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.
Summit partners
Our partners and sponsors are at the heart of the Digital Africa Summit, driving collaboration, enabling innovation, and amplifying the impact of every conversation.
Become
a sponsor
Gain unmatched visibility, connect with influential decision‑makers, and showcase your leadership to an audience that drives the continent’s digital future.
Join us as
a speaker
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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Our
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.
Event Agenda
Join leading policymakers, industry executives, and innovators as we explore the role of technology in shaping Africa’s digital future.
- 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
- Nitin Sapra, Director – Regulatory Advocacy, GSMA
- Modou Mamoune Ngom, Senior Policy Manager Africa, GSMA
- Luiz Philippe, Director Spectrum Market Engagements, GSMA
- 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
- Angela Wamola, Head of Africa, GSMA
- Jessica Rojotiana,
AI Researcher, Contributor to the Malagasy Language Models (ATLAS Umoja AI)
- Caroline Mbugua, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications, GSMA
- Johanesa Andriamihaja, CEO, ARTEC
- Iouri Garisse Razafindrakoto, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Onja Miandry RAKOTONDRAMANANA, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications
- 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
- Modou Mamoune Ngom, Senior Policy Manager Africa, GSMA
Why Attend
Join leading policymakers, industry executives, and innovators as we explore the role of technology in shaping Africa’s digital future.




