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AfriTECH 4.0 Gains Key Support to Drive Africa’s Digital Transformation

The fourth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, AfriTECH (AfriTECH 4.0), has secured backing from Nigeria’s key tech regulators known as the Nigerian
Communications Commission (NCC) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), along with digital payment platform PalmPay.

Set for November 7, 2024, in Lagos, the event whose theme this year is “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa’s Economy” will focus on accelerating digital transformation across Africa’s economy, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers reflecting on the urgent need to harness technology for sustainable development across the region.

Photo|Poster for the event set to happen at Lagos

The event has attracted a diverse range of sponsors, including QNET Ltd as Gold Sponsor, Galaxy Backbone and Digital Realty as Silver Sponsors, and several Bronze Sponsors. AfriTECH’s fourth version (4.0) aims to draw hundreds of participants and will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions focused on driving Africa’s digital transformation.

Beldine Odhiambo

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