By ; Amir Taha
TechCabal, the leading technology ecosystem convener, has officially announced its second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference, which will host speakers from eight countries including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Nigeria and others. Set to be held on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th of October 2024 at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, the event will bring together the most audacious tech leaders. The conference is also introducing a new content track around Government, Policy & Regulation and will be hosting a roundtable on international trade.
Confirmed speakers for the roundtable include Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria, and Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner. Other notable speakers expected are: Nankling Danfulani, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FDCO); Michel Deelen, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Florent Mangin Head of Regional Economic Development, France; Augustina Odame, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Chamber of Technology; Sid Ali, CEO, Algeria Ventures, Sunil Natraj - CEO of Jumia Nigeria, and many other highly accomplished thought leaders.
With Africa’s share of global and intra-regional trade standing at 3% and 13% respectively, this pan-African ministerial roundtable will provide a platform for key trade stakeholders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and forge partnerships that will drive digital trade and economic integration focus. A fireside chat on "The Role of Technology in Driving the Growth of the Nigerian Economy" with Dr. Bosun Tijani and Wale Edun; as well as a Ministerial Roundtable with Dr. Bosun Tijani to discuss Nigeria's digital economy landscape and the ministry's blueprint, are also lined up.
The theme for Moonshot by TechCabal 2024 is: Building for the World, which addresses the challenges and opportunities that African founders and operators face as they navigate the complexities of global expansion. Over 3,500 delegates will gain practical insights into various sectors from fintech to commerce, renewable energy, climate change, tech policy, AI, telco, cloud and more.
Headline sponsored by Sabi, the leading provider of digital commerce infrastructure for Africa, Moonshot is introducing three additional content tracks to the five tracks from last year: The Future of Commerce, Big Tech & Enterprise, Emerging Tech Fest, Startup Festival, and Creative Economy. These new tracks include: FUEL: The Investor Conference; Government, Policy & Regulation Conference and Clean & Climate Tech.
In addition, the two-day pan-African conference will introduce new formats, including demos and roundtables that showcase how innovative technology is tackling critical challenges. Attendees can also look forward to more investor engagement with sessions in the investor lounge and a dedicated area for startup pitches. Furthermore, expanded networking opportunities will be available through various social events, mixers, and off-conference gatherings designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations.
Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media said “Africa's vibrant tech ecosystem is breaking boundaries and redefining what is possible on the global stage. As we edge closer to this year's Moonshot by TechCabal, we are focused on exploring critical questions about how Africa is building for the world and how we can leverage actionable policies to enhance the digital economy. This conference will also shine a spotlight on the booming sectors, such as climate tech, which captured a third of last year's startup funding - a clear signal of where the future is headed.”
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, Co-founder and CEO of Sabi, said "This year’s Moonshot conference will undoubtedly spur important ideas for how African technology companies can build and service the global markets. Sabi connects African markets with one another and the rest of the world, and we applaud any initiative that aims to strengthen African commerce by fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth across the continent."
The event is also sponsored by 54 Collective (Formerly Founder Factory Africa), Raenest, Sparkle, Quidax, Meta, Tramango, Budpay, Cardtonic, ZedCrest, Vendy, Heckerbella and Flutterwave, and is open to global and African VC investors, startup founders, top tech CEOs, industry professionals at all levels, students, and tech support organisations.
Sponsorship information or tickets to attend Moonshot can be accessed here
