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AfriLabs has officially unveiled the partners for its 2024 Annual Gathering, scheduled from November 6-8 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2) in South Africa. This year’s theme, “Uniting Innovation,” highlights the importance of collaboration to drive economic growth and social development within Africa’s innovation ecosystem.
The event will showcase seven key tracks, each exploring critical areas essential to Africa’s progress:
- Makerspaces
- Green and Blue Economy
- Gender and Inclusion
- Investment
- Hub Solutions
- Policy, Data, and AI
- Creative Digital Economy
These tracks will spotlight challenges and opportunities across sectors, demonstrating how innovation can enable sustainable growth on the continent.
AfriLabs’ partnership
AfriLabs is partnering with esteemed organizations to ensure a successful event:
- RLabs serves as the Host Hub, contributing its rich experience in nurturing entrepreneurship and technological advancement.
- Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) will present its work in promoting industrial innovation across Nigeria.
- Research & Innovation Systems for Africa Fund (RISA) collaborates with AfriLabs to strengthen Africa’s research landscape, providing valuable data to the continent’s innovators.
- Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) joins to share its expertise in economic integration, digital inclusion, and SME support, bridging Asia and Africa.
- Cloudmania, Liquid C2’s distribution unit, delivers cloud and cybersecurity solutions across the Middle East and Africa, supporting digital transformation with Microsoft technologies.
- Tanzania Hub Network, backed by UNDP’s FUNGUO Innovation Programme, is building a strong, interconnected innovation ecosystem in Tanzania that aligns with AfriLabs’ pan-African mission.
- Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) contributes by emphasizing the transition from research to commercialization, ensuring that African innovations become market-ready.
- Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) supports Africa’s digital economy policies and fosters global partnerships.
- Intel will host a roundtable on AI policy, gathering thought leaders to discuss the future of AI within Africa’s digital economy.
- UNFPA will lead a workshop and panel discussion on using innovation to enhance sexual and reproductive health for Africa’s youth, alongside an exhibition showcasing SRHR solutions.
Additional partners include the Interledger Foundation, Anglo American, ReCha, Comtel, South African Future Trust Foundation, African Intelligent Machines (AIM), ZIto, the French Embassy, and the City of Cape Town. Each of these partners is dedicated to promoting digital inclusion, innovation, and local empowerment throughout Africa.
Support of partners a testament to global relevance
“The support of our partners is not only a testament to the global relevance of Africa’s innovation ecosystem but also to the importance of collaborative efforts in driving sustainable development across the continent,” said Anna Ekeledo, Executive Director of AfriLabs.
With such a diverse lineup of partners, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2024 promises to bring together visionaries committed to shaping Africa’s future through innovation. Registration is now open for those eager to join this transformative event.
