TechFest

The TechFest is an annual multi-day and multi-venue event run by the TechVillage. The first TechFest was held in Bulawayo from 28 February to 4 March 2017. The event's purpose is to "introduce and explore new local technologies and innovations that will change the status quo and shape industries in the future."

Background

The event targets mostly local young people who are building startups and tech products in general. According to the TechFest site:

The TechFest brings together entrepreneurs and hackers from the startup world, industry leaders and policy makers from the private and public sector as well as investors and financiers to discuss key issues surrounding technology in Africa and understand the state of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship. The Festival seeks to identify and celebrate the daring young innovators that are rebuilding industries and cities, whilst educating the public on the role that technology can play in their everyday lives. It is an action packed 5 days of exhibitions, hackathons, street pitches, workshops and breakaway sessions, as well as satellite events held across the city of Bulawayo.

Key People

• Takunda Chingonzo