IoT Forum Africa—Where the Continent’s Connected Future Converges IoT Forum Africa (IoTFA) is widely regarded as the premier pan‑African conference and expo dedicated to the Internet of Things. Year after year it brings together enterprise leaders, public‑sector decision‑makers, visionary start‑ups and global technology suppliers to map out how ubiquitous connectivity, edge intelligence and cyber‑secure architectures can unlock new value across Africa’s economies.
A Proven Platform for High‑Impact Dialogue and Deal‑Making Now in its eighth edition, the forum typically attracts 600 + C‑suite executives, CIOs, CTOs and innovators for two days of keynotes, industry‑vertical tracks, live demos and structured networking—creating an unmatched environment for forging partnerships and closing deals that accelerate digital transformation.
Growing Legacy, Expanding Footprint 2018: Debuted at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg (14‑15 March) and set the benchmark for enterprise‑grade IoT discussions. Flickr 2019: Returned to the same venue (26‑27 March) as the 3rd annual gathering, drawing record attendance and media coverage. Conal Conference Alerts 2022: The 5th edition moved to The Maslow Hotel (29‑30 March) under the theme “Enabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT,” spotlighting AI‑and‑big‑data convergence. MIME ASIA 2023: Shifted to Hilton Sandton (23 May), reinforcing the forum’s status as a continental hub for IoT innovation and investment.
Content Designed for Immediate Business Value Each programme cycle is curated by IT News Africa, ensuring sessions go beyond theory to real‑world ROI: smart‑city ecosystems, Industry 4.0, connected health, predictive maintenance, 5G and next‑gen connectivity, data governance and IoT‑driven sustainability. Break‑away labs and case‑study rooms let delegates deep‑dive into platform selection, change management and funding models.