ICT and Communication Ministers from Sierra Leone, Zambia, Namibia, Somalia, Burundi, and Djibouti have officially confirmed their participation in the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024.
Scheduled to take place from the 21st to the 25th of April at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, this summit is poised to be a pivotal moment for the continent’s technological landscape.
Joining the lineup are fifteen ambassadors representing a diverse array of regions, including Africa, America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Notable figures such as the United States Ambassador to Kenya, Margaret “Meg” Whitman, and the United Kingdom’s Neil Wigan OBE, are among the distinguished guests slated to attend this momentous event.
With a focus on Africa’s ICT priorities as outlined in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the summit aims to unite African Heads of State, First Ladies, ICT ministers, policymakers, global tech firms, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators in a collaborative effort to bridge the digital divide and unearth fresh investment prospects.
It will also be a platform seeking to foster innovative ideas and forging strategic partnerships that harness the power of technology to propel Africa’s developmental agenda forward.
The summit serves as a crucial platform for the continent to carve out its unique trajectory towards a thriving digital economy.
Moreover, the gathering will serve as a strategic precursor to the UN Summit of the Future slated for September 2024, enabling African leaders to position the continent at the forefront of the global tech discourse.
Discussions will also delve into the realms of green technology and the governance of generative AI tailored to the unique realities of the African context.
As anticipation mounts for this landmark event, the Connected Africa Summit 2024 promises to be a watershed moment in Africa’s technological evolution, ushering in a new era of innovation, collaboration, and progress on the continent.
