2022
SIDEFPROM · Niamey
- Under the high patronage of the President of Niger
- 500+ participants, 15 conferences
- 4 health schools digitalised, funded by WHO
Why now
Africa is the youngest continent in the world
0%
of Africa’s population is under 25
1 in 3 young people worldwide by 20500%
of children in sub-Saharan Africa cannot read a simple text by age 10
World Bank0 M
additional teachers needed by 2030
UNESCO10-0 M
young people enter the job market each year, for ≈ 3 M jobs
AfDBThe forum
Making AI a lever for sovereignty, inclusion and employment
Artificial intelligence opens a historic opportunity: to multiply teaching capacity, to give laboratories to schools that have none and to teach every child in a language they understand.
EDTECH AFRICA FORUM 2027 brings together governments, funders, companies, startups and universities to give Africa a shared policy, technical and financial framework.
- A continental platform for decision-making and financing
- A negotiated policy text: the Cotonou Declaration
- A 2028-2030 roadmap with a resourced follow-up
Take part
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Choose how you want to take part: each section has its own page.
Programme
Two days of plenaries, panels, workshops and B2B meetings, updated in real time.
DiscoverExhibit
Interactive floor plan and 4 booth formats, from 6 to 15 m².
DiscoverPartnership
Five packages, from Bronze to Diamond, and the partnership prospectus to download.
DiscoverRegistration
Free registration in 2 minutes, QR-code badge sent by email.
DiscoverUseful info & hotels
Visa, health, weather, transport and hotels near the Convention Centre, with online booking.
DiscoverGallery
Past editions in pictures: Niamey 2022, Cotonou 2023, Niamey 2024.
DiscoverLegacy
A proven track record
The forum builds on SIDEFPROM, the international fair for the digitalisation of education, vocational training and trades.
2023
SIDEFPROM · Cotonou
- Partners: BOAD, African Union, AUDA-NEPAD
- Delegations from South Africa, Ethiopia, Niger and Togo
- 70% of participants signed cooperation agreements
2024
Women Connect · Niamey
- Digital empowerment of women entrepreneurs
- Dozens of participants certified
2027
EDTECH AFRICA FORUM · Cotonou
- 1,200 participants from 25 countries
- Adoption of the Cotonou Declaration
- 2028-2030 roadmap
Official spot
See you in Cotonou
They trusted us
They supported our past editions
Présidence de la République du Niger
Ministère de la Communication, des Postes et de l'Économie numérique du Niger
Ministère de l'Enseignement professionnel et technique du Niger
Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation du Bénin
Ministère de l'Enseignement secondaire, technique et de la Formation professionnelle du Bénin
BOAD · Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement
Union africaine
OMS Niger
AUDA-NEPAD
ONUDI
ARCEP Niger
ONU Femmes Niger
UNICEF
Ambassade d'Italie au Niger
Ambassade d'Italie au Niger
UNICEF
ONU Femmes Niger
ARCEP Niger
ONUDI
AUDA-NEPAD
OMS Niger
Union africaine
BOAD · Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement
Ministère de l'Enseignement secondaire, technique et de la Formation professionnelle du Bénin
Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation du Bénin
Ministère de l'Enseignement professionnel et technique du Niger
Ministère de la Communication, des Postes et de l'Économie numérique du Niger
Présidence de la République du Niger
Gallery
Previous editions in pictures
SIDEFPROM Niamey 2022, SIDEFPROM Cotonou 2023 and Women Connect Niamey 2024.
Limited places
Be at the heart of Africa’s education revolution
Free registration for participants. Booths and packages allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.