The iPRIS 2025C French EU Round for the French-speaking cohort will be held in Luxembourg from September 6th to September 25th, 2025.
The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) unites leaders of national telecom and ICT regulatory authorities worldwide. The symposium will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 31 Aug–3 Sept.
The AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, from 8th July to 11th July. AI for Good is in partnership with over 40 UN Sister Agencies and has co-convened with the government of Switzerland, which the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has organised. Read more here.
The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will be held from 7–11 July 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. This event is co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation and co-organized in collaboration with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. Read more here
The overarching theme "Building Digital Governance Together" with its four subthemes will be what the IGF 2025 will deal with, happening in Lillestrøm, Norway, from 23 to 27 June 2025. Read more here
The East African Communications Organization (EACO) is happy to announce that its 1st Advisory Council and 30th Annual Assemblies will be held in Juba-South Sudan from 9th to 13th June 2025. For more information, visit here
The Fratel network convenes for its 22nd extraordinary 2025 seminar in Abidjan on May 20 and 21, and a field visit to a submarine cable landing station shall conclude the event on May 22. This seminar is invited by the Telecommunications/ICT Regulatory Authority of Côte d'Ivoire and the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications, Posts and Press Distribution (Arcep) France, which chairs the network in 2025.
The seminar's topic is "International Connectivity: The Current Situation and Directions." The network members will address three roundtables, some of the main challenges and regulatory issues of the international submarine connectivity market, tools to improve terrestrial transnational connectivity, and the roles of the new Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations. Furthermore, an exclusive heads of authority meeting will be organised on a current topic, which will be announced later.
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The Regional Preparatory Meetings (RPMs) aim at engaging the membership in the preparations of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) in order to achieve regional coordination before the conference itself. They also seek to identify issues at the regional level that need to be addressed to foster the development of telecommunications and ICTs, taking into account the most pressing needs faced by the Member States and Sector Members of the region. Outcomes of RPMs are consolidated at the inter-regional coordination meeting and discussed at TDAG 2025. The outcomes of TDAG are submitted to WTDC as draft documents for consideration.
As agreed by the majority of the ITU Member States, WTDC-25 will take place in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan from 17 to 28 November 2025.
In 2025, each RPM will be preceded by a Regional Development Forum (RDF).
The Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Africa (RPM-AFR) takes place from 8 to 9 April 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
It is preceded, on 7 April, by the Regional Development Forum.
Both events are organized at the kind invitation of the Communication Authority of Kenya.
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When the 27th edition of Africa Tech Festival kicks off on 12 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, the spotlight will be on the exceptional women shaping the future of technology and telecoms in Africa. With August marking the celebration of Women’s Month in the host country, the event will proudly showcase many of the women leaders driving growth and innovation across the sector.
Taking place from 12 to 14 November, Africa Tech Festival 2024 incorporates AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town, which will welcome a cumulative 15,000 visitors, more than 400 speakers, and over 300 exhibitors as it explores enterprise tech innovation and disruption across key sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud and data centres, and green ICT.
As the continent’s leading platform for technology innovators, specialists, and thought leaders, Africa Tech Festival 2024’s agenda includes several prominent female leaders who are making a significant contribution to the industry. Their expertise and insights will provide invaluable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the sector.
Key speakers include:
“Africa Tech Festival provides the continent’s tech ecosystems with a unique platform from which to collaborate and drive positive change. Building a more inclusive, sustainable world means uniting the world’s most inspirational founders, business leaders, policymakers, investors, and rising stars, so we are delighted to see so many inspirational female tech executives featured in this year’s speaker line-up. As we celebrate Women’s Month, we look forward to their unique insights and contributions,” said Informa’s James Williams, Event Director of Africa Tech Festival.
Organisers are confident that the presence of these female industry leaders at Africa Tech Festival will provide impetus to efforts by the industry to be more inclusive, highlighting the opportunities available to women in various sectors, providing insights for women wishing to embark on tech and telecoms careers, and showcasing the successes and contributions of women making their mark within the industry.
“Events such as Africa Tech Festival provide a platform for women to network and to gain exposure to more accomplished women in tech. These role models provide inspiration to women starting out in their careers that they can break the glass ceiling,” said Funke Opeke, CEO, MainOne, who will be participating in the ‘Big Tech and Telcos: Collaborating on Digital Infrastructure Investment’ keynote panel.
Speaking on the importance of mentorship for women entering the industry, Mary Mahuma, CIO, Southern Africa, Philip Morris said, “As a female industry leader, I see mentorship as a necessary reminder of our social responsibility to be empathetic, driven, inclusive, and resilient leaders. I am fortunate to have a female mentor who has significantly influenced my leadership style, thinking, and understanding of corporate dynamics and culture.” Mary will be a panellist on the ‘Nurturing Talent and Bridging Skills Gap: Building a Future-Ready Workforce in the Age of AI’ panel.
“Women’s contributions are significantly transforming the telecoms and technology landscape in Africa through innovation, leadership, and advocacy. Their contributions are not only advancing the industry but also driving social and economic development across the continent. By fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and advocating for inclusive policies, these women are transforming the tech landscape in Africa,” added Motunrayo Opayinka, Founder and CEO, Womenovate. Motunrayo will share her insights on the ‘Educational Equity Through AI: Tools for Advancing Education in Underserved Areas’ panel.
In addition, EQL:LOUNGE creates a space for women in tech to connect directly, and engage in meaningful dialogue, with high-calibre speakers in intimate settings hosting panel discussions, keynote addresses, and fireside chats. Taking place the evening before the event opens, InspiringFifty Africa is a prestigious awards ceremony focusing on recognising the top fifty women making significant strides within the African tech ecosystem.
Register now to secure your spot and join us in shaping the future of technology in Africa: https://africatechfestival.com/
In a special Women’s Day offer, Africa Tech Festival is offering a 15% discount on Platinum Passes until midnight on 16 August. Passes can be purchased via this link, using the code NWD15 – https://africatechfestival.informatech.com/2024/registrations/Platinum?_mc=APO-NWD
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