Be Part of Shaping Africa’s Future
at Digital Africa Summit Rwanda 2026
Join influential policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors at the Digital Africa Summit Rwanda 2026 to connect, collaborate, and shape the continent’s digital future.
Summit
themes & topics
Digital Africa Summit Rwanda will bring together leaders from government, industry, and investment to explore the most pressing themes shaping Rwanda’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.
Our series
speakers
Ali Monzer
Sujay Chakrabarti
Angela Wamola
John Giusti
Caroline Mbugua HSC
Akim Benamara
Event Agenda
Join leading policymakers, industry executives, and innovators as we explore the role of technology in shaping Africa’s digital future.
Hon. Paula Ingabire
Minister of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda (TBC)
Evariste Rugagina
Director General, RURA (TBC)
Angela Wamola
Head of Africa, GSMA
Caroline Mbugua
Senior Director, Public Policy & Communications, GSMA
Ali Monzer
CEO, MTN Rwanda
Sujay Chakrabarti
CEO, Airtel Rwanda
Angela Wamola
Head of Africa, GSMA
John Giusti
Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA
Hon. Paula Ingabire
Minister of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda (TBC)
Hon. Yusuf Murangwa
Minister of Finance, Rwanda (TBC)
Connecting Ambition to Action: Driving Rwanda’s Digital Economy
Dr. Diane Kurusisi
CEO, Bank of Kigali
Minister of Health / WHO Rwanda Rep
Ali Monzer
CEO, MTN Rwanda
Sujay Chakrabarti
CEO, Airtel Rwanda
Amb. Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre
CEO, APRM (TBC)
Presentation of the report
Caroline Mbugua
Senior Director, Public Policy & Communications, GSMA
Rwanda’s Digital Economy in Action Government Services, Digital Content & Platform Innovation
Evariste Rugagina
Director General, RURA (TBC)
Israël Bimpe
CEO, Irembo (TBC)
Presentation
Insights from the GSMA Mobile Money Regulatory Index
Linus Melly
Senior Manager,
Public Policy Africa, GSMA
Closing at 14:00
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 South Africa 2025.
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 South Africa’s and Africa’s digital future.
Be at the Center of the Ecosystem
Connect the dots between policy, technology, and investment in South Africa, 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 South Africa 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 Uganda’s and Africa’s digital economy and fostering inclusive growth.
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Our
Summit Venue
One&Only Cape Town
Set in Kigali’s diplomatic quarter, the Mövenpick Hotel Kigali offers a refined five-star setting that brings together modern luxury, warm hospitality, and panoramic views across one of Africa’s safest and most forward-looking cities. Located directly alongside the Kigali Convention Centre and close to leading embassies and global organisations, it provides an ideal backdrop for high-level discussions and networking, complemented by flexible meeting spaces, elegant interiors, and exceptional service.
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