GITEX AFRICA 2027

GITEX AFRICA 2027, the fifth edition of the continent's largest technology trade show, runs April 26-28, 2027 in Marrakech, Morocco. It is organised by KAOUN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The organiser is targeting 1,600+ exhibitors and startups, 60,000 visitors and buyers, 450+ investors and 700+ speakers from 150+ countries, up from 900 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors at the first Marrakech edition in 2023. AI runs through the program: AI Everything Morocco covers agentic AI, cloud and IoT, while the AI, Data & Trust content deals with sovereign AI infrastructure, data centre buildouts and cybersecurity. Co-located shows include GISEC Africa for cybersecurity and North Star Africa for startups and investors.

Date

April 26–28, 2027

Location

Marrakech, Morocco

Format

In-Person

Event Type

Expo

Status

Upcoming

Expected Attendance

60,000

Pricing

Paid

Organizer

KAOUN International (Dubai World Trade Centre)

Added

Oct 9, 2026

Updated

Oct 9, 2026

• ✓CIOs and CTOs of African enterprises
• ✓Government digital transformation officials
• ✓Telecom and data centre operators
• ✓Startup founders
• ✓Venture capital investors
• ✓Banking and fintech technology leaders

For a CIO or CTO with operations or expansion plans in Africa, GITEX AFRICA puts the continent's government digital agencies, telecom operators, data centre builders and banks in one hall for three days. It is the place to judge where sovereign AI and data centre capacity is actually being built, to meet public-sector buyers who are writing national AI programmes, and to scout African startups and the investors backing them. The cybersecurity show running alongside lets security leaders cover regional threat and compliance questions on the same trip.

• ✓AI Everything Morocco (agentic AI, cloud and IoT)
• ✓AI, Data & Trust content on sovereign AI, data centres and cybersecurity frameworks
• ✓GISEC Africa cybersecurity show
• ✓North Star Africa startup and investor program
• ✓Future Banking and Finance
• ✓Future Manufacturing and Robotics
• ✓Digital Cities and Future Mobility Park

• ★The largest technology show focused on Africa: 55,000 visitors and 1,500+ exhibitors in 2026, with 4,600 business meetings reported that year.
• ★Morocco's government treats AI as a national industrial priority, and the 2026 edition was where the $1.2B Nexus AI Factory near Casablanca (500MW, Nvidia Blackwell GB200) was unveiled.
• ★Trade and business visitors only, which keeps the floor oriented to procurement, partnerships and investment.
• ★Run by the team behind GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai, so the exhibitor base includes global cloud, telecom and security vendors alongside African startups.

Ticket prices for the 2027 edition have not been published. The official site offers visitor pre-registration only. Admission is restricted to trade and business visitors, under-18s are not admitted, and students aged 16-17 may attend only with a school or faculty member. Exhibitors and startups apply through separate enquiry forms.

When is GITEX AFRICA 2027?

GITEX AFRICA 2027 takes place April 26–28, 2027 in Marrakech, Morocco.

Where is GITEX AFRICA 2027 held?

GITEX AFRICA 2027 is held in Marrakech, Morocco. The event format is in-person.

How much does GITEX AFRICA 2027 cost?

GITEX AFRICA 2027 is paid. Ticket prices for the 2027 edition have not been published. The official site offers visitor pre-registration only. Admission is restricted to trade and business visitors, under-18s are not admitted, and students aged 16-17 may attend only with a school or faculty member. Exhibitors and startups apply through separate enquiry forms.

Who should attend GITEX AFRICA 2027?

GITEX AFRICA 2027 is aimed at CIOs and CTOs of African enterprises, Government digital transformation officials, Telecom and data centre operators, Startup founders, Venture capital investors, Banking and fintech technology leaders.

What topics does GITEX AFRICA 2027 cover?

GITEX AFRICA 2027 covers Agentic AI, Sovereign AI infrastructure, Data centres, Cloud computing, Cybersecurity, Fintech and digital banking, Smart cities, Robotics and manufacturing.

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