Connected Africa Summit 2025

Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani
May 26, 2025 - May 29, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (East Africa Time)
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The Connected Summit was first held in 2009 as a public sector forum to nurture innovative ideas and partnerships that leverage technology to advance the achievement of Africa›s development agenda 2063. The inaugural event attracted 500 participants majorly who were from the public sector. The summit has been conducted for 13 years with an estimated cumulative participation of over 10,000 representatives from 50+ countries, 100+ international ICT firms and 50+ local ICT firms.

The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality

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Event Impact

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Delegates
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Sponsors and Exhibitors

Summit Objectives

The objective of the continental summit was to bring together ICT leaders from Africa and beyond to shape the digital transformation journey for the continent. One of the outcomes of this Summit was the Nairobi Declaration which outlined seven (No.7) interventions required to strengthen collaboration for unified advancement of the digital agenda. The Declaration (attached for reference) was signed by the fourteen (No.14) African ICT Ministers present at the summit.

 

The Connected Africa 2025 Summit (CAS25) will be the 2nd edition of the Africa wide summit and 14th of the connect summit series. Building on the momentum of past editions, Connected Africa Summit 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to chart actionable pathways for leveraging technology to address the continent›s challenges and unlock transformative opportunities.

 

The overall objective of the summit is “Creating business opportunities for growth”. The summit will therefore focus on providing a platform to local and regional innovators and businesses for growth. It will also provide an opportunity to review the progress of implementation of the Nairobi Declaration as well as discuss critical topics as outlined below.

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Key Areas

The following are the key areas that we'll focus on during the summit

AI and Digital Transformation

AI and Digital Transformation

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data for government, industry, and society-wide impact

Green Tech

Green Tech

Innovations in renewable energy, smart agriculture, and circular economy practices to drive environmental and economic resilience

Digital Inclusion and Equity

Digital Inclusion and Equity

Leveraging technology to close gaps in education, agriculture, and public services, while promoting gender, youth, and community inclusion

Sector-Specific Innovations

Sector-Specific Innovations

Focused solutions for EdTech, AgriTech, FinTech- digital assets/ e-commerce, and ManufacturingTech addressing Africa’s critical development priorities

Cross-Border Collaboration and Regional Integration

Cross-Border Collaboration and Regional Integration

Creating digital platforms and policies that foster intra-African trade, digital markets, and technology partnerships to position Africa as a unified digital economy

Data and Cloud Infrastructure

Data and Cloud Infrastructure

Strengthening Africa’s capacity in secure data management and cloud services to underpin the continent’s digital transformation

Investment, Innovation, and Startup Ecosystems

Investment, Innovation, and Startup Ecosystems

Developing robust ecosystems for African tech startups, driving access to funding, markets, and mentorship opportunities to scale African solutions globally

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Developing and ecosystem that addresses the cybersecurity challenges in the African continent

Speakers

The Connected Africa Summit brings together an exceptional lineup of distinguished speakers at the forefront of Africa's digital transformation. Led by H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, the summit features an influential assemblage of government leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators. From cabinet ministers and ambassadors to pioneering tech executives, these thought leaders will share their insights and expertise on driving digital innovation across the continent. Their collective experience and vision will shape crucial discussions on leveraging technology to accelerate Africa's economic growth and social development.

Keynote Speaker
Hon. Musalia Mudavadi

Hon. Musalia Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary - Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Republic of Kenya

Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi is a Kenyan politician and land economist who is currently serving as the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya. He served as the 7th Vice-President of Kenya in 2002 and Deputy Prime Minister (2008–2012). During his MP of Sabatia, Hon Musalia Mudavadi established Sabatia Community Development Fund...

Hon. William Kabogo Gitau

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy (MICDE)
Government of the Republic of Kenya

Eng. John Tanui

Principal Secretary - State Department of ICT and Digital Economy
Government of Kenya

Ambassador Philip Thigo

Special Envoy for Technology
Government of Kenya
Agenda
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration and Networking
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Youth and The Future of Work
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Climate and the Future of Technology Workshop
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Networking Reception and Dinner
Connected Africa Summit 2024 Sponsors

The following sponsors of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 played a vital role in bringing together African tech leaders, policymakers, and investors for a groundbreaking event driving Africa's digital transformation. Their support was instrumental in fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth. As we prepare for the Connected Africa Summit 2025, we invite forward-thinking organizations to join us in shaping Africa's digital future and empowering lives through technology. Become a sponsor and be at the forefront of Africa's digital revolution!

Our Sponsors and Partners
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