GITEX Africa, the most influential tech event

The first African edition of GITEX, the world’s largest connector event for startups and investors, was successfully held from 31 May to 2 June 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco.

GITEX Africa was the largest and most influential technology event in the African continent. This year, it attracted over 20,000 trade buyers, 900 exhibitors and start-ups, and 125 government delegations. GITEX AFRICA was hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD) under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and under the supervision of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transformation and Administrative Reform. More than 100 government agencies from 80 countries participated in GITEX Africa 2023 and has sparked investment commitments and public-private partnership announcements that lead the Africa’s digital transformation initiatives.

GITEX Africa explored Africa’s digital agenda, from generative AI and digital cities, fintech and agritech to healthcare, energy, innovation, sustainable development goals and a focus on the world’s most exciting startup ecosystems. Many exhibitors showed how AI is driving a wave of innovation in everything from education and agriculture to transportation, retail, energy and logistics.

GITEX Africa was an opportunity for everyone to highlight their commitment to the continent, expand presence and market reach through their ecosystem of partners as well as showcase the latest technological innovations that are helping the customers to increase productivity, reduce costs and fuel growth.

GITEX Africa 2023 has also partnered with North Star, the world’s largest start-up event, connecting more than 400 start-ups, including 100 Moroccan start-ups from across the globe to extend engagements, build connections, and scale imaginations in an African tech ecosystem.

The event was a great platform for many companies to showcase their products and solutions. Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company influenced other major organizations with their innovative business outcomes. Ingram Micro showcased its portfolio of leading products and solutions to the global audience and got a chance to meet the business partners, suppliers, and customers.

Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions showcased its latest email, cloud and network security solutions. Redington’s mission of GITEX Africa, that is, “Accelerating Transformation” includes fast-tracking cloud and digital technology adoption, designing security-first strategies and integrating cybersecurity solutions and services right from the beginning of an organization’s digital transformation journey.

HP showcased how the company is working to shape the continent’s future through sustainable, inclusive, and tech driven solutions. Mindware’s objective was ‘Cloud Distributor of Choice’ in Morocco, aggregating multiple Cloud solutions and helping partners create and commercialize subscription-based Cloud and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) solutions.