The third edition of BigTech Africa will take place on October 13-14, 2026, at the Cité de la Culture in Tunis. The event, organized by TPM Events under the patronage of the Ministry of Communication Technologies, will focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, industrial innovation, startups, investments, and technological cooperation. This platform aims to bring together 4,000 qualified participants, 100 experts, and 40 international investors from 20 countries.
The event will feature a range of themes, including sovereign AI, cybersecurity, African cloud, GovTech, FinTech, GreenTech, Industry 4.0, and the intersection of generative AI and industrial DeepTech. A thousand B2B meetings are planned, offering a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration. The Italian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ICE-Agenzia) will be present with a dedicated "Punto Italia" space, showcasing the country's innovation ecosystem.
The "Punto Italia" space will promote initiatives such as Labinnova, Terna Innovation Zone, and Innovatech, as well as the activities of Italian incubators and accelerators. The space will also host training sessions, networking events, and presentations of projects and skills from the Italian system. On October 14, a roundtable discussion titled "Italy as a bridge for Italy-Africa innovation: dialogue between institutions, business innovation, and startup ecosystems" will take place on the main stage.
The roundtable discussion will be moderated by Bernard Prevete, director of the ICE office in Tunis, and will feature speakers including Paolo Anselmo, president of the Italian Business Angels Network, Luigi Giorgi from Terna, Marco D'Angelo from InnovUp and beeco, Francesco Gavanna from Fintech District, and Viera Schioppetto from CIES. The discussion will focus on establishing partnerships between Italy and Africa in areas such as mentorship, investment, incubation, and skills transfer.
The presence of Italy at BigTech Africa 2026 is part of a broader effort to make Tunis a hub for technological ecosystems in Africa, Europe, and internationally. The event aims to facilitate connections between institutions, companies, startups, investors, and innovation centers. For Italy, BigTech Africa represents an opportunity to strengthen economic and technological cooperation with Tunisia and other emerging African markets in the digital innovation sector.
BigTech Africa 2026 is expected to attract a diverse range of participants, including 4,000 qualified attendees, 100 experts, and 40 international investors. The event will provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, with a focus on driving digital transformation and innovation in Africa. The event's organizers are confident that it will be a success, building on the momentum of previous editions.
The event's focus on digital transformation, investments, and technological cooperation reflects the growing importance of these areas in Africa. With its diverse range of participants, themes, and activities, BigTech Africa 2026 is set to be a major event in the African tech calendar. Italy's participation, through the "Punto Italia" space and the roundtable discussion, highlights the country's commitment to strengthening its ties with Africa in the field of digital innovation.
Key points
- Italy to be honored at BigTech Africa 2026 in Tunis
- Event to focus on digital transformation, investments, and technological cooperation
- Roundtable discussion to explore Italy-Africa partnerships in innovation and entrepreneurship
