Events

Addis Ababa is set to host the DigiBank Summit & Awards 2025, Ethiopia's flagship event on digital banking transformation. This premier gathering offers a unique platform for over 100 attendees, including more than 25 banks and financial institutions to network explore advancements in digital banking innovations.

Who Can Attend:
The summit is designed for CEOs, COOs, GMs, Heads of Innovation, Chief Data Officers, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Transformation, Heads of Payments, Chief Digital Officers, CISOs, and Heads of CX, as well as policymakers, financial institutions, fintech innovators, and anyone interested in the digital transformation of banking.

Why Attend:
This event provides a rare opportunity to connect with key industry players, learn from top speakers, and gain insights into the latest advancements shaping the future of Ethiopia's banking sector. Attendees will also explore government initiatives designed to enhance financial inclusion and navigate regulatory changes.

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The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit is a first-of-its-kind event organized by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) to drive tech-enabled innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, healthcare, and education. The summit will bring together investors, startups, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and key ecosystem players to collaborate and shape Ethiopia’s future. 

GRVS will feature a job fair, workshops and panel discussions, and a Pitch Competition, which will award $750,000 in equity free funding to 18 impactful early-stage and growth-stage startups. The summit is a unique platform for networking, learning, and scaling solutions that address Ethiopia’s most pressing challenges.

Who Can Participate?    

Startups seeking funding are encouraged to apply for the Pitch Competition. Organizations and businesses interested in showcasing their products or services can reserve a booth in the Exhibitor Hall.

Addis Ababa is set to host the Future Tech Expo 2025, an exciting event that will bring together tech leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from Ethiopia and beyond to explore the latest advancements in technology and innovation.

The event will spotlight key discussions on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Robotics, along with practical insights into fostering digital transformation across diverse sectors. Highlights include exploring Ethiopia’s growing tech ecosystem, the role of innovation in economic development, and strategies to bridge the digital divide.

Register here to secure your spot in Ethiopia’s most significant technology event.