POLICY

Focus on important topics for Africa's digital advancement and a unified digital market.

Governance for Data Driven Africa
Just 1% of data centers are located on the continent, posing an opportunity as digitalization surges, driving economic growth. Africa, a leader in data usage, faces hurdles in policy formulation for data centers and the necessity to establish local facilities for scalability.

Policy Innovation
Deliberating on Policies and Strategies for Driving Digital Transformation in Africa: An Examination of Government Initiatives, PPPs, and Regulatory Frameworks fostering digitization and Innovation.

Bridging the Connectivity Divide
Discussing key efforts essential to overcome inadequate infrastructure, high internet costs, spectrum allocation issues, low digital literacy, and political-economic instability to ensure widespread, inclusive, and affordable connectivity across the continent.

CONNECTIVITY

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The journey to expanded broadband and 5G networks faces complex ties to the ongoing struggles of unreliable and costly internet access. The continent grapples with infrastructure funding, spectrum availability, and regulatory challenges but 473 million Africans are online and an anticipated 300 million more will be by 2025, hinting at the potential for unlocking future growth.

Building & Enhancing Network Infrastructure
Explore strategies to bolster network infrastructure across Africa, including investments in fiber optics and wireless technologies. Expand telecommunications networks to reach underserved communities.

Spectrum Management & Network Modernization
Examine the complexities of spectrum allocation and management, exploring ways to optimize spectrum usage for enhanced connectivity. Explore innovative approaches to modernizing existing networks, including the adoption of advanced technologies and architectures to improve performance and reliability.

DIGITAL CITIES

We delve into the transformative impact of technology and data-driven solutions across African cities, addressing challenges arising from rapid urbanization and overpopulation. With a population where over 62% are aged 25 or younger, Africa presents a dynamic base deeply attracted to innovation.

eGovernment
Which technologies are most effective for automating administrative processes and enhancing citizen interaction in Africa?

Digital Identity & Citizen Services
Discussing the scalability and interoperability of digital ID systems for seamless integration across various sectors and government agencies, including healthcare, immigration, government services, and more.

Building & Scaling Tech Hubs
How to navigate issues like limited infrastructure access, funding constraints, talent retention difficulties and receiving government support