Digital africa summit South Africa 10 november 2025 | Cape town, sa Upcoming Digital africa summit zambia

Be Part of Shaping Africa’s Future
at Digital Africa Summit South Africa 2025

Join influential policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors at the Digital Africa Summit South Africa 2025 to connect, collaborate, and shape the continent’s digital future.

Summit
themes & topics

Digital Africa Summit South Africa will bring together leaders from government, industry, and investment to explore the most pressing themes shaping South Africa’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

Event Agenda

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

TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
8:30 - 9:20
From 2G/3G to the Future: Lessons Learned & the Pivot Forward

Moderator:
Kenechi Okeleke,
Senior Director, GSMA

8:30 - 9:20
media roundtable
09:30 – 09:45
Opening Remarks

Digitalising Africa to Achieve #AfricaWeWant

09:45 – 10:00
Digital Africa Index

Data-Driven Insights to Inform 
Policy and Regulatory Reforms

Angela Wamola,
Head of Africa, GSMA

10:00 – 10:15
Regulation as an Enabler 
of Digital Evolution in Africa
10:30 – 11:00
Industry Checkpoint:
New trends that matter & 
their implications

11:05 – 12:30
Unlocking Access: Smartphone Affordability Report Launch & Ecosystem Dialogue

Report Insights

Caroline Mbugua,
Senior Director, Public Policy 
& Communications, GSMA

11:05 – 12:30
Enabling a more Intelligent tomorrow
11:05 – 12:30
Affordable Smartphone Expo
Market Interventions & 
Ecosystem Collaboration
13:45 – 14:00
Introduction: Africa’s Leap into AI, Digital Health & Smart Manufacturing

Kanwulia Okafor,
Director, Industry Services, GSMA

14:00 – 14:20
Architecting the AI Factory
People, Platforms & Process
14:20 – 15:15
AI & Digital Health Ecosystem
Use Cases and Insights

 

15:15 – 15:45
Fireside Chat:
Building an AI Ecosystem 
for Africa

 

15:45 – 16:15
AI for Good Governance: 
Data-Driven Decisions for Africa’s Future

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

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant V&A Waterfront, the One&Only Cape Town offers a world-class setting that perfectly blends luxury, exclusivity, and breathtaking views of Table Mountain. Renowned for its elegant event spaces, exceptional service, and refined atmosphere, it provides the ideal backdrop for high-level discussions and networking.

Venue Adress:

 One&Only Cape Town,
0C Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

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