The announcement for the African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025) has been made, with plans to host the event in Abuja, Nigeria, between August 12 and 14, 2025.
This gathering aims to assemble government representatives, policy makers, corporate executives, technology pioneers, scholars, and developmental stakeholders to explore Africa’s digital economy and how artificial intelligence can contribute to equitable progress.
In a statement released on Sunday, organizers announced that the conference, with the theme “AI and Africa’s Digital Economy: Ensuring Inclusion for All,” will concentrate on promoting financial inclusivity, enhancing digital infrastructure, adopting artificial intelligence technologies, establishing robust data management practices, and ensuring cyber security.
They mentioned that the talks would focus on devising ways to close Africa’s digital gap, enhance fintech environments, and boost broadband growth. This initiative comes with predictions indicating that the digital economy could add $180 billion to Africa’s GDP by 2025 and surpass $712 billion by 2050.
Even with the swift expansion of fintech, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence-powered solutions, a 2022 report from the International Telecommunications Union revealed that 73% of rural Africans do not have internet access, hindering their capacity to take advantage of digital financial tools and online education platforms. In an effort to advance its digital economy, Nigeria has been actively implementing various governmental programs such as the National Digital Economy Policy. This initiative aims at broadening broadband coverage, encouraging e-commerce activities, and supporting digital finance services.
The nation is developing a robust technology sector, where successful fintech firms are promoting financial access.
The AFDEIC, an all-encompassing African digital economy forum, serves as more than just a discussion platform; it brings together key players who will craft practical resolutions targeting Africa’s digital hurdles. This event aims to harness the continent’s economic and social growth via equitable strategies, guaranteeing comprehensive inclusion during this technological shift so that everyone can participate in digital progress.
The discussions will focus on utilizing artificial intelligence and large-scale data for economic advancement, implementing digital identification systems to facilitate international commerce, and promoting the involvement of women and young people in the digital job market.
Various sessions will address cyber threats, regulatory issues, and plans for enhancing broadband and mobile internet availability in less-serviced areas.
This event will include top-tier presentations, panel talks, and hands-on workshops focused on AI ethics, blockchain uses, effective cybersecurity strategies, and digital business development.
Investment and networking platforms will offer chances for startups, technology companies, and government officials to meet with financiers and growth collaborators.
A technology fair will highlight advancements from African start-ups, research organizations, and international tech firms as well.
The list of speakers is anticipated to feature prominent government officials, heads of large tech companies and fintech start-ups, delegates from global development organizations, along with influential thinkers in the realms of digital advancement and public policy.
Regarding the conference, Adedayo Oketola, who leads the AFDIEC Organizing Committee, commented, "Even with swift progress in fintech, e-commerce, and AI technologies, Africa continues to grapple with substantial deficiencies in digital infrastructure."
A significant number of people living in African countryside do not have internet connectivity, leaving millions excluded from utilizing digital financial tools and online educational resources.
This gap impedes the fair allocation of chances linked to the digital economy and highlights the necessity for focused actions.
AFDEIC 2025 will mark a pivotal juncture for Africa's digital sector, providing participants the chance to interact with government officials, examine AI's impact on financial inclusivity, and establish key alliances that might stimulate funding into digital frameworks, cyber protection, and financial technology.
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