The Connected Africa Summit 2025 is coming together well, with global technology companies like AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, and Fortinet supporting it. It will be hosted from May 26-29 at the Diamond Leisure Resort & Spa, Diani, Kenya. The summit will assist in developing partnership and innovation in Africa and also act as a platform for accelerating digital transformation.
Hosted by Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy and the ICT Authority of Kenya, the summit’s topic, “The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality,” reflects the need to turn grand visions into tangible, scalable solutions. Ranging from cloud and AI infrastructure to cybersecurity, fintech, healthtech, and digital public services, the conference will seek to tackle the most pressing challenges shaping Africa’s digital future.
Stanley Kamanguya, ICT Authority CEO, emphasized the significance of such global support: “The signature of industry giants like AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, and Fortinet is a strong show of faith. These partners are not only talking about the newest technologies but are extremely committed to talking with African policymakers, innovators, and communities to drive meaningful impact.”
What to Expect at Connected Africa Summit 2025
During four days, the summit will bring together over 2,000 government, private sector, and development organisation participants. The highlights include:
- High-Level Plenaries and Executive Roundtables: Strategists exchanging ideas on accelerating digital adoption.
- Sector-Specific Breakouts: Detailed AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and more.
- Policy Dialogues: Focus on forming public-private collaborations to bridge digital divides.
- Innovation Village: Demonstration of Africa’s indigenous tech innovations.
- Smart Government Zone: Highlight on innovative public sector initiatives.
- Networking Sessions: Curated investment and partnership opportunities.
Critical Juncture
Africa’s digital revolution is at a crossroads. With the continent’s young, tech-savvy population and rapidly growing digital economy, gatherings like the Connected Africa Summit are a must to bring global expertise together with local innovation. The display of interest by the tech giants is a sign of confidence in Africa’s potential to become a global leader in fields like AI, cloud computing, and digital governance.
Register
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 aims to be a catalyst for bringing Africa’s digital dream into reality. Register now at connected.go.ke and join the conversation that is defining Africa’s digital future.
