GIA Hub is to host the Africa Forum on Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Marrakech, Morocco, 31 May - 2 June 2023
Marrakech, Morocco GIA Hub, the leading platform for fostering innovation and collaboration between government, industry, and academia sectors, today announced that it will host the Africa Forum on Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Marrakech, Morocco, from May 31 to June 2, 2023.
The GIA Africa Forum is a leading platform that brings together policy makers, innovators, tech leaders, and decision-makers from across the continent to explore Africa’s most pressing issues and discuss the latest trends and technologies that can contribute to sustainable development.
The theme for the GIA Africa Forum 2023 is "Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Africa." The forum will feature several panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote speeches on topics such as:
- Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Africa
- Driving Digital Transformation in Africa
- Transforming education and Fostering innovation in Africa
- Building Resilient and Sustainable Cities in Africa
- International Fund’s role in fostering Africa’s innovation ecosystem
- Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence Landscape in Africa
- Promoting Green Technologies and Sustainable development in Africa
According to Prof. Mohamed Essaaidi, Chair of the GIA Africa Forum, “The GIA Africa Forum provides a unique opportunity for leaders from government, industry, and academia to come together to explore innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Africa today in key areas such as education and human capital development, digital and energy transititon, climate change mitigation, sustainable development and economic growth. We are delighted to host this event in Marrakech, Morocco, and look forward to engaging with the brightest minds from across the continent and the world.”
Mohamed Aboud, Chair of the GIA Hub, said, “We are delighted to bring the GIA Africa Forum to Marrakech, Morocco, and to collaborate with local partners to foster innovation and drive sustainable development in Africa. This event will provide a unique platform for policymakers and decision-makers to share insights and explore new opportunities for collaboration.”
The GIA Africa Forum 2023 will be held at GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest all-inclusive tech event to bring together tech giants, governments, SMEs, start-ups, coders, investors, and academics to accelerate collaboration and explore new ventures..
GIA Hub, a global platform for collaboration between government, industry, and academia, was first launched in Dubai, UAE, in 2021. With a vision to foster innovation and digital transformation in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA), GIA Hub aims to bring together policymakers, experts, and leaders from government, industry, and academia to collaborate on research, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.
