Leveraging Nigeria\u2019s youthful and tech-savvy population, favorable legislations, and policies, the country is well positioned to become Africa\u2019s leading digital technology hub\u201d
The United States has been a key partner to Nigeria in providing an enabling environment for the Tech ecosystem. \u201cThe U.S. Mission Nigeria will continue to promote partnerships that advance the development of Nigeria\u2019s tech and startup ecosystem. To catalyze technological progress and promote a more robust U.S.-Nigeria trade and investment relationship.\u00a0 Nigeria is rapidly being recognized by global tech companies as a center for tech talent and innovation and the U.S. Mission is committed to working with U.S. and Nigerian tech companies to harness this great potential.\u201d – U.S. Consul General
Will Stevens.
A GTA Summit will take place in Lagos on the 25 th of July 2023 with 300 tech stakeholders from the private, public, and development sectors. The summit will be followed by the GTA Conference in Lagos, Nigeria between the 17th and 20th of November 2023.
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Additionally, Speaking to the opportunities GTA will give to participants and attendees. Dr. Inya Lawal, the president of Ascend Studios Foundation and implementation partner for GTA, and Abdulsalam Umar, COO of Future Map.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

He affirmed that GTA will attract support from private, public, and development sectors to explore opportunities for tech infrastructure and investment, support for start-ups, grants\/seed investment as it lso enables increased participation and growth of Women and Girls in the Tech Ecosystem.
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The GTA conference will also provide a platform for stakeholders, including investors, regulators, consumers, academia, and the general public, to engage in discussions and explore opportunities for collaboration to shape the future of Africa’s tech landscape. The conference\u2019s structure includes plenary sessions, breakout sessions, pitch competitions, exhibitions, sideline networking, and cocktail sessions.
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Furthermore, Exposing the opportunities in the Nigerian Start-Up ACT and its offerings, with GTA as a meeting forum. The summit and conference will provide a platform for investors, regulators, and also entrepreneurs to explore investment and global partnership opportunities.
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GTA will also provide a platform for consumers, enthusiasts, and the general public. To engage with and learn from technology experts and practitioners. Also showcasing the latest technology trends in Africa and providing insights into future trends and innovations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation designed andimplemented by Ascend Studios Foundation; and…\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":11371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n