A historic international conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ICTs organised by the ICT University dubbed: “ICT Africa Summit” will kick off in Yaounde on Monday, July 15.
The conference will end on July 20 at the Mont Febe Hotel in Yaounde. The theme of the ground-breaking conference is: “Digital Transformation: Current Trends, Future Insights”
The conference organised by the ICT University is expected to bring together global figures in the business world, industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, policymakers, innovators and ICT gurus from Africa and beyond.
The two major events being the Youth and Women in Tech Summit and the academic Conference are staged side-by-side.
The ICT for Africa conference is the vision of renowned Professor Victor Mbarika, President and Founder of ICT University. The ICT4AFRICA Conference began fifteen years ago in Louisiana, USA. Since then, it has become a global event, hosted by different countries worldwide.
The innovation this year is the introduction of the Youth and Women in Tech Summit, reflecting the conference’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation.
ICTU’s Prof Pondi
The main objective of the summit is to showcase innovative ICT solutions addressing Africa’s unique challenges, and facilitate knowledge exchange between industry leaders, policymakers, and academics. Participants will also explore strategies to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusions.
Discussions will also touch on the impact of emerging technologies on sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and finance, fostering partnerships and collaborations to accelerate digital innovation in Africa.
The conference is expected to increase awareness of ICT’s role in Africa’s development. New partnerships and collaborations among participants, and policy recommendations for governments and organisations are also expected to shape the gathering.
It will also be a gathering to showcase best practices and successful case studies and identification of key challenges and opportunities in the African ICT landscape.
In attendance will be top African leaders and some politicians.
