PREVIOUS EVENT 2023

AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2023

The AfriLabs Annual Gathering serves as a platform for Africa’s innovation community to converge, collaborate, and drive forward the continent’s digital transformation. In 2023, hosted by Rwanda’s Minister of ICT, Hon. Paula Ingabire, the event in Kigali focused on “Accelerating Africa’s digital economy; by the strength of our community.” Stakeholders from diverse sectors came together to exchange knowledge and explore how collective action can propel Africa towards a fully digitized future by 2030.

The gathering featured high-level panel discussions, masterclasses, and networking opportunities, attracting a wide array of attendees including startups, academics, media partners, and industry leaders. Tracks and sessions addressed critical topics such as funding gaps, climate change adaptation, creativity and technology intersection, gender inclusion, hub sustainability, policy challenges, and data-driven decision-making.

Key announcements included partnerships with Builder.ai, Algeria Venture, and Renew Capital to empower African startups, the launch of the Working Mother’s Guide to support women in tech, the introduction of AfriLabs Connect Deal Room to facilitate startup financing, and the unveiling of AfriLabs Connect 2.0, a digital ecosystem engagement platform.

The event culminated in a Gala celebrating Africa’s culture and innovation, featuring international cuisine, fashion showcases, and cultural performances.

Looking ahead, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2024, set to take place from the 5th – 8th of November at Cape Town Convention Centre (CTCC), is the 9th edition of the event and promises to be an exhilarating celebration bringing together the brightest minds, dynamic speakers, and visionaries from across the African continent. Under the banner of “Uniting Innovation,” the gathering embarks on a mission to establish a central hub where African innovators, policymakers, investors, startups, and thought leaders from around the globe can convene and magnify the influence of their concepts.

AfriLabs annual gathering remains committed to Africa’s journey towards a prosperous future, empowering communities, creating jobs, and uplifting lives through the power of technology, collaboration, inter-governmental relationships, entrepreneurship and policy.

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“The Gathering this year focuses on the innate ability of Africa to build Africa. We want to look inward and interrogate how we can scale the innovation economy regionally and across the continent.

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Main Sessions

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Parallel Session

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