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Be Part of Shaping Africa’s Future
at Digital Africa Summit Madagascar 2026

Join influential policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors at the Digital Africa Summit Мadagascar 2026 to connect, collaborate, and shape the continent’s digital future.

Summit
themes & topics

Digital Africa Summit Madagascar will bring together leaders from government, industry, and investment to explore the most pressing themes shaping Madagascar’s and Africa’s digital future — from transformation and economic growth to infrastructure, policy, cloud, and connectivity.

digital transformation
& economic growth

Exploring how technology serves as a key driver for economic development and prosperity across Africa.

policy & regulation
for a digital future

Focusing on the critical role of government and public-private partnerships in creating a conducive environment for technological innovation.

digital infrastructure
& connectivity

Examining the foundational networks, from mobile to data centers, that are essential for building a thriving digital economy.

data centers
& cloud computing

Focusing on the critical role of government and public-private partnerships in creating a conducive environment for technological innovation.

AI adoption 

& innovation

Highlighting strategies for Africa to embrace and leverage artificial intelligence to drive progress and solve unique continental challenges.

mobile money
& financial inclusion

Exploring how the mobile sector drives financial inclusion across Africa, including mobile banking, payments, and credit, and its impact on economic development.

cybersecurity
& data protection

Focusing on the growing importance of cybersecurity measures and data protection policies to ensure a safe and secure digital environment for African businesses and citizens.

digital skills
& talent development

Highlighting the need for a skilled workforce in the digital economy, focusing on initiatives to develop digital literacy and technical skills across Africa’s youth and adult population.

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Gain unmatched visibility, connect with influential decision‑makers, and showcase your leadership to an audience that drives the continent’s digital future.

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Share your expertise, inspire change, and shape the dialogue on Africa’s digital future at the Digital Africa Summit Madagascar 2026

Why be part of the summit

Gain insights, build connections, and be part of conversations driving real change across Africa’s digital landscape.

Meet the Right Stakeholders

Connect with policymakers, regulators, MNOs, and digital infrastructure providers leading change in Madagascar’s and Africa’s digital future.

Be at the Center of the Ecosystem

Connect the dots between policy, technology, and investment in Madagascar, creating a space designed to break silos and build lasting partnerships across the continent.

Drive Strategic Conversations

Shape the dialogue on infrastructure, policy, and innovation in Madagascar by sharing your expertise in front of the people who matter.

Amplify Your Role in Africa’s Future

Position your organisation as a key player in driving Madagascar’s and Africa’s digital economy and fostering inclusive growth.

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Summit Venue

Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo

The Novotel Convention & Spa in Antananarivo will host the next edition of the Digital Africa Summit, Madagascar Edition, offering a central and well-connected venue in the capital. The venue provides modern conference facilities, spacious meeting halls, and a professional environment designed for high-level discussions and networking.

Venue Adress:

Novotel Convention & Spa,

94 Alarobia, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar

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16 October 2026
Antananarivo, Madagascar

Event Agenda

who
what
when

Join leading policymakers, industry executives, and innovators as we explore the role of technology in shaping Africa’s digital future.

TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
09:00 - 10:00
Media Roundtable
  • Benoit Janin, CEO, Yas Madagascar
  • Anne Catherine Tchokonte Tcholagheu, CEO, Airtel Madagascar
  • Aminata Ndiaye Niang, CEO, Orange Madagascar
  • Angela Wamola, Head of Africa, GSMA
  • Caroline Mbugua, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications, GSMA
  • Daddy Mukadi, Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Airtel Africa
  • Aboubakar Haman, Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Axian
  • Fouad Benikhlef,
    Director Regulatory Affairs, Orange MEA
09:00 - 09:25
Same Rules, New Orbit: Modernising Regulation for Satellite Connectivity
  • Nitin Sapra, Director – Regulatory Advocacy, GSMA
  • Modou Mamoune Ngom, Senior Policy Manager Africa, GSMA
09:25 – 09:30
09:20 – 09:30 Spectrum Policy in Africa: Enabling investment and empowering consumers through effective spectrum pricing
  • Luiz Philippe, Director Spectrum Market Engagements, GSMA
09:30 – 10:00
Fireside Chat: Accelerating Madagascar’s Digital Transformation: Investment Lessons from Africa
  • Andry Hajaina Rabenja RAKOTOMAHARO, Director General of Digital Development, MNDPT
  • Mbolatiana Andriamanantsoa
    President, GOTICOM (Group of ICT Operators)
  • Baidy Sy
    Senior Digital Development Specialist, World Bank
10:00 - 10:20
Welcome & Introduction: "Unlocking the Intelligence Era: Why Digitalisation is Madagascar's Next Growth Engine"
  • Angela Wamola, Head of Africa, GSMA
10:20 - 10:50
AI That Speaks Malagasy: Bringing African Languages to Life
  • Jessica Rojotiana,
    AI Researcher, Contributor to the Malagasy Language Models (ATLAS Umoja AI)
10:50 - 11:10
Data-Driven Policy Reforms to Unlock the Full Potential of the Digital Economy in Madagascar
  • Caroline Mbugua, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications, GSMA
11:10 - 11:25
Enabling Connectivity for Growth: Regulation Driving Digital Transformation
  • Johanesa Andriamihaja, CEO, ARTEC
11:25 - 11:40
Financing the Digital Revolution: Building the Economic Backbone of a Modern Madagascar
  • Iouri Garisse Razafindrakoto, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance
11:40 - 11:55
Championing Madagascar's Digital Future: Technology as the Engine of the Digital Strategy
  • Onja Miandry RAKOTONDRAMANANA, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications
11:55 - 12:05
Group Photo and Launch of the Digitalisation and Spectrum Reports
12:05 - 13:05
From Vision to Value: Investing in Madagascar's Digital Future, Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
  • Benoit Janin, CEO, Yas Madagascar
  • Anne Catherine Tchokonte Tcholagheu, CEO, Airtel Madagascar
  • Ousmane GUEYE, Director of Strategy and Transformation, Orange
  • Frank Molla, MD for Africa, Modupay
  • Moderator: Kwame Senou, Executive Director, THOP
13:05 - 13:10
Conclusion and Closing
  • Modou Mamoune Ngom, Senior Policy Manager Africa, GSMA
13:10 - 14:30
Lunch

Why Attend

Goals
who

Join leading policymakers, industry executives, and innovators as we explore the role of technology in shaping Africa’s digital future.