Conference
Afritech Business Summit brings together startups, investors, major companies, and government leaders to develop partnerships, drive growth, and accelerate sustainable innovation in Sub-Saharan francophone Africa.
Taking place on December 15–16, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, the conference will bring together 2,500 participants from six fast-growing innovation ecosystems: Dakar, Abidjan, Douala, Kinshasa, Lomé, and Cotonou. At its core, the program focuses on five high-impact sectors: fintech, edtech, medtech, agritech, and insurtech, with an emphasis on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity as the engines of digital transformation.
- Strategic ecosystem focus – Deep-dive sessions into the six most dynamic Sub-Saharan francophone hubs driving Africa’s digital economy.
- Investor-ready format – Curated pitch sessions connecting pre-qualified startups with active local and global investors.
- Policy impact – Direct dialogue with government officials shaping innovation policies and regulatory frameworks. Global perspective – International speakers and case studies from leading startup ecosystems worldwide.
- Opening and closing keynotes by visionary leaders.
- Sector-specific panel discussions with thought leaders.
- One-on-one investor meetings and partnership facilitation. Policy roundtables designed to accelerate reform and support innovation.
- Interactive workshops on scaling startups across African and global markets.
Afritech Business Summit serves as a necessary bridge between African ingenuity and global opportunity. By convening diverse stakeholders at the intersection of technology, policy, and investments, the conference transforms ideas into scalable businesses that can compete worldwide.
