Marrakech: The fourth edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, the largest technology and entrepreneurship event on the continent, opened on Tuesday in Marrakech, bringing together 50,000 participants and more than 1,450 exhibitors from 130 countries.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the opening ceremony of this event, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, was marked by an address from Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and attended by government members, national and international investors, representatives of public institutions, speakers, and prominent figures from various fields.
Organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, a subsidiary of the Dubai World Trade Centre, this edition is held under the theme “Catalyzing Africa’s Digital Economy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” It aims to serve as a major platform for pan-African cooperation, where global innovation meets the continent’s sovereignty challenges, with a view to accelerating the deployment of high-impact digital solutions capable of laying the foundations for Africa’s future economic resilience.
This year, GITEX Africa Morocco is introducing new sector-focused spaces and strengthening several of its existing hubs, in line with the continent’s most dynamic technological priorities. Among the new features are smart infrastructure for data centers, designed to address structural shortcomings still hindering the development of Africa’s digital economy, as well as a dedicated fintech and future of finance space, highlighting mobile money solutions, AI-driven financial inclusion, and cross-border payments.
The event also features an area dedicated to the future of mobility, showcasing electric, autonomous, and connected transport solutions, along with a Sports Tech hub focusing on smart sports infrastructure, technologies to optimize athlete performance, and new formats for fan engagement.
GITEX Africa Morocco is once again placing strong emphasis on cybersecurity, with a dedicated program developed in partnership with Morocco’s General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI). The Strategic Digital Defence AI Readiness summit will provide a platform for high-level discussions aimed at equipping businesses, industries, and emerging digital economies in Africa with the frameworks needed to protect critical infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven threats.
As a leading platform for international digital cooperation, GITEX Africa Morocco continues to strengthen its role as a structuring force in support of an ambitious, innovative, and sovereign digital Africa. Building on the success of previous editions, the event is set to foster new alliances and explore increasingly strategic technological sectors, further enhancing its influence and contribution to the evolution of Africa’s digital landscape.