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About the ICT Africa Summit
The ICT Africa Summit is the largest gathering of information and communication technology professionals in Africa.
Our history
Created from the merger of the Digital Africa Summit, ICT Maghreb and ALVETIC, the ICT Africa Summit has established itself as the benchmark event for the African digital ecosystem. Since its creation, it has played a crucial role in:
- Promoting technological innovation in Africa
- Facilitating international partnerships
- Accelerating the continent’s digital transformation
Our mission
- Connect key players in the African and international tech industry
- Stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the ICT sector
- Contribute to the development of an inclusive digital economy in Africa
Key data
- 10+ years of experience in organizing tech events
- 50,000+ participants since the first edition
- 1,000+ startups launched thanks to the opportunities created
- 100+ countries represented
Themes and Innovations
The ICT Africa Summit 2025 focuses on the technologies and innovations shaping Africa’s digital future.
Main themes
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Practical applications of AI for African challenges
- AI ethics and governance
- Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure
- Deployment of 5G and its implications
- Innovative solutions for rural connectivity
- FinTech and Financial Inclusion
- Evolution of mobile banking services
- Blockchain and cryptocurrencies: opportunities and challenges
- Smart Cities and IoT
- Intelligent management of urban resources
- IoT for agriculture and industry 4.0
- Cybersecurity and Data Protection
- Security strategies for African companies
- Compliance and regulation in the digital age
- E-government and Digital Public Services
- Digitization of administrative services
- Digital identity and e-citizenship
- EdTech and Digital Training
- E-learning platforms adapted to the African context
- Upskilling and reskilling for the digital economy
- HealthTech and telemedicine
- E-health solutions to improve access to care
- Big Data and AI in medical research
Innovation Zones
Explore the ICT Africa Summit 2025 themed innovation zones, where you can discover and experience the cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future.
AI & Data Lab
- Demonstrations of real-time AI applications
- Workshops on big data processing
- Consultations with data science experts
5G Experience Center
- Speed and latency tests on 5G networks
- Use cases for 5G in various sectors
- Discussions on 5G deployment in Africa
FinTech Village
- Demonstrations of innovative payment solutions
- Cryptocurrency trading simulations
- Presentation of digital microfinance platforms
Smart City Showcase
- Interactive models of smart cities
- Demonstrations of IoT solutions for urban management
- Virtual reality: visit the city of the future
Cybersecurity Arena
- Live simulations of cyberattacks
- Demonstrations of advanced security tools
- Personalized advice from cybersecurity experts
Speakers
Discover the visionaries, experts and leaders who will share their knowledge and perspectives at the ICT Africa Summit 2025.
Keynote Speakers
- Dr. Amina Nkosazana – Minister of Information Technology, Republic of South Africa Topic: “Africa in the era of the 4th industrial revolution”.
- Ibrahim Mahama – CEO, Tech Innovations Ghana Topic: “Building African unicorns: The path to global success”.
- Sophia Martinez – Director of Innovation, Google Africa Topic: “AI for sustainable development in Africa”.
Sector Experts
- Jean Kouassi – Cybersecurity Expert, ANSSI Côte d’Ivoire
- Fatima El Ouadi – Founder, Morocco FinTech Association
- Dr. Oluwaseun Obasanjo – AI Researcher, Microsoft Research Africa
Emerging Innovators
- Yannick Fofana – Founder of EdTech startup “LearnAfrica
- Amira Ben Salem – Inventor, Winner of the African Innovation Award 2024
Success Stories
Discover how the ICT Africa Summit has contributed to the success of companies and entrepreneurs across the continent.
M-Pesa: From Startup to Financial Revolution
- Participation in the first ICT Africa Summit in 2015
- Meeting with key investors at the event
- Today: More than 50 million users in 7 African countries
Andela: Training the Developers of Tomorrow
- Winner of the Startup Challenge ICT Africa 2018
- Expansion into 5 new countries thanks to connections made at the summit
- Fundraising of $200 million in 2023
Zipline: Drone delivery for healthcare
- Presentation of their technology at the ICT Africa Summit 2020
- Partnerships with 3 African governments initiated during the event
- Impact: Over 5 million urgent medical deliveries made