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How many tech events did you attend in the year&#8217;s first quarter? If you decided to attend more tech events in 2023 than ever at the start of the year, you should ask yourself how that works out. if you didn&#8217;t, you should consider attending more tech events because of their numerous benefits. 



If you fall into the group of people who find it difficult to go to events even though they would be beneficial to you and your business, then we have done some of the legwork for you; all you need to do now is get ready in advance to go to the events we have selected for you. 



One of the ways we try to help our readers is by keeping them informed about local and continental tech events so they can potentially meet influential people and other like-minded individuals in the space.



From our research, here are four notable tech events happening in Africa this month that you shouldn&#8217;t skip.



Below is a brief about each.



Read also: <a href="https://technext24.com/2023/03/06/5-african-tech-events-you-do-not-want-to-miss-in-march/">5 African tech events you do not want to miss in March</a>



<h4 id="nigeria-cybersecurity-summit">Nigeria Cybersecurity Summit</h4>



The Nigeria Cybersecurity Summit 2023 will welcome CISOs from top businesses, cybersecurity experts, and elite ethical hackers from all over the West African region to enable the region to improve its defences and strategies against the sea of cyber attacks.



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The summit, which is a two-day event, brings cybersecurity experts and businesses together to explore strategies to secure the digital future.



The major focus of the summit would be Leadership and upskilling, critical infrastructure, AI and threat intelligence, risk mitigation, cloud security, biometrics and identity, the internet of things, and malware and threats.



The summit will feature industry-thought leaders like Zachariah Akinpelu, the CISO Unity bank, Harrison Nnaji, Group CISO of First bank, Femi Olofintila, CISO Nova merchant bank, Dr Bharat Soni, CISO of Guaranty trust bank and many others.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Thursday 27- Friday 28 April 2023</li><li>Time: Not stipulated</li><li>Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.</li><li>Register to attend the paid event&nbsp;<a href="https://nigeriacybersecuritysummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



<h4 id="the-connected-kenya-summit-2023">The Connected Kenya Summit 2023</h4>



The Connected Kenya Summit is a four-day thought-leadership ICT event that will bring local and global ICT stakeholders to Kenya to discuss key areas that will boost the country’s technological development. 



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The theme of the summit is Digital Economy: &#8220;Endless Opportunities Shaping Our Future&#8221; and is jointly organized by Kenya&#8217;s Ministry of Information Communication and the Digital Economy, and private sector stakeholders and 



The summit, a gathering of regional and global ICT industry leaders, policymakers, executives, financiers, and innovators, helps nurture innovative ideas and partnerships that leverage technology to advance Kenya&#8217;s development agenda. 



It also aims to establish a platform for collaboration, capacity building, and knowledge sharing between the government and the ICT sector. It&#8217;s a great opportunity for mid to large-cap companies to showcase their expertise, make new connections, and generate leads.



The event will also feature an award ceremony celebrating Kenyan entrepreneurs contributing to ICT through innovation. The Connected Kenya Summit is a paid event.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: 2nd &#8211; 5th April 2023</li><li>Time: Not stipulated</li><li>Venue: Diamonds Leisure Beach &amp; Golf Resort</li><li>Register to attend the event&nbsp;<a href="https://register.connected.go.ke/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



<h4 id="africa-teen-tech-festival-2023-attf2023">Africa Teen Tech Festival 2023 (ATTF2023)</h4>



The African Teen Tech Festival ATTF 2023 is a technology and innovation event initiated by Imperial Educational Technology in partnership with Global Airdrone Academy (GADA) and PaveHq.



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This event aims to drive tech careers amongst teens and expose them to the future of work, increase efficiency among teachers, promote STEAM careers and expose participants to the future of education.



Teens and adults are expected to participate, and they will have the opportunity to learn about careers in technology and connect with other young people enthusiastic about social innovation. Teachers and professionals in attendance will learn how to use technology to improve education, and professionals will have the opportunity to network with decision-makers from government, business, and academia who will offer insightful commentary on the future of work and education.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2023</li><li>Time: 09:30 &#8211; 17:00 WAT</li><li>Venue: Landmark Centre&nbsp;Water Corporation Drive #Plot 2 &amp; 3 Annex, LA 106104</li><li>Register to attend the event&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africa-teen-tech-festival-2023-attf2023-tickets-401157923147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



<h4 id="the-bridge-conference-2023">The Bridge Conference 2023</h4>



The bridge conference is a platform that serves as an intermediary for young individuals, providing relevant information and sustainable inspiration to equip and galvanize them to live an excellent and maximized life. 



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The event, which is majorly for final-year university students, would feature Music, a tea break, a keynote session, mentoring Session and a panel Session. Areas of focus include; CV writing. Tech, Entertainment, Financial Services, Media and Agriculture.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023</li><li>Time: 10:00 AM &#8211; 14:00 PM WAT</li><li>Venue: Cedars House of Grace&nbsp;Off Remi Olowude Street Lekki, LA 106104</li><li>Register to attend the event&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bridge-conference-2023-tickets-604872298327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



Read also: <a href="https://technext24.com/2023/01/31/6-tech-events-to-attend-in-february/">5 tech events you do not want to miss in February</a>

Here are 4 African tech events in Africa you want to attend in April

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