Gateway to Africa 2026

Tech & Marketing Week
Cape Town

Where FinTech, Innovation & African Growth Converge

Dates

November 26–29, 2026

Duration

4 Days

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

🚀 Venturing 💡 Startups
💰 FinTech & Banking ☀️ CleanTech & Energy 🌍 Africa Gateway 🛒 E-Commerce & Retail 🏥 HealthTech & InsurTech 🤖 AI & Deep Tech
100+
Tech Companies
4
Days
50+
Speakers
80+
Countries

Why Cape Town?

Africa's leading tech hub and startup capital

🌍

Gateway to Africa

Strategic hub connecting 1.4B+ consumers across the African continent. South Africa leads with the most developed tech ecosystem and infrastructure on the continent.

💰

FinTech Powerhouse

Home to Africa's largest banks and 200+ fintech startups. Leaders like Capitec, Discovery, and TymeBank are revolutionizing digital banking across Africa.

☀️

CleanTech Leader

Massive renewable energy potential driving innovation. South Africa leads Africa in solar, wind, and green hydrogen development with $10B+ in projects.

🎓

World-Class Talent

Top African universities producing 5,000+ tech graduates annually. UCT, Stellenbosch, and Wits rank among Africa's best for tech and innovation.

🚀

Startup Ecosystem

Home to 6 African unicorns. Thriving ecosystem with accelerators like Startupbootcamp, 500 Global, and AlphaCode driving innovation.

✨

Lifestyle Capital

Table Mountain backdrop, world-class wine regions, stunning beaches. Perfect blend of business networking and unforgettable African experiences.

4-Day Schedule

November 26–29, 2026 • Hybrid Format

Day 1 - Thursday

Nov 26 • Pitches & Conferences
8:00 AM Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM Opening Keynote
10:30 AM Startup Pitch Session I
12:00 PM Networking Lunch
2:00 PM FinTech & Banking Conference
4:00 PM CleanTech & Energy Panel
7:00 PM Welcome Reception

Day 2 - Friday

Nov 27 • Venturing & Pitches
9:00 AM Venturing Summit
10:30 AM Startup Pitch Session II
12:00 PM Investor Lunch
2:00 PM Africa VC Panel
4:00 PM Pitch Finals
7:00 PM Founder Dinner

Day 3 - Saturday

Nov 28 • Tech Expo & Networking
9:00 AM Tech Expo Opens
10:30 AM AI & Deep Tech Showcase
12:00 PM Executive Luncheon
2:00 PM Africa Expansion Panel
4:00 PM Networking Sessions
7:00 PM V&A Waterfront Gala

Day 4 - Sunday

Nov 29 • Awards & Closing
10:00 AM Brunch & Networking
11:30 AM HealthTech & InsurTech Panel
1:00 PM Awards Luncheon
3:00 PM Pitch Awards Ceremony
4:30 PM Closing Keynote
6:00 PM VIP Closing Reception

Ticket Options

Join Cape Town's premier tech gathering

Half Day Pass
$120/pass
Members & Students: $60 (50% off)
  • Half Day Access (AM or PM)
  • Selected Keynotes
  • Networking Break
  • Tech Expo Access
  • Evening Reception
  • Digital Materials
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2-Day Pass
$360/pass
  • 2 Full Days Access (9 AM–8 PM)
  • All Keynotes & Panels
  • Networking Lunches
  • Tech Expo Full Access
  • Evening Receptions
  • Digital Recordings
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4-Day Pass
$720/pass
Members & Students: $360 (50% off)
  • Full Event Access (4 Days)
  • All Pitches & Conferences
  • VIP Venturing Sessions
  • Executive Roundtables
  • V&A Waterfront Gala Access
  • Priority Seating
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🚀 Venturing

Connect with top African & Global Venture Capital firms

Naspers Foundry Knife Capital AlphaCode Startupbootcamp AfriTech SAVCA 4Di Capital Ventures Platform Partech Africa 500 Global Kalon Venture Partners TLcom Capital a16z

💡 Startups

Meet South Africa's hottest startups and tech companies

Naspers Takealot Capitec Discovery TymeBank Yoco Luno SweepSouth Aerobotics Howler Clickatell Zapper SnapScan Investec

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If the event is cancelled, no refund will be issued. Instead, three (3) complimentary tickets valid for any Apex Master Expo within 48 months will be provided, as mutually agreed by both parties.