’s leading its own transformation. 

With over 45,000 visitors from 130+ countries, 1,400+ exhibiting companies and startups, and a commanding presence from 650+ government entities and 350+ investors, this year’s edition wasn’t just an event—it was a declaration. A declaration that Africa’s digital future is no longer a hopeful vision, but a present reality being shaped by bold innovation, cross-border collaboration, and a fiercely entrepreneurial spirit. 

To put things in perspective: the 2024 edition drew 30,000+ attendees. Now? GITEX Africa has leapfrogged its own benchmarks, marking one of the fastest-growing techs shows globally and the undisputed anchor of Africa’s digital events calendar.  

“While the rest of the world has put Africa as the last thing on their minds, GITEX GLOBAL — the largest tech and startup show in the world — chose, three years ago, to launch globally first in Africa, the toughest continent by every metric. Because we believe in the overpowering ambition and fortitude of the people and governments, GITEX Global proudly chooses Africa as its first choice, and its first pride.”  
– Trixie LohMirmand, CEO, KAOUN International 

From exhibition halls to policy-driven panels, investor lounges to pitch stages, GITEX Africa 2025 showed us what happens when governments, startups, tech giants, and visionaries unite on one stage—backed by the continent’s rising digital confidence.  

For us at TechAfrica News, these were three days of insights, inspiration, and storytelling. We walked the halls. We captured the moments. We interviewed the voices shaping tomorrow. And most of all, we felt the electric undercurrent of a continent that is not waiting for change but pioneering it. 

“Watching GITEX Africa grow from its first edition to what we experienced in 2025 has been remarkable. It’s fascinating to see startups, governments, and investors converge with such energy and purpose and to know that the ideas born here will shape the continent’s digital future. At TechAfrica News, it’s been a privilege to not just witness this evolution, but to be part of the storytelling that connects Africa’s innovators to the world.”
– Akim Benamara, Chief Editor and Founder, TechAfrica News