AfricaCom at Africa Tech Festival 2025

Event Type: Trade event

Date: November 10 to 13, 2025

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Venue: Cape Town International Conference Centre

Industry(ies): Information and communications technologies

Application deadline: June 27, 2025

Who should apply: Canadian scale-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations servicing the telecommunications ecosystem. This includes FinTech, cybersecurity, RetailTech mobile entertainment, mhealth and small scale renewable energy sectors. 

Event description

Are you looking to scale your tech in Africa’s fast-growing telecom ecosystem?  

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will be on the ground at AfricaCom, Africa’s largest telecoms, media, and technology event — attracting over 12,000 business leaders and 300+ exhibitors, including senior decision-makers from the continent’s leading mobile network operators.

Whether you're in FinTech, cybersecurity, RetailTech, mobile entertainment, mHealth, or small-scale renewable energy, this is a prime opportunity to connect with Africa’s telecom value chain. 

In partnership with the Government of Quebec, the TCS will host the Canada Pavilion, where Canadian innovators from across the nation will showcase their solutions and make meaningful business connections. 

Join us to explore new markets, spark partnerships, and scale your impact across Africa. 

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Meet key regulatory bodies
  • Participate in networking events
  • Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  • Compare your product/service with international competitors

How the program works

  • B2B matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
  • Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
  • Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.
  • Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.

Contact us

Nina Dube

Trade Commissioner
Johannesburg, South Africa
nina.dube@international.gc.ca

Michael Shapiro

Trade Commissioner
Johannesburg, South Africa
michael.shapiro@international.gc.ca

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