ANNABA- The city of Annaba will host the fifth edition of the Algeria Entrepreneurship, Training, and Digital Economy Exhibition (ACF) from 5 to 7 February, under the theme "Renewal is the Key," event organizers announced on Monday.

Media and External Relations Officer, Taha Bensidhoum, stated that the economic event, organized by "Galacticom Annaba," aligns with national efforts aimed at accelerating digital transformation and consolidating the knowledge economy as a sustainable development alternative.

The spokesperson noted that this edition will take place at the Annaba Sheraton Hotel, under the patronage of the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-Enterprises, the Minister of Vocational Training and Education, the High Commission for Digitalization, and the Wali of Annaba.

The ACF will feature over 100 exhibitors representing start-ups, economic enterprises, and banks.

Bensidhoum highlighted that the exhibition aims to consolidate the public authorities’ vision of building a national economy based on innovation and the localization of advanced technology.

The exhibition program includes three specialized side events: the "Algeria Health Technology Summit," aimed at promoting digital solutions in the healthcare system; the "Algeria Education Technology Summit," focused on the future of learning through smart platforms; and the "Algeria Agriculture Summit," devoted to smart irrigation technologies and solutions to boost productivity, according to the same source.

In the same context, the spokesperson noted that the exhibition will provide an interactive platform for students, graduates, and entrepreneurs to build economic partnerships, highlighting that entry will be free for the public through pre-registration on the event’s official website.