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Ethiopia to host Ethiopian Tech Expo – ETEX 2025 in May 2025

Ethiopia Ethiopia: The Information Network Security Agency (INSA) and the Artificial Intelligence Agency of Ethiopia, together with key government and industry stakeholders, have announced the Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025 – ETEX 2025. The event, scheduled to take place on May 16-18, 2025 at the Addis International Convention Center, will be organized and managed by QNA.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to digital transformation, saying, “We have made significant progress as a nation since the beginning of our digital transformation journey. Digital Ethiopia 2025 empowers us to move forward into the digital economy, which requires support for innovators and the creation of digital enablers.” He encouraged global innovators and investors to attend ETEX 2025 to explore opportunities within Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.

ETEX 2025 will showcase Ethiopia’s advancements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, fintech, smart cities and tech startups, which aligns with the Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. This will establish Ethiopia as a leading technology hub in Africa.

As His Excellency Dr. Worku Gachena, Director General of the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, said, “ETEX 2025 will showcase Ethiopia’s tech-driven transformation, highlighting our advancements in AI, cybersecurity and innovation. The expo will serve as a platform for global collaboration, positioning Ethiopia as a leader in Africa’s digital future.”

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