The GSMA MWC Kigali is set to return to Kigali, Rwanda from October 29 to 31, 2024, reaffirming its status as Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event.
This year’s conference aims to convene innovators, political leaders, and industry experts from across the continent to foster discussions that will advance the digital economy and drive socio-economic growth.
The event promises a robust agenda featuring keynote addresses and panel discussions led by prominent figures from the tech and telecom sectors.
Key themes will focus on the Connected Continent, AI Future, FinTech, and Africa’s Digital DNA. Recently confirmed speakers include Airtel Africa’s CEO Sunil Taldar, Amini’s CEO Kate Kallot, GSMA Director General Mats Granryd, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, and Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Hon. Paula Ingabire.
A significant highlight of this year’s event is the debut of the GSMA Ministerial Programme in Africa. The event will gather leading telecommunications authorities to delve into critical policy and regulatory issues impacting the region, marking a pivotal moment in the commitment to advancing Africa’s digital agenda.
The Mobile for Development (M4D) team will once again play a central role, showcasing digital solutions designed to bridge global inequalities.
Positioned within a dedicated space— the Mobile for Development Theatre—sessions will focus on themes like AI for impact, humanitarian initiatives, digital inclusion, and gender equity.
The Mobile Money Leadership Forum will also return, exploring innovations in mobile financial services that are shaping the economic landscape.
The event’s keynote sessions will address pressing issues related to digital connectivity in Africa. Topics will include the role of digital technologies in driving socio-economic development, the transformative potential of AI for sustainable growth, emerging trends in the FinTech landscape, and the global recognition of African content creators.
In addition to keynote addresses, the agenda features a series of GSMA Summits that will convene industry leaders and policymakers to discuss pivotal topics such as:
- Security Summit: Addressing mobile network operators’ security challenges in an evolving cyber risk environment.
- Digital Summit: Exploring the potential of digital economies in driving socio-economic advancement across Africa.
- AI Summit: Evaluating both the immense opportunities and associated risks presented by AI technologies in the African context.
- 5G Summit: Tackling barriers to widespread 5G adoption and its implications for consumers and businesses.
- Diversity for Tech Summit: Promoting inclusion for people with disabilities in Africa’s tech sector.
MWC Kigali will be held in conjunction with the Africa Health Tech Summit and the Future of Education and Work in Africa (FEWA), providing a comprehensive look at connectivity challenges and opportunities in healthcare and education.
The event boasts support from a distinguished lineup of sponsors and partners, including Africa CDC, the African Union, Huawei, MTN, and ZTE.
