Algiers to host Africa’s technology leaders

H.E. Mr. Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-Enterprises, presented the highlights of the 5th African Startup Conference during a press conference held on 7 November in Algiers, with national and international media and the participation of the African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Gaspard Banyankimbona.

Under the theme “DeepTech: The Real Challenge,” ASC 2026 will bring together policymakers, investors, technology leaders and startups to accelerate innovation, strengthen Africa’s technological sovereignty and unlock new opportunities for the continent.

The Minister also welcomed the African Union Executive Council’s adoption of the Algiers Declaration on the Development of Startups in Africa, building on the momentum of the previous edition.