Cross-continent support of international governments, global tech world at inaugural GITEX Africa catalyses new golden age for African digital economy

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Aziz Akhannouch, the Moroccan Head of Government, has today (31 May) inaugurated the debut edition of GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Morocco, as influential stakeholders from the entire global and African tech ecosystem converge for the first time to empower bold digital transformation missions in the world’s rising innovation economy.

Mr. Akhannouch presided over the opening ceremony of Africa’s largest tech and start-up show, which runs until 2 June, welcoming 900 exhibitors and start-ups, 250 leading investors, 250 conference speakers, and 30 ministerial delegations, while attracting tens of thousands of attendees from 120 countries.

With more than 100 participating government entities from 80 countries, GITEX Africa 2023 will also be the catalyst of multiple investment pledges and pubic private partnership announcements spearheading the acceleration of Africa’s digital transformation initiatives.

Mr. Akhannouch along with dignitaries and ministers from across Africa and the world spoke at the inauguration ceremony, including H.E Dr Ghita Mezzour, Minister of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform; Sidi Mohammed Drissi Melyani, the General Director of the Moroccan Digital Development Agency; H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence; Mr. Chakib Alj, President of The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, Mr. Lacina Kone, CEO of Smart Africa; and Ms. Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, GITEX Africa’s organiser.

“In light of the economic turmoil and profound transformations the world is witnessing today, digital technology has become an essential and unprecedented lever for economic development both internationally, and in the African continent in particular,” said Mr. Akhannouch.

“Africa has increasingly worked to consolidate its position as a dynamic environment that supports innovation, and in this regard, GITEX Africa is an occasion to highlight the promising potential of the African continent and its accelerated efforts in developing talents and skills in the fields of technology and innovation.”

GITEX Africa 2023 is held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD), under the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.

Africa’s showpiece tech event is affiliated with GITEX Global in Dubai, UAE, the world’s largest tech and start-up show, rated by tech executives as the world’s best global tech event. More information is available at www.gitexafrica.com

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Cross-continent support of international governments, global tech world at inaugural GITEX Africa catalyses new golden age for African digital economy

Aziz Akhannouch, the Moroccan Head of Government, has today (31 May) inaugurated the debut edition of GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Morocco, as influential stakeholders from the entire global and African tech ecosystem converge for the first time to empower bold digital transformation missions in the world’s rising innovation economy.

Mr. Akhannouch presided over the opening ceremony of Africa’s largest tech and start-up show, which runs until 2 June, welcoming 900 exhibitors and start-ups, 250 leading investors, 250 conference speakers, and 30 ministerial delegations, while attracting tens of thousands of attendees from 120 countries.

With more than 100 participating government entities from 80 countries, GITEX Africa 2023 will also be the catalyst of multiple investment pledges and pubic private partnership announcements spearheading the acceleration of Africa’s digital transformation initiatives.

Mr. Akhannouch along with dignitaries and ministers from across Africa and the world spoke at the inauguration ceremony, including H.E Dr Ghita Mezzour, Minister of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform; Sidi Mohammed Drissi Melyani, the General Director of the Moroccan Digital Development Agency; H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence; Mr. Chakib Alj, President of The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, Mr. Lacina Kone, CEO of Smart Africa; and Ms. Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, GITEX Africa’s organiser.

“In light of the economic turmoil and profound transformations the world is witnessing today, digital technology has become an essential and unprecedented lever for economic development both internationally, and in the African continent in particular,” said Mr. Akhannouch.

“Africa has increasingly worked to consolidate its position as a dynamic environment that supports innovation, and in this regard, GITEX Africa is an occasion to highlight the promising potential of the African continent and its accelerated efforts in developing talents and skills in the fields of technology and innovation.”

GITEX Africa 2023 is held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD), under the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.

Africa’s showpiece tech event is affiliated with GITEX Global in Dubai, UAE, the world’s largest tech and start-up show, rated by tech executives as the world’s best global tech event. More information is available at www.gitexafrica.com

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

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