It is, perhaps, in recognition of this that Kenyan tech publication, Gadgets Africa and the Nation Media Group have partnered to bring is the Vifaa Tech Festival, an expo that will allow consumers and brands to connect, showcase and usher in future technologies in the region. The festival’s aim is to offer a platform that should then spark conversations around issues such as consumer technologies beyond gadgets, while showcasing flagship products, and technology that can then be useful to millions of Africans. The two-day virtual festival will take place on June 11th and 12th and will bring together industry stakeholders and consumers onto one platform. The expo will include product showcases from several consumer brands operating in Kenya and will address subjects such as:
Geo-restriction of content and services, Unsolicited texts and data protection, E-Sports and mobile gaming in Kenya, 5G and the future of home connectivity, TV vs Streaming, Influencers and the new wave of digital marketing, The work from home era and the tech that enables it and The future of mobile money and digital payments in Africa.
The festival will also include a Consumer Awards segment that will showcase and run polls on various selected categories, all aimed at shining a light on brands and products that users in Kenya find appealing. The Categories for the Consumer awards in the upcoming Vifaa Tech Festival are as follows:
Best TV in KenyaMust-have mobile accessoryBest DSLR CameraCoolest home appliance in KenyaApp of the yearPeople’s choice electronics storeMost reliable home internet providerBest mobile data package
Best budget laptopBest laptop brand in KenyaBest entry-level smartphoneBest budget smartphoneBest mid-range smartphoneBest flagship smartphoneBest battery-life on a phone
The consumer award polls are already running and you can cast you vote by visiting gadgets-africa.com/vifaa-tech-festival It is initiatives like these that go to build the local tech scene to levels we see in other countries and as tech continues to trickle down to even the lower-end segment of the market, conversations like these help users to make the most out of the tech that’s available to them while also showcasing what the future has in store. To take part in this Vifaa Tech Festival, you are encouraged to book a slot through https://gadgets-africa.com/vifaa-tech-festival/.
