Algeria to Host the 5th African Startups Conference

Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises, announced that the African Union has officially adopted the outcomes of the African Startups Conference as formal continental guidelines. Algeria is set to host the fifth edition of the event from December 5th to 7th, 2026, at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center, focusing on 'Deeptech: The Real Challenge.' With funding for deep tech in Africa rising to $1.2 billion in 2023, the conference aims to serve as a strategic hub. The event expects over 25,000 participants, 150 investors, 40 ministerial delegations, and 100 international experts. The agenda centers on building technological sovereignty through discussions on AI, energy, healthcare, and women's entrepreneurship in the deep tech sector.