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GTA Conference Returns with the Deal Room: Facilitating Tech Innovation and Investment in Africa

GTA Conference Returns with the Deal Room: Facilitating Tech
Innovation and Investment in Africa

The Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference is back, and set to take place from July 24th to 26th,
2024, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The theme for this year centers on “Global Collaborations, Local Transformations.”
GTA is a leading platform for collaboration between African and international tech stakeholders;
fostering connections, dialogues, and potential partnerships that will pave the way for the growth
of Africa’s tech ecosystem.
With great excitement, we are pleased to announce the GTA 2024 Deal Room. This initiative is
designed to facilitate investments for African Start-ups from the community of potential
investors.
The Deal Room will be facilitated in partnership with One Africa and is expected to promote
innovation, support emerging Start-ups, and contribute to economic growth in Africa.
“This year’s GTA Conference promises to be a dynamic platform where global collaborations will
catalyze local transformations in Africa’s tech scene. I anticipate impactful discussions,
actionable initiatives, and significant strides towards advancing our tech ecosystem”. “Dr. Inya
Lawal, President of Ascend Studios Foundation, implementing partner of the GTA.
Olori Boye-Ajayi of One Africa also expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with GTA
and the role of facilitating the Deal Room: “Our partnership with GTA is aimed at fostering
innovation, supporting tech startups, and promoting economic growth. The Deal Room will offer
a transparent and conducive environment for potential collaborations between tech companies
and investors, driving impactful outcomes in the industry.”
In its mission to harness Africa’s tech potential for growth and development, GTA is guided by
the recently launched Nigeria Startup Act, positioning the nation for the fourth industrial
revolution. Collaborating with stakeholders, running capacity development programs, facilitating
policy formulation, and uncovering investment opportunities; the Deal Room is part of the broad
GTA objective – paving the way for tech-driven advancements in Africa.
To be part of this transformative event, register for the GTA 2024 Conference at
https://gtaconference.com/.
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For Sponsorships and Partnerships, please contact: inya@ascendstudiosfoundation.org

About GTA:
Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference is a platform designed to bring together African,
International and Local Government representatives, Investors, Founders, Development
Partners, Academia, Inventors, Tech Enthusiasts, and other relevant stakeholders in Africa’s
tech ecosystem, to unlock growth opportunities and build the continents tech ecosystem. 
The conference is a Future Map Foundation (FMF) initiative, designed and implemented by
Ascend Studios Foundation (ASF). GTA is in partnership with National Information Technology
Development Agency (NITDA), United States Consulate, IHS Towers, Business Sweden, the
American Business Council, and the Venture Garden Group.