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BIGTECH AFRICA

Tech, AI & Investment Meeting in Africa

📅 October 13 & 14, 2026 📍 Cité de la Culture, Tunis
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4 000+

Qualified participants

1 000+

Eventoo B2B Meetings

40+

International Investors.

100+

Speakers

10+

Countries Represented

M. Sofiene Hemissi
Mr. Sofiene HEMISSI
Minister of Communications Technology

Building an African technology hub, sovereign & connected.

BIGTECH Africa is fully aligned with the Tunisian government’s vision: to make digital technology a driver of sovereignty, growth, and South-South cooperation. By bringing together public policymakers, investors, and innovators, the event positions Tunisia as a key tech hub on the continent.

Ministry of Communication Technologies
Republic of Tunisia · Partner

Not a living room. A platform.

01

Concise & High-Quality

4,000 qualified industry professionals. Each profile has its own space, content, and contacts.

02

Orchestrated B2B & Qualified Matching

1,000 meetings scheduled through Eventoo. With NartaQ, startups and investors are better aligned thanks to a matching model based on industry, stage, geography, and funding needs.

03

A Committed South–South Approach

Rooted in Tunisia, with a focus on Africa, the Gulf, Asia, and the diaspora. Europe as a partner, not as the sole focus.

Meet Our Speakers

100+ experts. 60% international. Phased announcements beginning in June 2026.

Tunisia

Sofiene Hemissi

Minister of Communications Technology
Senegal

Alioune Sall

Former Minister of Communications, Telecommunications, and the Digital Economy
United Kingdom

Parminder Vir, OBE

Championing the Ingenuity and Creativity of Entrepreneurs Reimagining Africa | Catalyzing a Movement for Africa’s Growth 📈
France

Delphin Barankanira

Agentic AI Partner Strategy Lead | GenAI Ambassador, EMEA
Tunisia

Skander Haddar

CEO
Tunisia

Hichem Besbes

Director of the COSIM Laboratory, Professor
South Africa

Ndeye Absa Gningue

Senior Innovation Platform Officer
Tunisia

Fatma Taghouti

Co-Founder & CEO
Tunisia

Rachid Batita

General Manager
Tunisia

Feriel Chouchene

University professor and ATFP instructor
United Kingdom

Serish Venkata Gandikota

Co-Founder and Co-Lead of the Frugal AI Hub
Qatar

Soumaya Ben Beya

Venture Capitalist | MBA Graduate | Global Citizen - QATAR | TUNISIA
Destination · Tunis 2026

Why, ever since the Tunisia?

A strategic hub connecting Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf—designed for international decision-makers.

01

1st African Startup Act

A pioneering legal framework for startups since 2018.

02

Geopolitical Crossroads

Africa · Mediterranean · Gulf, just 2 hours from Europe.

03

Trilingual Human Capital

French · English · Arabic, recognized engineers.

04

A government committed to digital transformation

MTC & Smart Capital: Drivers of Transformation.

Direct flight from Tunis
Paris2 hours and 15 minutes Rome1 hour and 20 minutes Cairo2 hours and 30 minutes Istanbul2 hours and 30 minutes Dubai6:00 a.m.
Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunis — vue sur la Méditerranée
36.8702° N · 10.3417° E
Sidi Bou Saïd · Tunis
The Mediterranean as a gateway to Africa.

7 Orchestrated Spaces

Each space is designed for a specific profile and purpose.

4 sections — Content

  • 01Main Stage
  • 02Sophia Internship
  • 03Carthago Room
  • 04Hannibal Room

3 Areas — Business

  • 05Exhibition Hall
  • 06Eventoo B2B Lounge
  • 07VIP, Speaker & Investor Lounge

GOLD Sponsors

STB

STB

EO DATA

EO DATA

ZOHO

ZOHO

Manage Engine

Manage Engine

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Global Partners

Partners