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Bridging Silicon Valley and Africa: from concept notes to innovation corridors

Africa and Silicon Valley are already connected by talent. At ABIS 2026, participants will focus on how to turn those human links into a two‑way innovation corridor that drives investment, research and globally competitive technology.

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