Africa, a continent firmly at the centre of the digital revolution, is witnessing an increase in the popularity of the sector.
Artificial intelligence has gained prominence at the Vivatech event in 2023. Africa, a continent firmly at the centre of the digital revolution, is witnessing an increase in the popularity of the sector. Over 2,500 exhibitors will present their most recent innovations from June 14 to June 17.
For the seventh consecutive year, the most recent iteration of Vivatech, the largest technology show in Paris, began in France.
Over 2,500 exhibitors presented their most recent innovations intended to influence the world of from June 14 to June 17.
For the many African startups who travelled, Vivatech has grown into a must-attend event. Amadou Coulibaly, the Ivorian Minister of Communication and the Digital Economy, says that they must therefore cooperate.
“Other continents’ social and cultural realities are distinct from our own. We think there are some similarities between African nations, and the goal of the digital transformation is to make people’s lives easier “the government of Ivory Coast spokesperson stated.
“SACEN, the African show of startups and the digital economy, is a trade show that Côte d’Ivoire started in this regard. We just held our second edition, and it’s a show that’s expanding, so hopefully it will turn into Africa’s Vivatech!”
The first pavilion this year is devoted to the future of sports. Africa will also have a part to play. The 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games will take place in Senegal, specifically, in 2026.
The highlight of Thursday, June 15, was a much-anticipated speech by Tony Elumelu, an afrocapitalist and philanthropist from Nigeria. He extolled the virtues of African business acumen.
“To succeed, you must embrace technology. To survive, you must use technology. You build your business to fail if you don’t use technology “said the 60-year-old.
“And as business owners, we ought to create enduring enterprises. Some of us reached our current positions by building our companies to endure and even outlive us.”
The 2023 edition ought to emphasise artificial intelligence’s rising popularity. Africa, a continent firmly at the centre of the digital revolution, is witnessing an increase in the popularity of the sector.