WELCOME TO THE 2023 SENTECH AFRICA TECH WEEK CONFERENCE

As we gather for the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2023, I am reminded of the journey that brought us here.

At Topco Media, we have spent years grappling with the challenges of digitisation, driven by curiosity and frustration with the many hurdles we encountered along the way. It was this desire for answers that led us to create Africa Tech Week.Through this event, we aim to bring together entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors, and startups to learn, inspire, and forge new partnerships.

It is a remarkable opportunity for all of us to discover what sets successful companies apart and how we can drive impact in our respective fields.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

Let us come together to inspire and drive positive change in our communities, and show the world what Africa is truly capable of achieving. I am honoured to welcome you all to the ‘new frontier’- a place created in Africa, for Africans, by Africans.

Let us seize this opportunity to learn, inspire, and make a difference.

Thank you.

As my team and I have come to discover, Africa is a hotbed of potential for testing new ideas and concepts. Though we may lack in capital, we more than make up for it with ingenuity, resilience, and a ‘can do’ attitude. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a great chance to reset and level the playing field, and Sentech Africa Tech Week is a golden opportunity we cannot afford to miss. As we work towards transforming the world, we need advocates like you to give us feedback and connect with one another.

It is going to take all of us shining a light on the good and great that is happening around tech in Africa to help propel the continent’s growth and reputation. In the words of one of my favourite quotes,