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The African tech scene is booming, and May is an exciting month for tech enthusiasts across the continent, especially as it gears up to host some of the most anticipated tech events in 2023.



Tech events are important to all stakeholders in the ecosystem as they provide excellent opportunities to connect, network, and learn about the latest innovations and trends shaping the global tech landscape. If you&#8217;re interested in fintech, AI, or entrepreneurship, these events have something for everyone. 



In this article, we&#8217;ll explore some of the most exciting tech events happening in Africa this May, what attendees can expect to gain from each event and why they should be on your calendar. 



Read also: <a href="https://technext24.com/2023/04/03/4-tech-events-to-attend-in-april/">Here are 4 African tech events you would want to attend in April</a>



<h4 id="gitex-africa-marrakech">GITEX Africa, Marrakech</h4>



GITEX GLOBAL, the annual showcasing of international technology giants and start-ups in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced that it would hold the first edition of GITEX Africa to recognise the continent’s potential for technical developments and its growing demand for innovation.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img width="922" height="571" src="https://technext24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/image.png" alt="Technext Coinference + 8 other notable tech events to watch out for in 2023" class="wp-image-173740"/><figcaption>GITEX AFRICA Summit, Morocco</figcaption></figure>



GITEX is arguably the largest technology exhibition in the world, and&nbsp;<a href="https://gitexafrica.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GITEX AFRICA</a>, the first of its kind, will take place from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco.



The summit will draw attention from the global community to the continent’s enormous potential and help to create a vision for a digital economy that is more interconnected, sustainable, inclusive, and tech-driven.



It will also feature prominent tech players, trends, and verticals. It will also cover conversaOrganizedut smart cities, cybersecurity, the data economy, mobility, healthcare and telecoms. The event will host about 20,000+ traders and buyers, 120+ government delegations, over 500 exhibitors and more than 300 startups.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Wednesday, May 31 to Friday, June 2, 2023,</li><li>Time: 10 AM &#8211; 6 PM daily</li><li>Venue: Marrakech, Morocco</li><li>Register to attend the paid event&nbsp;<a href="https://visit.gitexafrica.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



<h4 id="lagos-startup-expo-lagos">Lagos Startup Expo, Lagos</h4>



 The Lagos Startup Expo is an event for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts to share their knowledge and experiences so that all stakeholders can benefit and help progress the startup ecosystem in Lagos and Nigeria. &nbsp;



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The event organised by Techpoint is themed ‘Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth,’ and it seeks to bring hundreds of innovative Nigerian tech startups together. These innovators will showcase their products, network with investors and customers, and more. But it’s not just for startups – investors, corporate partners, and tech enthusiasts will find plenty to explore and discover.



With a focus on product exhibitions and workshops, the Lagos Startup Expo is a platform which renders a perfect opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends and gain valuable insights into the Nigerian tech ecosystem.



Participants would also get the opportunity to network with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the industry and meet with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to discuss the future of Nigerian tech organisations&#8217; business opportunities.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Saturday, 20 May 2023</li><li>Time: 9 AM WAT</li><li>Venue: Landmark Centre&nbsp;Water Corporation Drive #Plot 2 &amp; 3 Annex, LA 106104</li><li>Register to attend the paid event&nbsp;<a href="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pcs/click?xai=AKAOjss5K7GeN1OXrz8w0Z6D6jP4IYBCbKP-DMmrpykTZveyY7vP9GblgHh3pRLU4qcp72Z4tirbFx9gp2U6o4LfAzixiX9JEsX6WADs-GWO6wE4sjKbbGmMh5T3un6jAWDsP-TQHwjtPBlebGSns0QsM2Rtc9MlVKy3KRvmS5Q01rEw29bCa3OVOLyqfYVhWVn9lIkne4IZrXujRPLTZGZbLuSEjIJTjf0Owd5VlYdQfBKpKM0_luao7tAqNwAtHT7B_Mt_IjEHSpLxlI0XX3rXeM5dtRzAnaQmLbtRj4xn3FqPThEGCU6NpRomla2n42OZhaJN9IxKxzk&amp;sai=AMfl-YT0ucT3vb_j8Aeni4F-A2-ZK-BJ9mHbhOEcgZtrby9l2LvdTfmKnUPfdx1QIbnAibpVQl8hFHCrWKPLDEw08DQcvBXsdJt96seU3aHOgijD2oRNoSddFoUxOeDiMF-vVojiKVDP&amp;sig=Cg0ArKJSzH3kObS63qdL&amp;fbs_aeid=[gw_fbsaeid]&amp;adurl=https://techpoint.africa/events/the-lagos-startup-expo/%3Futm_source%3Dtechpoint%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dlse2023&amp;nm=5&amp;nx=281&amp;ny=-99&amp;mb=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



<h4 id="ai-conference-2023-johannesburg">AI Conference 2023, Johannesburg</h4>



Artificiemphasizesgence Business Conference is one of South Africa’s largest conferences &amp; exhibitions to look at the practical implications of AI for enterprise organisations and the actual solutions that are transforming business productivity.&nbsp;



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Exclusive, inspirational lectures from renowned speakers representing the top companies in the world are promised at the conference. These speakers collaborate on a platform that emphasizes technical expertise and commercial strategy for AI in a thorough agenda that goes beyond the ordinary and yields insightful knowledge that can be used.



This AI Business Conference also aims to help the business leader, data scientists and engineers successfully implement their AI projects.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Wednesday, 31 May &#8211; Thursday, 1 June 2023</li><li>Time: 9 AM to 4:30 PM SAST daily</li><li>Venue: Johannesburg</li><li>Register to attend the paid event&nbsp;<a href="https://aiconference.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul>



<h4 id="africa-teen-tech-festival-2023-lagos">Africa Teen Tech Festival 2023, Lagos</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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The event scheduled for May 11, 2023, at Landmark Event Center, Lagos, aims to inspire and empower the next generation of tech leaders by facilitating conversations on career trajectories in the tech industry (Tech and Non-Tech careers) and exposing teenagers, educators, and professionals to the future of learning and work.



It also aims to drive tech careers amongst teens and expose them to the future of work, increase efficiency among teachers, promote STEM careers and expose participants to the future of education.



Career counselling sessions will be offered at the Africa Teen Tech Festival in 2023 to assist young adults in choosing the correct courses and programs to enrol in as they decide which career pathways best suit their interests and abilities. The panellists will offer insightful advice on using technology to improve classroom learning and engagement.



See event details below:



<ul><li>Date: Thursday, 11 May 2023</li><li>Time: 9 AM WAT</li><li>Venue: Landmark Centre&nbsp;Water Corporation Drive #Plot 2 &amp; 3 Annex, LA 106104</li><li>Register to attend the paid 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>



Read also: <a href="https://technext24.com/2023/01/05/9-tech-events-to-watch-out-for-in-2023/">Here are 9 notable African tech events to attend in 2023</a>

4 remarkable tech events taking place in Africa this May

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