Marrakech: GITEX Africa, the largest and most influential tech and start-up event, has demonstrated the rising prominence of the digital economy in the continent, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni revealed.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, GITEX Africa Morocco, a premier technology and startup showcase, has officially opened its doors to leading figures from the local, regional, and global digital landscapes. GITEX Africa is held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the authority of the Kingdom’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, in partnership with Digital Development Agency (ADD), and organized by KAOUN International – the overseas event agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and organizer of GITEX events globally.
During the inaugural ceremony, significant insights were shared by prominent figures. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, emphasized that GITEX AFRICA underscores the rising prominence of the digital economy, which now accounts for 15% of the global GDP-an impressive 6.5 trillion USD. Recognizing the challenges posed by the digital revolution, the minister stated that Morocco is steadfastly committed to pioneering a future where digitalization and AI serve as catalysts for progress, benefitting society at large.
On his part, Director General of the Digital Development Agency, Mohammed Drissi Melyani highlighted the event’s transformation into one of the most distinguished digital and technological gatherings both in Africa and on the international stage. He further noted that GITEX Africa is no longer merely a platform for showcasing innovations but a strategic arena for fostering digital inclusion across African nations, forging partnerships with global stakeholders, and accelerating sustainable digital transformation.
With AI leading global innovation, Morocco is positioning itself as a transformative epicenter across the continent, CEO of KAOUN International Trixie LohMirmand underscored. He added GITEX AFRICA Morocco is not just a platform for cutting-edge technology but a dynamic catalyst for collaboration, investment, and growth-connecting Africa’s brightest innovators with global markets and empowering the next generation to lead the AI-driven economy.
The 2025 edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco is set to cultivate groundbreaking partnerships, explore untapped industries, and further amplify its influence on Africa’s digital ecosystem. This year’s event boasts a broader agenda and includes new participants from diverse nations across Africa, Europe, and Asia, such as Belgium, Gabon, Niger, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, and Zambia.
In addition to its primary focus on AI, cybersecurity, and telecommunications, the event is expanding its scope to encompass critical sectors such as energy transition, mobility, education technology (edutech), sports technology, and agricultural technology (agritech).