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JCI at GITEX Africa 2025: Showcasing Youth Innovation on a Global Tech Stage

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JCI proudly marked its presence at GITEX Africa 2025, the continent’s largest and most influential event dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the digital economy. Held in the dynamic city of Marrakech during April 14–16, this global platform convened policymakers, tech leaders, investors, and changemakers from across Africa and beyond, spotlighting groundbreaking solutions for digital transformation and inclusive development.

Through strategic dialogue and high-level networking, the JCI delegation from the Africa and the Middle East Area emphasized JCI’s role as a global incubator for young talent and a vital partner in building equitable innovation ecosystems. The event also served as a key moment to elevate JCI’s visibility among governments, tech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and international organizations.

Key Highlights from GITEX Africa 2025:

  • Strengthened JCI’s Regional Presence: JCI’s involvement reinforced its growing influence and leadership in the Africa and the Middle East Area. The delegation proudly showcased the organization’s capacity to mobilize youth as agents of innovation and resilience in the digital era.

  • Fostered Connections with Innovation Ecosystems: By engaging with startup founders, tech hubs, accelerators, and youth-led enterprises, JCI initiated meaningful conversations around youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship across the region.

  • Showcased JCI’s Flagship Programs: The delegation promoted transformative JCI initiatives such as the Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) and the JCI Leadership Academy, which continue to equip young changemakers with the mindset, tools, and networks to lead in the innovation economy.

  • Created Momentum for Strategic Partnerships: GITEX provided an ideal space for identifying future collaboration opportunities with like-minded institutions. Potential partners expressed strong interest in working with JCI on projects related to digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, and youth-led policy advocacy.

  • Amplified JCI’s Global Mission: The event reinvigorated interest in JCI’s mission to develop enterprising young leaders who advance positive change in their communities. By showcasing its grassroots-to-global approach, JCI demonstrated how empowering young people at the local level contributes to sustainable impact on a global scale.

     
The JCI presence at GITEX Africa 2025 served not only as a platform for visibility but also as a springboard for deeper engagement with Africa’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape.
As youth continue to lead transformative solutions in areas like fintech, health tech, and green innovation, JCI remains committed to being a catalyst and connector — enabling them to scale their impact through robust networks and meaningful partnerships.
This participation reaffirmed a powerful message: young leaders are not merely adapting to the digital age — they are designing it. And with the right support, they will continue to pioneer inclusive solutions that leave no one behind.

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JCI Global Youth Summit 2026

By completing your registration for the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026 (“the Summit”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions.

Code of Conduct Compliance

Participants are expected to comply with the JCI Event Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy at all times and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants, speakers, organizers, and collaborating institutions.

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Participants consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal information for Summit-related administrative and operational purposes, including registration, communications, logistical coordination, participant management, and post-event follow-up.

Participants also grant JCI permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured during the Summit for educational, informational, archival, communications, and reporting purposes related to the activities and mission of JCI and the Summit.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

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Participation in certain Summit sessions or activities may be subject to security procedures, identification requirements, venue regulations, and capacity limitations.

Participants are expected to comply with all venue access and security requirements communicated by the organizers.

Visa Policy

Participants requiring a visa to attend the Summit are solely responsible for initiating and managing their visa application process in a timely manner and for complying with all applicable immigration requirements.

JCI World Headquarters may provide an official invitation letter upon request for participants who have completed the registration requirements and applicable participation process.

Invitation letters are issued solely to support visa applications and do not guarantee visa approval.

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Health and Insurance

Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of their participation in the Summit.

JCI shall not be responsible for medical expenses, travel disruptions, or personal losses incurred during participation in the Summit.

Behavioral Expectations

Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the Summit.

Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, disruptive conduct, or behavior inconsistent with the JCI Code of Conduct may result in removal from participation and potential restriction from future JCI activities.

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All reports will be handled with appropriate confidentiality and seriousness.

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Participants acknowledge that participation in an international event may involve certain inherent risks, including travel disruptions, health-related risks, accidents, security measures, or changes in governmental regulations or entry requirements.

By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.

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JCI reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, labor disruptions, security incidents, or other force majeure events.

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JCI at GITEX Africa 2025: Showcasing Youth Innovation on a Global Tech Stage

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JCI at GITEX Africa 2025: Showcasing Youth Innovation on a Global Tech Stage