TechCon 2025 to Spotlight Youth and Policy Innovation in Africa’s Leading Technology Forum

Cape Town to Host Continental Leaders in Tech, Innovation, and Governance – June 16–20

Africa’s flagship technology conference, TechCon 2025, will return to the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from June 16 to 20, 2025, bringing together policy makers, technologists, and private sector leaders from across the continent for a week of knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration.

With this year’s event falling during Youth Month, TechCon 2025 will feature critical dialogues and showcases that reflect the pivotal role of youth in Africa’s digital future. Decision-makers will have the opportunity to engage with forward-thinking models for youth employment, digital inclusion, and education through innovation.

“TechCon 2025 is more than a conference, it is a platform where actionable policy meets innovation. 
As we mark Youth Month, our focus is on unlocking digital opportunities for young people through systems-level change. 
The future of Africa’s economies depends on our ability to invest in and learn from the next generation,” said Yaliwe Mlambo, Co-Founder at TechCon.

Key themes and activities include:

• Tech in Public Service: Demonstrations of how governments across Africa are leveraging emerging technologies for smarter procurement, citizen services, and data sovereignty.

• Youth Innovation Spotlight: Curated presentations and case studies showcasing successful youth-led tech initiatives and start-ups across the continent.

• Policy Labs and Strategy Sessions: Invite-only roundtables offering in-depth discussions on regulatory frameworks, national digital strategies, and inter-governmental collaboration.

• Cross-sector Networking: Facilitate connections between government, business, and academia to build cohesive and future-ready digital ecosystems.

With participation expected from over 10 countries and more than 50 hours of programming, TechCon 2025 is designed as a catalyst for policy-driven transformation and strategic investment in Africa’s tech future.

Event Details:

• Dates: June 16–20, 2025
• Venue: Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town
• Website: https://techcon.tech