GITEX Event Report: Bringing Many Seats to the Table 31st - 2nd June, 2023
GITEX, supported by Gitex, AFD, Smart Africa, and ITC, brought together over 200 stakeholders in Marrakech, Morocco, from diverse sectors including government, academia, business, and civil society. This collaborative platform facilitated discussions to advance innovation across Africa, developing new strategies and highlighting market-creating innovations borne from collaboration among stakeholders.
Location: Marrakech, Morocco Partners: Gitex, AFD, Smart Africa, ITC Attendance: Over 200 attendees
Event Objectives 1. Bringing together a variety of stakeholders from various industries, the government, academia, business, civil society, and the public to advance the discussion for collaboration to spur innovation throughout Africa. 2. Learning new strategies to sustain the collaborative movements that will spur innovation across Africa. 3. Drawing attention to examples of market-creating innovations birthed from the collaboration of stakeholders. Key Highlights 1. Stakeholder Collaboration: The event successfully brought together key stakeholders from diverse sectors, including industry leaders, government officials, academics, business representatives, civil society members, and the public. This diverse gathering facilitated rich discussions on collaboration to drive innovation across Africa. 2. Learning and Strategy Development: Participants engaged in learning sessions focused on new strategies to sustain collaborative movements. These sessions equipped attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to foster continuous innovation across the continent. 3. Showcasing Market Creating Innovations: The event highlighted examples of market- creating innovations that emerged from stakeholder collaborations. These case studies demonstrated the tangible impact of collaborative efforts in driving economic growth and addressing pressing challenges in Africa. Event Impact 1. Enhanced Collaboration: The event reinforced the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in the innovation ecosystem, paving the way for future partnerships and joint initiatives. 2. Strategic Insights: Attendees gained valuable insights into sustaining collaborative efforts, which will be instrumental in driving longterm innovation and development in Africa.
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