Taking place from October 17 to 19 at the Kigali Convention Centre, the event will convene innovators and political leaders from all sub-regions of the continent with the aim of creating a better future for all.
President Paul Kagame is expected to formally open the conference on October 17.His participation is a mark of how Africa's digital transformation journey is gaining momentum and empowering communities, government, and businesses, according to GSMA's Director General, Mats Granryd. The Ministry of ICT and Innovation is hosting for the second time the congress building on the success of the first edition. The Ministry says that one of the main outcomes of the previous edition of MWC Kigali was the emphasis on the importance of mobile connectivity and connected technologies in building inclusive societies.
Meanwhile, MWC Kigali offers Rwanda an opportunity to actively engage in global discussions on policy alongside influential decision-makers and regulatory authorities across the world to make significant contributions to mobile connectivity, addressing investment gaps, and bridging the digital divide.
According to GSMA, this year's congress will showcase the integration of innovative technologies aimed at providing solutions to benefit African citizens.