Marrakech – Gitex Africa 2025 is around the corner and promises an exciting center for innovation and attracts over 500 technology companies, hundreds of speakers and influential investors.
This innovative arena is not just about collecting business cards, but also about sensible connections, promoting cooperation and researching new opportunities.
Prepare to prepare for how to use your best foot forward at the event and need help to start where you should start? Here is a strategic guide for networking at Gitex Africa 2025:
Before the event, set clear goals
Define before going to Marrakech, what you want to achieve.
Are you looking for investors? Potential partners? Or just stay up to date?
If you have a clear goal, stay focused during the event and make the interactions more targeted.
Make a list of people or companies that you want to expressly meet and research some background information so that you know exactly how to involve these important conversations. The better you are prepared, the better you will impress.
Use the power of social media
Social platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter are ideal for networking before the event.
Gitex Africa also has official hashtags and event groups in which you can interact with other participants in advance.
Contact people whose profiles correspond to your goals.
A personalized message like “I look forward to connecting to Gitex Africa 2025 – let us get a coffee!” Can help you break the ice early and get your foot into the door.
Fill out your agenda with important conferences and panels
While the exhibition itself is a gold mine for networking with its cabins and displays, the true gemstones are often in the various panels, peaks and workshops.
Take the part that are relevant for your industry or interests, e.g. B. KI, digitization FinTech or Agritech.
The knowledge that is shared at these events offers you natural starters of the conversation and enables you to meet like -minded people.
In addition, the information shared in these forums receives relevant findings that you can discuss with others.
Do not concentrate on the big names
It is tempting to contact CEOs or famous investors, but often the real value is in conversations with those who are not the obvious decisions – such as startups, medium -sized managers or even people who participate as part of a team.
These people can have surprising knowledge, and the establishment of relationships with them can create long -term possibilities, since they may ultimately have high -ranking roles or have influential connections
Be a connection – not just a network
Think about how you can help others instead of just focusing on what others can offer you.
Imagine two people who could benefit from knowing each other and you are viewed as a valuable plug.
This tactic can lead to others returning the favor and inserting them into important contacts.
It is a subtle but powerful approach that often leads to mutual benefit.
Use humor to break the ice cream
Humor can be a surprisingly effective tool in networking.
It can make them more accessible and give the tone for a relaxed conversation.
A well -coordinated, carefree commentary on the event or even a funny anecdote can disarm any tension and open doors for deeper discussions.
Just pay attention to your audience – keep it inclusive and appropriate.
Take part in master classes and interactive events
Register for MasterClass and practical sessions.
These interactive attitudes not only allow you to learn, but also to open up the opportunity to deal with experts and peers in a less formal environment.
It is a great way to establish connections and at the same time improve your own knowledge.
Follow after the event
Send to Gitex Africa Follow-up messages to people with whom you are connected, preferably within 24 to 48 hours.
Refer to something from your conversation to update your memory.
Make it clear how you want to stay in contact with it for a follow-up meeting, sharing resources or the discussion of potential cooperation.
What should bring to success:
Networking is not the only weapon in your arsenal – you need the right tools to ensure that every step you take, from connections to career movements, is effortlessly flawless.
- Comfortable yet stylish shoes
Let’s start with the basics: shoes. You will go a lot.
We speak of hours in which we stroll through the exhibition halls, fulfill potential customers, participate in workshops and jump between network meetings.
A few comfortable shoes are a must-think about sneakers or padded apartments with which you can still look together.
Choose for neutral tones that complement various outfits for both business and casual looks.
- Portable Power Bank & Tech Essentials
Gitex Africa is a digital playground, and your phone is your lifeline to contact people, keep an eye on their meetings and capture moments.
If you do not risk the battery that goes out-a portable current bench with high capacity keeps your devices charged, measures are available.
You should also pack load cables (you can save a multi-cable) and pack a wall charger for the search for a charging station.
Don’t forget your laptop charger if you want to do the work between the sessions.
- Business cards – keep them at hand
It is easy to forget the power of business cards in a digital world, but trust us, you still work wonders personally.
You make an unforgettable impression and give your conversation a tangible point of contact.
Bring enough business cards with you to distribute freely, but don’t just adhere to the traditional.
Be creative -consider using QR codes or augmented reality functions that lead people to your website or portfolio when scanning.
A well -designed card not only can be highlighted, but also serves as a starter in conversation.
- Pitch Decks & Demo kits for entrepreneurs
This is a gold opportunity for entrepreneurs to present their startup or product of potential investors or employees.
Having your pitch deck is a must.
Consider printing physical copies for personal meetings, or better bring a tablet on which you can quickly present your product through a digital demo or foils.
If possible, bring a physical prototype of your product or demo kit with you to make your pitch even more convincing.
- Notebooks, pens and post-it notes
You will be flooded with new contacts, ideas and information at Gitex.
While the notes app of your phone appears a convenient solution, nothing beats the old-fashioned way.
Bring a high -quality notebook and a good pen with you to write down quick thoughts, contact details or ideas during the seminars and meetings.
Hold after-IT notes to glue important thoughts, task lists or memories of your agenda or handouts.
People remember them when they have a physical, handwritten follow-up note or an revealing piece of feedback. So follow these traditional forms of gratitude.
- A positive attitude and patience
After all, and maybe above all, they bring their positive attitude and patience.
This is a big event and there will be countless opportunities to meet people, but it can also be overwhelming.
Stay open to new ideas, be accessible and be patient with the process.
You never know where an informal conversation could go. So make sure that you are ready to hug everything!
Are you ready for Gitex Africa 2025?
Gitex Africa 2025, the largest and most important tech fair in the continent, is just around the corner and begins from April 14th to 16th in Marrakech.
With these essential elements, they are more than ready to network stylishly and to optimally use the experience.
Regardless of whether you get to know customers, discover the latest innovations or present your own startup. If you are both physically and digitally prepared, you differ.
