Countdown — AFRICA TECH SUMMIT
About
The Africa Tech Summit brings together professionals, educators and industry experts dedicated to advancing technology and innovation in Africa. With the theme "Beyond Technology: Building a Trusted & Intelligent Digital Era", this event offers a dynamic platform for stimulating discussions, enriching presentations and hands-on training sessions.
Organized in the heart of Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon, this summit targets decision-makers, developers, educators and entrepreneurs who want to shape the digital future of the African continent.
Program
Six key themes for two days of intensive learning, networking and innovation.
Opening speeches by leaders from the African and global tech industry. Get inspired by the visionaries shaping the digital future.
Hands-on sessions to master AI tools: Azure OpenAI, Copilot, Power Platform and the latest machine learning frameworks.
48 hours to build innovative team solutions. Attractive prizes and the opportunity to pitch in front of African investors.
Exclusive training to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Boost your career with a globally recognized certification.
Get a first look at the latest Microsoft innovations, promising African startups and the AI tools of the future.
Dedicated sessions to meet 1,000+ tech professionals: cocktails, informal roundtables and partner expo space.
Speakers
African and international experts gathered to share their expertise on AI, innovation and digital transformation.
Participant registration
Participant registrationAgenda
MCT Train the Trainer sessions & certification
MCT/MVP Africa Summit Event
City Tour — Explore the beautiful city of Yaoundé
FAQ
The summit is open to everyone: IT professionals, educators, technology students, business decision-makers, entrepreneurs and innovative project holders. Anyone passionate about the digital future of Africa is welcome.
MCT certification sessions are reserved for participants registered with VIP or Premium tickets. You will receive the technical prerequisites by email before the event. Certification requires an application to Microsoft after validation of the criteria.
Some keynotes will be broadcast live via a dedicated platform. Virtual participants will receive an access link after registration. However, hands-on workshops, the hackathon and certification sessions require physical presence.
Yes, all participants will have access to presentation materials and training resources after the event. VIP and Premium tickets also include a full physical kit with notebooks and priority access to video recordings.
The hackathon runs for 48 hours. Teams of 3 to 5 people register in advance and receive the theme in the morning. The 5 best teams pitch in front of a professional jury. Attractive prizes and funding opportunities are up for grabs.
Yes, capacity is limited to 1,000 participants to ensure event quality. We strongly recommend registering early to secure your spot, especially for VIP and Premium tickets which are very limited in number.
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