Program
Program Overview
Discover the full agenda of the ICT Africa Summit 2025, a three-day event packed with inspiring conferences, practical workshops and unique networking opportunities.
Program structure
Jour 1 : 21 Avril 2025
- Opening ceremony
- Opening keynotes
- Plenary sessions
- Official opening of the exhibition
Day 2: April 22, 2025
- Thematic conferences
- Technical workshops
- Start-up competition
- Networking evening
Day 3: April 23, 2025
- Closing sessions
- Awards ceremony
- Final round tables
- Closing ceremony
Conferences
The ICT Africa Summit 2025 conferences bring together world-renowned experts to share their insights on the latest trends and innovations in the ICT sector.
Thematic Tracks
- Digital Transformation
- AI at the service of African businesses
- Digitalization strategies for SMEs
- Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Deploying 5G in Africa
- Connectivity solutions for rural areas
- Cybersecurity & Data Governance
- Critical infrastructure protection
- RGPD compliance for African businesses
- FinTech & Financial Inclusion
- Innovations in mobile payments
- Blockchain and cryptocurrencies in Africa
- Smart Cities & IoT
- Intelligent management of urban resources
- IoT for agriculture and industry
Workshops
Participez à des ateliers pratiques pour acquérir de nouvelles compétences et approfondir vos connaissances sur des sujets spécifiques.
Examples of Workshops
- Developing Mobile Applications for Africa Duration: 3 hours Capacity: 30 participants Prerequisites: Basic programming knowledge
- Implementing a Cybersecurity Strategy Duration: 4 hours Capacity: 25 participants Prerequisites: Experience in IT management
- Design Thinking for Digital Innovation Duration: 2 hours Capacity: 40 participants Prerequisites: None
Networking
The ICT Africa Summit 2025 offers multiple networking opportunities to expand your professional network and explore new collaborations.
Networking events
- Opening Cocktail (April 21) Meet VIPs and speakers in a relaxed atmosphere
- Speed Networking Sessions (April 22-23) Quick networking sessions based on your interests
- Gala Dinner (April 22) Exclusive evening with industry leaders (by invitation only)
- Themed Networking Zones Dedicated areas on the show floor for targeted meetings
Networking tools
- Event mobile app with matchmaking functionality
- B2B platform for scheduling business meetings
Startup Competitions
The ICT Africa Summit 2025 showcases the continent’s most innovative startups through exciting competitions.
ICT Africa Startup Challenge
- Objective: Identify and reward Africa’s most promising tech startups
- Categories: FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, CleanTech
- Awards: Funding, mentoring, media exposure, access to investors
Selection process
- Online submission of applications
- Pre-selection by a panel of experts
- Live pitch at the event
- Jury deliberation and public vote
- Awards ceremony
Evaluation criteria
- Innovation and originality of the solution
- Growth and scalability potential
- Social and environmental impact
- Quality of team and presentation
Special Events
In addition to the main program, the ICT Africa Summit 2025 offers special events to enrich your experience
Hackathon ICT Africa
- Theme: “Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Africa”.
- Duration: 48 hours non-stop
- Participants: Developers, designers, entrepreneurs
- Prize: Rapid prototyping and presentation to investors
Forum des leaders technologiques
- Exclusive meeting between CEOs, political decision-makers and investors
- Strategic discussions on the future of digital in Africa
- By invitation only
Innovation Tours
- Guided tours of the exhibition’s most innovative stands
- Exclusive demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies
- Limited registration, first come, first served
ICT Africa Awards Ceremony
- Celebration of the year’s best tech initiatives and projects.
- Categories: Best Innovation, Social Impact, Startup of the Year, etc.
- Gala evening with influential industry figures