Without a doubt, digitalization is a key plant in Africa’s progress. It has seen a number of organizations in the continent grow and expand to international levels. Furthermore, apart from assisting in growing revenue, digital integration has changed the lives of many. For example, according to Senegalese businesswoman Adja Sembene Fall, who recently won the African Development Bank’s AgriPitch competition women-owned business category, digitizing in marketing was key to the success of her tea company, evening with a meagre starting capital.
It is for this reason and to shape the future of Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape that industry leaders and representatives from around Africa have come together at International Telecommunications Week Africa (ITW Africa) 2023.
The event, which is currently ongoing at Radisson Blu, Nairobi, acts as a platform for key players in the industry to connect, share insights, and work towards a common vision of enhancing connectivity in Africa. According to Chris Davison, Senior Producer at ITW Africa, ITW Africa is excited to bring together industry leaders, experts, and businesses from across the globe to unlock the immense potential of Africa’s connectivity and digital infrastructure market.
“We believe that by fostering collaborations and facilitating knowledge exchange, ITW Africa will drive the digital transformation of the African continent and propel businesses to new heights,” he said.
Africa, with its rapidly growing population and advancing connectivity, offers an abundance of untapped opportunities. ITW Africa aims to bridge the gap between businesses, fostering collaborations, and facilitating partnerships that will drive the continent’s connectivity revolution.
According to Mugo Kibati, CEO Telkom Kenya, and one of the speakers at the event, demographic trends indicate that Africa will be home to 40% of the global workforce by 2100. “They won’t just be serving Africa. They will be serving the world from here in Africa,” he said.
To pass, there is a need to support the innovation required to connect Africa’s youth. Regulators have a part to play by supplying policies that will bring about change. In doing so, the culture of innovation and collaboration required to create the single digital market place will be fostered. In agreement with Mugo Kibati was Chris Kemei, Kenya’s Communications Authority director of the universal service fund, who supported that connecting Kenya’s youth for a digital tomorrow was essential.
With the event progressing till 14th September 2023, participants can anticipate even more engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and collaborative efforts aimed at driving innovation and expansion in Africa’s telecommunications sector. With a diverse range of topics on the agenda, from infrastructure development to regulatory policies, the event promises to lay the groundwork for a brighter digital future for Africa.
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