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Overview:

The rapid pace of digital transformation offers Africa an unprecedented opportunity to cheetah-pole-vault traditional development hurdles and accelerate socio-economic growth. The Digital Agenda 2030 envisions a continent where technology is a key driver of sustainable development, economic diversification, and social inclusion. Through innovative technologies and strategic collaborations, Africa has begun to harness the potential of the digital revolution to address critical challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and inequality.

Africa’s digital landscape has made notable strides, however, the path towards achieving the Digital Agenda 2030 remains complex and requires a multi-faceted approach. The continent’s vast rural population continues to experience limited access to critical digital infrastructure and services. Despite the growth in Internet users, with over 566 million individuals online, the Internet penetration rate of 43% lags significantly behind the global average of 66%.

Speakers

Professionals within and beyond Africa

ULANDI EXNER
ULANDI EXNERAfICTA Chair Person & Vice-Chair, Southern Africa
CHRISTEL YOUBI
CHRISTEL YOUBI---- AfICTA Vice-Chair, Central Africa ---- (Cameroon)
WADDAH FADUL
WADDAH FADUL Founder and President, Institute of Tomorrow
SEGUN OLUGBILE
SEGUN OLUGBILECEO, Araba Technologies Limited
RACHAEL SHITANDA
RACHAEL SHITANDAAfICTA Deputy Chair & Vice-Chair East Africa (Kenya)
OPEYEMI ONIFADE
OPEYEMI ONIFADEChief Executive Officer, Afenoid Enterprise Limited
ABIMBOLA ABIOYE
ABIMBOLA ABIOYEGroup Managing Director, Fintrak Software
AGABA TUKUNDANE DIANA
AGABA TUKUNDANE DIANACISO, Mentor, Cyber Resilience Evangelist and Strategist
ARINOLA AKINYEMI
ARINOLA AKINYEMIAfICTA Vice-Chair, West Africa & CEO, DigiSphere Ltd (Nigeria)
INYE KEMABONTA
INYE KEMABONTAPrincipal Consultant, Technology Law Development Services
ADMIRE GWANZURA
ADMIRE GWANZURANon-Executive Directors & Immediate Past President, IITPSA
LAICANA COULIBALY
LAICANA COULIBALYCEO Diamond Security Consulting
ASSEM WAHBY
ASSEM WAHBYAfICTA Vice-Chair, North Africa, Rep., EiTESAL (Egypt)
ROBINSON TOMBARI SIBE
ROBINSON TOMBARI SIBECo-Founder, CEO & Lead Forensic Examiner Digital Footprints Nig. Ltd
JIMSON OLUFUYE, Ph.D
JIMSON OLUFUYE, Ph.DCEO, Kontemporary Konsulting Ltd & Founder/fmr Chair, Chair of the Advisory Council, AfICTA

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Previous Summits

This prestigious event was first hosted in Lagos, Nigeria by Nigerian Stakeholders in 2013. The Egyptian ICT Industry Association and the Government of Egypt hosted the second edition in 2014. The third edition took place in Johannesburg and was hosted by the Institute of IT Professionals of SA (IITPSA) and the IT Association of SA (ITA) in 2015. The 4th edition took place in Namibia with the support of the Namibia Ministry of ICT in 2016. Nigeria hosted the 5th edition in 2017 in collaboration with National Information Technology Development Agency.

The Computer Society of Kenya hosted its 6th edition in Nairobi and 2019, KAD Consortium of Nigeria hosted its 7th edition. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on travel, the 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th editions were hosted by the secretariat virtually.

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Targets:

This digital divide poses a challenge to realizing the full potential of the Digital Agenda 2030, especially in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The continent's young population, combined with the rise of fintech, e-commerce, and digital services, presents a unique opportunity to build a robust digital economy. The key questions now are; 1. How can Africa bridge this divide and ensure that digital transformation reaches every corner of the continent? 2. Would Africa be able to meet up with the Sustainable Development Goals - SDG’s benchmark?

Rachael Shitanda
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About AfICTA

AfICTA - Africa Information & Communication Technologies Alliance, is a concerned private sector-led alliance of ICT Associations, Multi-national Corporations, Companies, Organisations, and individuals in the ICT sector in Africa. Our vision is to fulfill the promise of the digital age for everyone in Africa.

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