As the proud host of the DEMO Africa Conference the metro is pleased to announce that the much-anticipated conference will take place from Thursday to Friday at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg.<\/p>\n
DEMO Africa isn’t called the largest venturing event for anything.<\/p>
As the launch pad for emerging technology and trends on the continent, it attracts people from around the globe who come to experience Africa\u2019s most exciting innovations.<\/p>\n
The DEMO conference originated in North America and showcases new products and technologies coming to the market.<\/p>
It has now established a powerful international network of launch events including China, Singapore, Brazil and Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cShortlisted companies or start-ups which launch at DEMO Africa have already gone through a rigorous selection and mentorship process to get them prepped for market and investment,\u201d said Harry Hare, executive producer for DEMO Africa.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Aerotropolis plan promises huge economic spin-offs<\/a><\/p>\n Wheelie bins, erratic refuse collection frustrate residents<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This year, the metro hosts this conference to identify brand new and exciting technology start-ups which are worthy of further investment.<\/p>\n And, it\u2019s thanks to the Department of Small Business Development – the headline sponsor – as well as the metro and Microsoft, each of whom plays a vital role in the success of DEMO Africa.<\/p>\n At least 180 start-ups have already been launched and connected to investors, technology buyers and the media since DEMO Africa\u2019s inception in 2012 at the World Economic Forum for Africa in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n So, what can delegates attending the DEMO Africa conference expect?<\/p>\n Vanessa Clark from MobiFlock perfectly sums it up as \u201ca whirlwind of inspiration, constructive feedback, endorsement and meeting face-to-face with some of the leading minds on the continent.<\/p>\n \u201cThe format is cleverly worked out to keep even the most attention-deficit entrepreneur gripped, and there is ample time for networking.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s exciting because of its conference format which means each selected start-up gets six minutes on stage to show how its product will positively impact the world.<\/p>\n And the delegates get a live show on how the technology being demonstrated can be used meaningfully.<\/p>\n For the start-ups DEMO Africa is where they not only get the opportunity to showcase their innovations, it is also a way for them to network with the right types of people such as corporate developers and acquirers, trade and mainstream media, venture and angel investors, as well as buyers and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n DEMO Africa is one of the flagship initiatives of LIONS@frica, a public-private alliance aimed at enhancing and deepening the start-up and innovation ecosystems of targeted fast-growing African economies.<\/p>\n In other words, LIONS@frica works to connect African start-ups to the global ecosystem.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be a delegate at the DEMO Africa conference is to witness something meaningful and inspiring.<\/p>\n \u201cTo get the opportunity to watch so much future potential and talent in technology, while connecting with a network of powerful business people, makes this a dynamic experience,\u201d Hare said.<\/p>\n With partners like Africa Technology Foundation, African eDevelopment Resource Centre, African Development Bank, The World Bank Group (InfoDev), US State Department, Microsoft, Intel and Google, expect to be exposed to some of the world\u2019s most inspiring technology brands while connecting with some of Africa\u2019s most exciting future innovators, at DEMO Africa 2017.<\/p>\n For more information and to book your seat contact the Jessica Barnes at The Business Place on 011 833 0340 or email info@demo-africa.com.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n