GITEX Africa – Africa’s largest tech & start-up show
- Tech
- Morocco
From 7 to 9 April 2026, Marrakech will host the continent’s largest international trade show dedicated to technology and innovation, serving as a gateway to the African continent. An unmissable event for IT companies looking to export, forge strategic partnerships and discover the innovations shaping the future of tech.
About
Dive right into the heart of the tech world with GITEX Africa, the benchmark trade show for the technology of tomorrow. The event will bring together no fewer than 55,000 attendees, 1,500 exhibitors and start-ups, 700 international speakers, as well as investors managing over USD 350 billion in assets, from more than 145 countries.
You’ll meet people working in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, connectivity, edutech, agritech, the creative economy, data centres and much more.
A unique event in Africa’s digital sector, GITEX is a strategic gateway to the African and Middle Eastern tech ecosystems, enabling “early stage” start-ups to effectively prepare their commercial presence on this fast-growing continent and identify key partners or prospects.
Why take part?
- Meet your future customers, suppliers or partners in an international, dynamic and professional setting;
- Discover the major trends shaping the future of tech and innovation;
- Increase your visibility to an international audience of decision-makers, investors, start-ups and major corporations;
- Explore business and partnership opportunities in the fast-growing African market;
- Take part in networking and matchmaking sessions, as well as conferences led by global opinion leaders;
- Discuss with the delegation of Brussels companies carefully curated by hub.brussels;
- Take part in networking events organised by our office in Morocco, in collaboration with our local partners at UM6P (Morocco’s leading technology and innovation university, supporting numerous start-ups) and the Emerging Business Factory (Marrakech’s leading start-up incubator), as well as our Belgian partners AWEX, FIT & Enabel.
Participating as part of a delegation enhances your company’s credibility as part of an international innovation and business ecosystem. This dynamic not only allows you to draw inspiration from the most influential stakeholders, but also to showcase your expertise, develop synergies and forge international partnerships. Your Brussels-based company will benefit from exceptional visibility at the heart of a strategic technological environment, while benefiting from the ideal gateway to an African continent enjoying rapid digital expansion.
Program
Practical info
Selection criteria
Companies taking part in the show will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Have their registered office in the Brussels-Capital Region;
- Be active in the IT and tech sector;
- Have strong international ambitions;
- Be able to cover their travel and accommodation expenses;
Participant numbers are limited; hub.brussels reserves the right to assess and select candidates based on eligibility and suitability.
Fees
SMEs: €50 excl. VAT per company
Useful resources
You’ll find more information on Morocco in our country summary ‘Export to Morocco‘.
Any questions? Just ask Katia and François!


François de Vrije
Maroc - Mauritanie - Mali
Ambassade de Belgique
Avenue Mohamed VI, Km 3.5, Essaada, B5, Souissi
Rabat
Maroc