Algiers is set to host the 4th African Startup Conference starting Saturday, with more than 25,000 participants expected to attend the three-day pan-African gathering focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. Held under the theme “Fostering African Champions,” the conference has positioned itself as a major continental platform aimed at strengthening a competitive, sovereign, and inclusive African technology ecosystem.
The event is organised by Algeria’s Ministry of the Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises in partnership with the public incubator Algeria Venture. It will bring together more than 35 ministerial delegations, around 200 exhibitors from Africa and beyond, and over 300 international experts, alongside investors, incubators, project holders, members of the African diaspora, international organisations, and global technology players.
Rwanda has been named guest of honour this year, recognising its progress in innovation and reflecting Algeria’s focus on deepening collaboration with leading entrepreneurial ecosystems across the continent, according to Algeria Press Service. Alongside a ministerial summit, the programme will spotlight African “champions” that have built high-revenue companies contributing directly to the real economy.
The conference will also feature parallel tracks and exhibitions covering research and innovation, content creation, fintech, and artificial intelligence, showcasing the work of young African innovators. Workshops and panel discussions will explore broader themes such as technological evolution, telecommunications infrastructure, the digital sector’s environmental impact, and how digital solutions can support climate resilience across Africa.
