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Tech gurus to converge in Addis, this September

Jorka Events prepares for the Africa Tech Expo to be held on September 7-9 in Addis Ababa Skylight hotel, which is a first event of its kind in Ethiopia.
Ambassador Dina Mufti, Director General of Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Samson Haileyesus, Director of Jorka Events Communication both gave a joint statement during a recent press briefing.
As indicated on the press briefing, the fair will focus on solar technology, electric vehicles, digital payment systems, telecommunication, and banking, gathering hundreds of customers, tech entrepreneurs, and vendors at the African Tech Expo (ATX) in the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa. Similarly, the ATX is expected to enhance economic diplomacy and bring suitable technologies to Ethiopia.
It is reported that exhibitors are registering to attend the technology fair. Among other companies, it is expected that internationally known firms such as Jumia, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Siemens, Access, and China Unicom will be present at the exhibition.
More than 250 exhibitors including more than 50 startups are expected to participate on the trade fair.

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