Africa's economic potential, coupled with a surge in digital technology adoption across social and business spheres, sets the stage for explosive growth on the continent. However, challenges loom large. The recent Africa Tech Festival, the continent's premier tech event, brought these issues to the forefront, attracting a diverse array of participants, including C-suite tech and telco leaders, influential investors, superstar founders, and top government officials. From November 13 to 16, 2023, the festival drew in a staggering 13,000 attendees, transforming the city into a tech hub.