GITEX Africa 2025, held from April 14 to 16, is Africa’s largest technology and startup event. King Mohammed VI sponsors this third edition. It attracts tech leaders, investors, and innovators from over 130 countries. The event strengthens Morocco’s role as a key player in Africa’s digital future. Over 45,000 attendees and 1,450+ exhibitors will join, supporting Morocco’s bold digital transformation goals.
GITEX Africa and Digital Morocco 2030
GITEX Africa 2025 aligns with Morocco’s “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy. This plan aims to make Morocco a top digital hub. For example, it focuses on digitizing public services, growing the digital economy, and training 100,000 digital talents yearly. Morocco also seeks to rank among the world’s top 50 tech nations.
As Mohammed Drissi Melyani of Morocco’s Digital Development Agency says, GITEX is more than an exhibition. It’s a platform for Africa to create technology and shape its future.
AI at GITEX Africa 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes center stage at GITEX Africa 2025. The “Ai Everything: Africa” track explores AI’s role in healthcare, agriculture, and more. On opening day, leaders urged ethical and inclusive AI for Africa.
Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, called for AI that respects human rights. He said Africa must lead the AI revolution, not follow. For instance, Morocco’s UM6P Ai Movement center and a new Morocco-UNDP AI hub drive this vision.
Fueling the Startup Ecosystem : Startup Investment Boom
African startups now attract over $2 billion in funding. At GITEX Africa 2025, 350+ investors hunt for the next big ventures. The Supernova Challenge pitch competition highlights top talent. For example, Moroccan AI cybersecurity firm Defendis showcases local innovation.
Key Sectors in Focus
GITEX spotlights Morocco’s digital priorities. The Africa Future Connectivity Summit pushes broadband and 5G growth. Meanwhile, the Future of Finance Summit explores digital payments. Dedicated zones for HealthTech, AgriTech, and Smart Cities show technology’s potential to transform society.
The Road Ahead
GITEX Africa 2025 sets the stage for Morocco’s digital leap. New partnerships, innovations, and investments will fuel Digital Morocco 2030. For Morocco, this event is a bridge to global opportunities. It shapes not just the Kingdom’s future, but Africa’s tech landscape.
