Presents
Industrial Africa
Startup Pitch Competition
Fueling Innovation in Africa’s Critical Infrastructure
Powering the Next Industrial Revolution with African Startups enabled by Open-Source
Coming 2024
Online Global Summit
Driving Africa’s Industrial Future
Hosted by the IoT Hub Meetup community, the Industrial Africa Pitch Competition spotlights African startups revolutionizing Africa's industrial and critical infrastructure industries with open-source technologies. These innovators are creating jobs and driving growth, shaping a sustainable, efficient future for the continent. Join us to see their transformative impact.
Agriculture
Smart tech for sustainable farming and increased crop yields across Africa.
Mining
Deploying technology to modernize and optimize Africa's rich mining industry.
Energy
Renewable tech integration for consistent, eco-friendly power in every community.
Water
Innovative water management systems for secure, sustainable African water supplies.
ICT
Advancing ICT infrastructure for seamless integration of physical and digital worlds
Manufacturing
AI and IoT driving efficient production for Africa's industrial competitiveness.
Transportation
Advanced tech for safer, smarter transportation networks linking Africa.
Logistics
Streamlining Africa's supply chains with real-time data and predictive analytics.
Africa Rising: Innovation at the Frontier
From Underestimated to Unstoppable: Africa's Technological Renaissance
Long perceived as trailing behind, Africa has an opportunity to chart a new course in the global tech narrative. The future of disruptive tech is not looming in the distant horizon—it's already unfolding in Africa's vibrant ecosystems.
Leapfrog Legacy
Africa's tech leap: Unburdened by legacy systems, Africa can spearhead the adoption of IoT, AI, robotics, and edge computing driving industries forward at an unprecedented pace.
Every Pocket Holds a Phone
Mobile Revolution: With one of the highest mobile uptakes, Africa is a fertile ground for mobile-centric industrial innovations, connecting and empowering its industrial workforce.
Open-Source Spirit
Collaborative Tech: Africa's tech surge is fueled by open-source collaboration, fostering solutions that resonate globally while serving local needs.
Explosive Potential
Smart Solutions for 2050: Africa's vital sectors are ripe for tech-driven transformation, essential for sustaining its rapid population and economic growth.
Harnessing Homegrown Talent
Tech Talent Hub: Africa for Africa. Africa’s tech talent has the opportunity to create solutions that address the critical infrastructure needs and challenges of the continent, not just for today, but for tomorrow.
Power of Open Source
Open source technology fuels innovation in Africa by offering cost-effective, advanced tools and fostering collaboration. It accelerates local innovation, enabling African industrial and tech talents to craft solutions for unique challenges. Open source isn't just a tool; it's key to building a self-sustaining, innovative African tech landscape.
Empowering Through Open Innovation
Discover how open-source technology frameworks in the Internet of Things (IoT), sophisticated AI/ML Models, collaborative Robotics, and decentralized Edge Computing are innovating industrial processes in every aspect - from research and development to production to waste management and recycling.
Join us to see how these open-source enablers are creating efficiencies and synergies for sustainable African development.
Internet of Things
Connects and integrates industries, enables smart management and monitoring, uses open-source platforms.
Artificial Intelligence
Enhances decision-making and optimizes operations, allows adaptable and collaborative development, addresses unique challenges.
Robotics
Transforms every sector, increases safety and efficiency, accelerates adaptation and innovation, uses open-source model.
Edge Computing
Processes data locally, provides faster responses, offers flexible and collaborative infrastructure, uses open-source solutions.
Agenda Full of Insights and Innovation
Experience a day of inspiration with our carefully crafted agenda. Dive into sessions exploring modern tech and open-source innovations shaping Africa. Join lively discussions on current and future African tech trends driving Africa’s industrial revolution.
Agenda
Keynote
Don't miss the keynote speech by an executive from a leading african development organization, which promises to offer captivating insights into managing and developing Africa's infrastructure.
Industry Panel
The industry panel will let attendees learn about IoT and software trends for Africa's infrastructure. The panelists are experts who will share how technology can solve the continent's challenges.
Pitch Competition
Up to twenty startups will pitch their solutions via video to judges and a global audience. They will have 5 minutes each for presentation and Q&A. The winner will receive a prize, mentorship, and funding access.
Networking
Startups and attendees can network with mentors, experts, and potential collaborators via chat and video calls before, during and after the event.
Confirmed Speakers & Judges
Don't miss the expert insights, where thought leaders demystify the tech that's shaping a connected African future.
Victor Agolla
Managing Director
Viffa Consult limited
Femi Awoniyi
Startup fund manager
Google
Wanjiru Chabeda
Principal
JOIN Capital
David Du Toit
Satellite Tech Expert
Dragonfly Aerospace
Toyin Emmanuel-Olubake
Investment Director
Novastar Ventures
Martin Fregene
Director Agro-Industry
Africa Development Bank
Martha Haile
Co-Founder
Hello Tractor
Aaron Rose
Founder & Managing Director
Global Tactics
Why Attend
Join the discussion on Africa's infrastructure trends and challenges, explore technology solutions, network with potential investors, partners, and customers, and support startups improving African infrastructure
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Join as a sponsor or volunteer to make a pivotal impact in the landscape of African innovation and community growth.
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- African Proverb
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