MWC Kigali, Africa’s premier and most influential connectivity event, will bring together innovators and political leaders from across the continent to drive the digital economy and foster socio-economic growth
The event will feature keynotes and panel discussions led by industry experts and leading enterprises, focusing on four main themes: Connected Continent, The AI Future, FinTech, and Africa’s Digital DNA.
Recently confirmed speakers include Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa; Kate Kallot, founder & CEO of Amini; Mats Granryd, GSMA’s director general; Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU secretary-general; Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO & co-founder of Lelapa AI; Serigne Dioum, FinTech CEO at MTN Group; Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s minister of ICT and Innovation; Derrick Ashong, CEO & founder of Take Back the Mic; and Louis Manu, CEO of Wi-Flix.
For the first time on the continent, the GSMA Ministerial Programme will be hosted at MWC Kigali, reinforcing a commitment to advancing Africa’s digital agenda. This programme will gather Africa’s most influential telecommunications leaders to discuss key policy and regulatory issues vital to the region.
The Mobile for Development (M4D) team will once again be at the forefront, driving digital innovation to tackle global inequalities. The M4D ‘Mobile for Development Theatre’ will host keynote sessions, panels, and discussions on topics ranging from AI for impact and humanitarian innovation to agriculture, climate, digital inclusion, and gender. Also returning is the Mobile Money Leadership Forum, where key trends and innovations in mobile financial services will be explored.
MWC Kigali's keynotes will address Africa’s most urgent digital connectivity issues. The first keynote will explore how digital technologies are shaping socio-economic development and addressing the continent’s specific challenges. The second will focus on AI’s transformative potential in driving inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa. The third keynote will delve into the rapid evolution of the FinTech landscape and the technologies shaping investment opportunities. Finally, the fourth keynote will explore the growing influence of Africa’s content creators on the global stage.