Africa Tech Festival Appoints Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder of APO Group, to Leadership Council
apo group(www.apo-opa.com), an award-winning pan-African communications consulting firm and leading news release services, is proud to announce its founder and chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.pompigne-mognard.com), appointed as a member of the African Science and Technology Festival Leadership Committee.
African Science and Technology Festival (www.africatechfestival.com) is the largest and most influential technology and digital connectivity conference in the mainland, hosting flagship events such as Africacom, Africatech, Africaighite and AI Summit Cape Town. The festival celebrates Africa’s vibrant tech community, attracting hundreds of exhibitors, with more than 450 speakers and more than 15,000 delegates each year.
The Leadership Committee of the African Science and Technology Festival is a prestigious congress of senior leaders from across the continent, with the task of shaping the future of this premier technical activity. The selected group provides strategic guidance, share industry insights, and supports the development of the festival to ensure it remains the cornerstone of Africa’s rapidly growing technology ecosystem.
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard’s role on the leadership committee will verify and provide feedback on the direction, theme and characteristics of the African Tech Festival while participating in the discussion to address the key challenges facing the African Tech industry. He will shape the content, experience and strategic direction of the event to ensure it meets the needs of stakeholders across the continent and to influence the format and structure of the festival to maximize its influence and relevance. In addition, he will participate in analyst-led discussions and working groups to address key industry challenges and connect with key stakeholders in the African tech sector to promote collaboration and innovation.
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard brings extensive experience and expertise to the African Science and Technology Festival Leadership Committee. His vast network of industries, governments and institutions, coupled with his profound understanding of the African media and technological landscape and extensive business experience, will play a key role in ensuring that the event continues to drive innovation, collaboration and growth across the continent.
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is a Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur, including the most influential Africans in 2023 and 2024, serving on several high-profile advisory committees and international committees. These include the Canadian-African Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee of the African Energy Chamber of Commerce, the World Football Summit, the African Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), Bloomberg New Economic Gateway Africa, African Sports Africa, African Sports Investment Summit, European European Court of Representatives and All African Music Awards (Afrima). He is also a strategic advisor to the CEO of the Royal African Society of England, a strategic advisor to the European Union-African Chamber of Commerce, and a special advisor to the President of Rugby Africa, which is the rugby institution in Africa.
Nicolas’ wholly-owned company, APO Group, is the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, providing services to 300+ clients, including Nestlé, Coca Cola, TikTok, DHL, Marriott Group, Ecobank, Canon, Microsoft, Jack Ma Foundation, African Development Bank, Afreximbank, Africa Finance Corporation, Islamic Development Bank, Liquid Intelligent technology, radisson, Boeing, multi-stage, and more.
“I am honored to join the African Science and Technology Festival Leadership Council and contribute to shaping the future of this iconic event. Africa’s technology ecosystem is full of potential and festivals play a vital role in unlocking opportunities for growth and innovation. This new engagement is also with my commitment to transforming Africa’s narrative, showing the continent as a hub for creativity, resilience and technological advancement.
Other members of the leadership committee include Ravi Bhat, Chief Technology and Solutions Officer at Microsoft Africa, Charles Murito, Charles Murito, Regional Director of Government Affairs and Public Affairs, Sub-Saharan Africa of Google, Brelotte BA, Brelotte BA, Orange Middle East, Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East, Orange of Orange Middle East, and Nomsa Chabeli, Nomsa Chabeli, Group CEO, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABCCABC).
For more information about the African Science and Technology Festival Leadership Committee, visit: https://apo-opa.co/3rbljf2
For more information about the African Science and Technology Festival, please visit: www.africatechfestival.com
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About Apo Group: 
Apo Group was founded in 2007 (www.apo-opa.com) is a leading award-winning Pan-African communications consulting firm and press release distribution service. We are known for our deep-rooted African expertise and a broad global perspective, and we specialize in increasing the reputation and brand equity of private and public organizations in Africa. As a trusted partner, our mission is to harness the power of the media to develop customized strategies that drive tangible, measurable impacts on both the continent and globally.
Our commitment to excellence and innovation has won several prestigious awards, including the Provocative Media Global Saber Award and the Provocative Media African Mafia Award. In 2023, we were named Africa’s leading public relations firm and leading pan-African communication consulting firm for the World Business Outlook Award, and the 2024 Public Relations and Media Consulting firm of the Year for the same award. In 2025, Brands Review Magazine recognized us as Africa’s leading communications consulting firm for the second consecutive year. They also named us the best PR agency and leading news release platform in Africa in 2024.
APO Group’s respected clients, including global giants such as Canon, Nestlé, Western Union, UNDP, Cyber ​​International, Africa Energy Room, Mercy Ships, Marriott, Africa’s business heroes and liquidity smart technology, reflects our unparalleled African complex African media landscape. Within the teams in many African countries, we provide unparalleled insights and cover throughout the continent. Committed to reshaping narratives about Africa, challenging stereotypes, and bringing inspiring African stories to global audiences, our expertise in developing and supporting public relations movements around the world position us globally to expand brand messaging, enhance brand message, strengthen reputation, and effectively connect with targeted voices.
For more information, please visit our website: www.apo-opa.com.
