GSMA MWC Kigali will return to the Kigali Convention Center from 29 to 31 October 2024. MWC Kigali, Africa’s largest connectivity event, will bring innovators and political leaders across the continent to drive the digital economy and socio-economic growth.
MWC Kigali will feature keynotes and panel sessions on four themes: Connected Continent, The AI Future, FinTech, and Africa’s Digital DNA. Confirmed speakers include:
Louis Manu, CEO of Wi-Flix
Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa
Kate Kallot, Founder & CEO of Amini
Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of ITU
Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and Co-founder of Lelapa AI
Serigne Dioum, FinTech CEO of MTN Group
Hon. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda
Derrick Ashong, CEO & Founder of Take Back the Mic
For the first time in Africa, the GSMA Ministerial Programme will be hosted at MWC Kigali. It will bring together key telecommunications leaders to discuss policy and regulatory topics.
The Mobile for Development (M4D) team will host the ‘Mobile for Development Theatre’ for keynote sessions, panels, and discussions on themes like AI for impact, humanitarian innovation, agriculture and climate, digital inclusion, and gender.
The Mobile Money Leadership Forum will also return to explore trends and innovations in mobile financial services.
