Ericsson to Power GITEX Africa 2026 as Official Digital Infrastructure Partner

MARRAKECH, Morocco – Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced its role as the official Digital Infrastructure Partner for GITEX Africa 2026, one of the continent's largest and most influential technology and startup event, taking place from April 7-9 in Marrakech, Morocco.

The partnership places Ericsson at the heart of Africa's digital transformation dialogue, demonstrating its commitment to building the robust, high-performance networks necessary to accelerate innovation and economic growth across the continent.

Africa is entering a new phase of digital growth, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and accelerating innovation. As governments, businesses, and consumers increasingly rely on connectivity, resilient and programmable network infrastructure is becoming essential. GITEX Africa provides a key platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collaborate and shape this future. Ericsson’s partnership highlights the critical role of advanced mobile technology in enabling Africa’s digital-first economy.

At its booth (12D50 in Hall 12), Ericsson will bring this vision to life through a series of interactive demonstrations centered on the theme of monetizing and optimizing network performance.

Majda Lahlou Kassi, VP and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa says, “This year Ericsson joins GITEX Africa as the events Official Digital Infrastructure Partner, highlighting just how important strong and secure networks are for enablement of a truly resilient digital economy. As AI accelerates and cyber threats grow more complex,  Africa’s digital future generally and Morocco’s specifically must be built on the foundation of reliable, high-performance, and secure connectivity.”

Ericsson's presence will extend to the main stage, with executives leading several critical conversations at the Connected Future Summit. These include a Fireside chat on AI and networks, sustainability roundtables, and a panel on how telcos can become platform businesses that deliver value "Beyond Connectivity."