The highly anticipated Zanzibar Tech & Investment Summit is scheduled to convene from July 3rd to 5th, 2025, at The Pavilion in Fumba Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. This three-day event, returning with significant momentum, is themed "Investing in Innovation, Building Africa's Future." It aims to welcome hundreds of in-person attendees while engaging over 1 million people online, offering a high-impact program centered on technology, entrepreneurship, and venture building.

Daniel Meiller, Co-Founder of Lepole Dides and an organizing member of the summit, expressed enthusiasm about the event's powerful lineup and the eager audience ready to connect, collaborate, and build something meaningful for the African continent. The summit is designed as an annual tech-focused gathering in Zanzibar, dedicated to connecting innovators, investors, and builders to collectively shape the future of Africa's technology and investment landscape.

Attendees can anticipate a diverse and engaging schedule. The summit will feature insightful Fireside Conversations and Expert Panels, providing direct perspectives from a wide array of startup founders, policy leaders, and investors. These experts will represent various regions, including Zanzibar, mainland Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Europe, and the U.S., offering a global yet Africa-centric dialogue on innovation and investment. Practical learning opportunities will be abundant through Interactive Workshops and Masterclasses, offering deep dives into critical areas such as AI tools, decentralization, effective startup fundraising strategies, and forward-looking business approaches.

Beyond intellectual discourse, the summit will host dynamic Exhibitions and Product Demos, showcasing cutting-edge solutions across various innovative sectors. These include advancements in fintech, digital identity, tokenized real estate, and impact investing, providing a tangible display of technological progress and investment opportunities. For VIP guests, the summit curates exclusive networking experiences, including guided tours of the historic Stone Town and a private five-hour yacht cruise complete with champagne and live music, fostering an environment conducive to high-level connections and collaborative ideation.

The summit is poised to attract a broad and influential demographic, including a diverse group of Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors, Corporate Executives & Government Officials, and Developers, Designers & Future Builders. This comprehensive attendance underscores the event's role in fostering a robust and interconnected ecosystem for African innovation.

The organization of this significant event is led by Lepole Dides, a full-stack consultancy and growth firm that leverages AI and automation to empower startups to scale efficiently. The summit benefits from the strong support of its Headline Sponsors: Oaksvale Ventures, Aura Space Zanzibar, Manji Tours, and Fraqvest, a specialized real estate tokenization platform. Raquel Peso from Aura Space Zanzibar conveyed the sponsor's excitement to host speakers and guests from across the continent, emphasizing their commitment to creating an inspiring environment that encourages connection, collaboration, and ambitious thinking for Africa's technological and economic advancement.