Morocco is once again stepping into the spotlight as a continental force in digital innovation, with the third edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco set to take place from April 14–16, 2025, in Marrakech.

Held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the tech summit will gather over 45,000 participants from 130+ countries, featuring more than 1,450 exhibitors and 350 investors—solidifying its position as Africa’s largest technology and startup event.

During a press conference in Rabat, government leaders and tech pioneers emphasized Morocco’s rise as a regional digital hub, driven by AI, innovation, and investment.

“GITEX Africa reflects the vision of a continent that no longer settles for consuming technology but is determined to create it,” said Mohammed Drissi Melyani, Director General of the Digital Development Agency.

Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni highlighted that Morocco’s digital push is aligned with the King’s directives to train skilled talent, promote digital responsibility, and scale technological infrastructure across sectors.

A Global Stage for African Startups

Africa’s startup ecosystem is booming, with funding surging past $2 billion. At GITEX AFRICA, key initiatives include:

• SheWins Africa: IFC will spotlight 10 standout women-led African startups.

• Morocco 200: A government-backed push to globalize Moroccan startups.

• Supernova Challenge: Africa’s biggest early-stage startup pitch competition.

• Investor matchmaking: 1,500+ pre-arranged meetings with Techstars, AFRICINVEST, Ventures Platform, and more.

Ghana’s fintech unicorn Wave Mobile Money will also be in the spotlight with Awa Gueye featured in a mainstage interview.

Tech titans like Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, China Mobile, and Salesforce will debut at GITEX AFRICA 2025, unveiling cutting-edge innovations and forming strategic partnerships.

Meanwhile, the Middle East’s tech ambitions are represented by Saudi Made and Presight, a G42 company pioneering AI and data analytics.

Beyond AI: New Frontiers in Tech

The expanded 2025 agenda now includes:

• Energy Transition

• Mobility & Smart Transport

• EdTech

• AgriTech

• Sports Technology

These additions reflect Africa’s cross-sector transformation and the continent’s ability to set the global agenda in emerging industries.

Backed by institutional partners like Royal Air Maroc, ONCF, OCP, ONDA, ANRT, ONMT, AMDIE, and CGEM, the event reinforces Morocco’s global leadership in hosting impactful international events and scaling African innovation.