The African tech landscape is eagerly attending the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference, which began yesterday on the 2nd of May and is scheduled to run from May 2nd to May 5th, 2023, at Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference is poised to bring together the continent’s tech giants in a much-anticipated event. Among the highlights will be the panel discussion, “What Does an Ecosystem for Continental Collaboration between Tech Startups, Investors, and Incubators Look Like?” featuring industry experts from Sentech, Google, Newtown Partners, and Metis.io.
The panel will discuss the importance of continental collaboration in empowering startups and transforming continental challenges into opportunities. Diverse continental tech innovators, SMMEs, investors, and incubators have already teamed up to create a thriving ecosystem for startups. The panelists will examine successful collaboration models from various African countries and how these models can be adapted to create a continental ecosystem.
One of the key topics on the agenda is frugal innovation. Frugal innovation refers to the development of high-quality products that are affordable and accessible to low-income communities. The panel will explore how frugal innovation can be harnessed to create solutions to continental challenges.
The panel will also delve into the role of investors in building a sustainable tech ecosystem. Investors play a vital role in providing funding, mentorship, and support to startups. The panelists will analyze various investment models that have been successful in different African countries and discuss how these models can be adapted to create a continental investment network.
The African tech scene has witnessed a surge in innovation and investment in recent years. Consequently, there is a growing need for collaboration between startups, investors, and incubators to build a sustainable tech ecosystem. The Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference is a prime opportunity to gain insight, network with tech leaders, and explore the latest tech advancements that are shaping the industry. The conference promises to be an informative and exciting event that will bring together the brightest minds in the African tech industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of tech on the African continent. Get your tickets now, here or here.
