Press & Media Center
Welcome to the Afritech Business Summit Press & Media Center. We invite local, regional, and international media to cover the Afritech Business Summit, taking place from March 22 to 25, 2027, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. As the leading trade show focused on digital innovation, startups, and investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, we provide timely access to accurate information, expert insights, and inspiring stories from across the region’s innovation ecosystems.
About Afritech Business Summit
Afritech Business Summit is an international trade show focused on startups, digital innovation, and investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our mission is to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa by connecting startups, investors, and public institutions through a flagship event spotlighting emerging ecosystems and high-impact sectors.
Our ambition is to become the leading event for advancing a cloud-native, AI-first, and innovation-driven economy, empowering the leading innovation ecosystems across Sub-Saharan Africa to shape the continent’s digital future by 2030. The Summit expects to welcome 2,500 participants, 120 exhibitors, 50 investors and venture capital firms, and 15 accredited local and international media outlets.
What we offer to media
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to facilitate your coverage of the Afritech Business Summit:
1. Press accreditation and full event access
Obtain credentials for complete access to all public sessions, exhibitions, and networking areas.
2. Exclusive interview opportunities
Arrange one-on-one interviews with:
- Keynote speakers and industry experts.
- Innovative startup founders.
- Leading investors and venture capitalists.
- Government officials and policymakers.
- Afritech Business Summit organizers and partners.
3. High-quality visual and press materials
Access to:
- High-resolution photos and b-roll footage from the event.
- Official logos and branding guidelines.
- Press-ready fact sheets, statistics, and executive summaries.
4. Expert commentary and insights
Gain in-depth analysis on trends and opportunities in our priority sectors: cloud, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, insurtech, e-commerce, edtech, medtech, agritech, and govtech.
5. Market-specific insights
Receive unique perspectives on the leading innovation ecosystems across Sub-Saharan Africa.
6. Event program and key highlights
Access the full agenda, speaker biographies, and real-time updates on pivotal sessions and announcements.
Request media accreditation or interview access:
For press credentials, media interviews, or editorial inquiries, please contact our Press Office directly:
Press office – Afritech Business Summit
press@afritechbusinesssummit.com
+1 212 390 1055
When contacting us, please include:
Your full name, media organization, your role, country of coverage, and any specific requests for interviews or access.
Our media team aims to respond to all inquiries within 24–48 hours.
Media guidelines and coverage expectations:
All media partners are expected to follow professional journalistic standards and properly credit quotes, visuals, and data from the event. Afritech Business Summit reserves the right to approve interview, filming, and photography requests to ensure a productive and respectful environment for all participants.
