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\ud83d\udcc5 7\u20139 April 2026<\/strong> | \ud83d\udccd Marrakech, Morocco<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf0d The Largest Tech and Startup Event in Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

GITEX AFRICA<\/strong> is the largest technology and startup show on the continent<\/strong>, uniting global leaders, groundbreaking innovators, and public institutions to power Africa into the global AI economy<\/strong>.
The event is held under the authority of Morocco\u2019s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform<\/strong>, in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (ADD)<\/strong>, and organized by Kaoun International<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude80 A Strategic Platform for Africa\u2019s Digital Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n

GITEX AFRICA embodies the vision of a connected, innovative, and digitally sovereign Africa<\/strong>.
It brings together the world\u2019s brightest minds<\/strong>, global tech giants<\/strong>, and Africa\u2019s most promising startups<\/strong> to accelerate the continent\u2019s technological transformation.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Key Figures from the Previous Edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    45,000+ visitors<\/strong> from 130+ countries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1,400+ exhibiting companies and startups<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    650+ government entities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    350+ investors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    660+ global speakers and experts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These figures reaffirm GITEX AFRICA\u2019s status as a pivotal hub for digital and economic growth<\/strong> across Africa.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udca1 Africa: The Next Global Digital Powerhouse<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    With a population projected to reach 1.7 billion by 2030<\/strong> and a digital economy expected to contribute $712 billion to GDP by 2025<\/strong>, Africa represents a new frontier of global opportunity<\/strong>.
    GITEX AFRICA highlights this momentum by connecting investors, innovators, and policymakers to foster inclusive and sustainable digital growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83e\udde0 A Platform for Knowledge and Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Attendees gain first-hand insights from global pioneers and African tech visionaries<\/strong> driving innovation across key sectors such as:<\/p>\n

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      Artificial Intelligence and Connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Fintech and Blockchain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      HealthTech<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      AgriTech and Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Smart Cities and Digital Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udcbc A Thriving Ecosystem for Startups<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      GITEX AFRICA serves as a powerful matchmaking hub<\/strong> between startups and investors.
      During the last edition, over 1,500 investor meetings<\/strong> took place, connecting African entrepreneurs with funds managing over $200 billion in assets<\/strong>, including AfricInvest<\/strong>, Techstars<\/strong>, and Ventures Platform<\/strong>.
      With 1,000+ tech hubs engaged<\/strong>, the event offers startups a unique opportunity to pitch, raise capital, and scale globally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      \ud83c\udfe5 GITEX Future Health Africa \u2013 Casablanca 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The GITEX ecosystem expands with the launch of GITEX Future Health Africa<\/strong>, scheduled for 21\u201323 April 2026 in Casablanca<\/strong>.
      This milestone event will redefine Africa\u2019s healthcare systems through technology<\/strong>, showcasing innovations such as:<\/p>\n

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        AI-powered diagnostics<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        connected clinics<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        and affordable, inclusive health solutions<\/strong> for all.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It will bring together leading innovators and policymakers<\/strong> to accelerate Africa\u2019s healthtech transformation.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83c\udf10 A Continental Ambition: Africa at the Heart of the Global Digital Revolution<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        GITEX AFRICA aligns with Morocco\u2019s and Africa\u2019s shared ambition to position the continent as a key player in the global tech ecosystem<\/strong>.
        It highlights public policies<\/strong>, digital infrastructures<\/strong>, and public-private partnerships<\/strong> driving a sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced future.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udcc5 Event Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        \ud83d\udd38 Event:<\/strong> GITEX AFRICA 2026
        \ud83d\udd38 Dates:<\/strong> 7\u20139 April 2026<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udd38 Location:<\/strong> Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udd38 Under the High Patronage:<\/strong> of His Majesty King Mohammed VI<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udd38 Under the Authority:<\/strong> of the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udd38 In Partnership With:<\/strong> the Digital Development Agency (ADD)<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udd38 Organized By:<\/strong> Kaoun International<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":485928,"template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"event_listing_category":[],"event_listing_type":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-485927","1":"event_listing","2":"type-event_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"pmpro-has-access"},"yoast_head":"\nMarrakech: GITEX AFRICA 2026 - Financial Afrik<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/event\/marrakech-gitex-africa-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Marrakech: GITEX AFRICA 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\ud83d\udcc5 7\u20139 April 2026 | \ud83d\udccd Marrakech, Morocco \ud83c\udf0d The Largest Tech and Startup Event in Africa GITEX AFRICA is the largest technology and startup show on the continent, uniting global leaders, groundbreaking innovators, and public institutions to power Africa into the global AI economy.The event is held under the authority of Morocco\u2019s Ministry of\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/event\/marrakech-gitex-africa-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Financial Afrik\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FinancialAfrik\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-10T00:18:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GITEX.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1123\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Financialafrik\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.financialafrik.com\\\/en\\\/event\\\/marrakech-gitex-africa-2026\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.financialafrik.com\\\/en\\\/event\\\/marrakech-gitex-africa-2026\\\/\",\"name\":\"Marrakech: GITEX AFRICA 2026 - 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