Ethiopia to Host Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025 in May

Addis Ababa, March 26, 2025 (ENA) ---- The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) today announced the "Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025"—a landmark international event is scheduled from 16-18 May 2025 in Addis Ababa at the Addis  International Convention Center.

INSA Director-General Tigist Hamid said that the expo is unprecedented and added it is unique in its organization, participant diversity, and thematic scope, positioning it as the largest tech exposition in East Africa.

To be jointly hosted by INSA and EAII, with the Cyber Security Council as a co-host, the expo will feature cutting-edge advancements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, fintech, smart city technologies, and tech education, Tigist stated. 

Over 10,000 stakeholders are expected to participate in the three-day event.

Tigist explained the Tech Expo 2025 will serve as a pivotal platform to showcase Ethiopia's rapid technological transformation, aligning with the nation's Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy.

 

With Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy approaches to end, we are preparing to launch the 2030 digital strategy; she said adding this expo underscores our commitment to sustained digital progress and make Ethiopia a digital hub.

EAII Director-General, Worku Gachena, emphasized the expo's strategic importance in promoting Ethiopia’s technological image and creating market linkages.

This event is crucial to showcase the nation's progress in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) and related sectors, he noted.

The EAII is dedicated to deploying AI solutions across all sectors, addressing challenges related to data and skilled workforce development.

This expo will serve as a vital showcase of our achievements, he said.

The Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025 contributes to the nation's digital future by promoting innovation, security and transformation.

Worku added that a platform will be created for experience sharing in the sector, particularly by encouraging the broad participation of private technology actors.

The expo aligns with the African Union's Agenda 2063 digitalization journey and also announced that an AI competition will be held, he said.