At the 2025 Africa Technology Expo, stakeholders look to the future of African tech
- The 2025 Africa Technology Expo (ATE) attracted over 2,000 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies focused on hardware, telecoms, and software innovation.
- Olumide Balogun, Director at Google West Africa, delivered a keynote outlining a roadmap for Africa's next billion-dollar tech companies.
- Two new African unicorns, Moniepoint and Chipper Cash, were highlighted as signs of a maturing tech ecosystem.
The discussions at ATE 2025 reflect a transformative moment for Africa's tech landscape, where collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for overcoming challenges and harnessing opportunities. The emphasis on solving real-world problems and the potential for significant growth in various sectors indicates a promising future for the continent's economy.
