gsa Africa summit edition 10

Regional Events

25 Oct

ADDIS ABABA HOSTes THE GLOBAL STARTUP AWARDS AFRICA SUMMIT

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

The GSA Africa Summit, took place in Addis Ababa in October at the prestigious Arts & Science Museum. This flagship event was organized by the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the exclusive rights holder of GSA Africa, in partnership with the Federal Government of Ethiopia, including the Ministry of Skill and Labour (MOLS) and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MINT), with the support of Ethiopia Entrepreneurship Development Institute.

The central theme of the summit, "Building Innovation Nations," underscored the vital role of visionary leadership, dynamic policies, and a nurturing ecosystem in fostering innovation. The discussions held during the event not only inspired and informed but also led to actionable steps for the future of Africa's innovation ecosystem alongside key stakeholders, including startups, governments, corporates, ecosystem enablers, investors, and family offices.

AWARDS DINNER

The Awards Dinner was the highlight of the GSA Africa Summit, hosted at Friendship Park by Mayor Adanech Abebe. The dinner took place on the evening of 26th October 2023, where 15 Regional finalists were crowned African winners, recognised for their contributions to solving critical global challenges.

All participants got the chance to connect with industry leaders, visionary African entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers to accelerate their brand's growth and success in the African ecosystem. Also, gain extensive brand visibility and access insights into market trends, investment opportunities, and emerging technologies.