AfricArena Grand Summit draws 500+ investors to CPT

In a countdown to innovation, the global spotlight shines on the Mother City as the AfricArena Grand Summit 2023, the pinnacle of Cape Town Investors’ Week, draws near. Set to be an electrifying gathering of entrepreneurial minds, organisers promise an unmissable opportunity for start-ups and investors alike.

Launching on Saturday, 2 December, Cape Town Investors’ Week marks a convergence of diverse events within Africa’s start-up hub. At its nucleus lies AfricArena, a renowned tech accelerator set to captivate the attention of over 500 investors, venture capitalists, partners, and angel investors flocking to the city for a series of engagements.

AfricArena’s Cape Town VC Unconference, spanning from Monday, 4 December, offers an intimate platform for investors to foster dialogue, exchange ideas, and fortify the African start-up and tech ecosystem.

Following this, the AfricArena Grand Summit, occurring on Tuesday, 5 and Wednesday, 6 December at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, takes centre stage. Over 30 of Africa’s foremost tech start-ups will pitch their innovations, vying for top honours across diverse categories such as deeptech, women in tech, fintech, and more.

The suspense heightens as anticipation swirls around which start-ups will claim victory. Each category will unveil its continental champion, drawing from a pool of previous regional winners from cities including Johannesburg, New York, and Nairobi.

However, it’s not merely about the competition. The event boasts a galaxy of over 60 distinguished speakers, luminary figures in tech, business, finance, investments, and policy. Their insights, shared through keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats, promise to ignite inspiration and enlightenment.

From Zachariah George and Sara Medina, whose ventures have charted new frontiers in Launch Africa Ventures and SPI, to the industry insights of Sthe Shabangu from AWS, the line-up is a powerhouse of innovation. With luminaries like Ido Sum from TLcom Capital, Blanca Ribas Pombo of Plug and Play, and the strategic prowess of Marius Birkenhäger from FMO, the Grand Summit is set to be an unparalleled gathering of trailblazers driving the future of tech, finance, and investment in Africa.

But hurry! Tickets for the AfricArena Grand Summit is in high demand. Tickets can be snatched via the official AfricArena website, Quicket, or Eventbrite. This will give you a rare opportunity to witness ground-breaking ideas while seizing the opportunity to network with industry experts.

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