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SOUTH AFRICA

Date:
09-14 november
WHY SOUTH AFRICA?

WHY SOUTH AFRICA?

  • Africa's largest economy and its only G20 member.
  • IT sector accounts for 6% of GDP; outsourcing & IT services exceed $4 billion annually.
  • Active BRICS member; exports to BRICS countries rose 23% in 2023.
  • Skills shortage: 250,000 unfilled IT roles; only 25% of vacancies filled locally.
  • Cooperation agreement between Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and South Africa's Department of Science and Innovation.

MISSION PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Participation in the business agenda with the support of the Russian Trade Mission.
  • Meetings with local businesses and government agencies.
  • Networking with regional and international IT players.
  • Attendance at Africa Tech, the region’s leading IT expo.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

  • IT exporters targeting Southern Africa and sub-Saharan markets.
  • Providers of AI, telecom, smart cities, e-services, and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Startups seeking funding and new markets.