About APGETA
Who We Are
APGETA is dedicated to advancing Africa's capacity to promote, govern, and responsibly adopt emerging technologies.
Our work bridges:
- African realities and priorities
- Global standards and best practices
- Enterprise, policy, and community needs
Why APGETA Exists
Emerging technologies present Africa with unprecedented opportunities. However, without responsible promotion, effective governance, and public trust, innovation can stall or create unintended harm.
APGETA ensures emerging technologies in Africa are:
Our Story
From vision to action: Building Africa's voice in emerging technology governance
APGETA was founded by a group of African professionals with extensive international experience in technology, policy, law, and enterprise leadership.
Witnessing the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies globally, our founders recognized a critical gap: Africa needed a trusted, independent platform that could simultaneously promote innovation and strengthen governance frameworks.
Unlike organizations that focus solely on innovation or solely on regulation, APGETA intentionally works at the intersection of both—ensuring that Africa's voice is heard, and that emerging technologies serve the continent's development priorities.
What Makes APGETA Different
Our unique positioning as a bridge between innovation and governance
African Leadership, Global Perspective
Founded and led by Africans with international experience, bringing global best practices to African contexts.
Community Rooted
Engaging with women, children, faith-based institutions, and vulnerable communities to ensure inclusive technology adoption.
Enterprise Aware
Understanding business risk, compliance, and reputation considerations that enterprises face when adopting emerging technologies.
Join Us in Shaping Africa's Technology Future
Whether you're a government agency, enterprise, innovator, civil society organization, or community leader—there's a role for you in APGETA's mission.