In the last 5 years, Africa has seen an huge increase in tech events organized by organizations from different parts of the world. To make it keeping up easier for you, we will be compiling a list with most important upcoming startup events.
Ignite Hackathon, Kenya
When: 24-25 March
Where: Start Up Garage, 4th flr Piedmont plaza, Ngong rd, Nairobi
Ignite Hackathon is a highly charged two day mobile application development competition that will challenge participants on the technical aspects of writing efficient code, a well thought out architecture, deployment of scalable infrastructure, application aesthetics and user experience.
Charges: Free entry
Registration ends: 23.03.2012
Sponsors: eMobilis, Nokia, Capital FM
When: Monday, March 26 @4:30pm
Elevator Pitch Day by 88mph, is an informal event for startups to present their ideas to a group of mentors of Kenyan Accelerator 88mph.
Charges: Free entry, for pitching startups only
Registration ends: 24.03.2012
LaunchCapeTown is a 5day happening that brings together startups, entrepreneurs, local & international mentors and cutting edge digital trendsetters in a melting pot of creativity guaranteed to change the lives of those who participate.
Charges: Free entry
Registration ends: 20.03.2012
Sponsors: City of Cape Town, Cape Town Activa and Bandwidth Barn Girl Geek Dinner, Cape Town
When: Thursday, March 29, 2012 7pm to 11pm
Charges: R165 for a 3 course dinner and a goodie bag
Registration ends: 20.03.2012
Sponsors: Prezence Digital and Suhaifa Naidoo
- TUNISIA
When: March 23-25
Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend.Charges: Free entry
Registration ends: 23.03.2012
Sponsors: Safa Younes, Amel Sinini, Taha Sfaxi, Reem Benhafsa, Anouar Attaya, Mohamed Saad, Fatma Mbarek, Mouldi Garali
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