Smart Africa has signed a partnership agreement with GITEX Africa to organise several high-profile events, including the 2nd Ministerial Peer Exchange, the 3rd meeting of the Council of African ICT Agencies (CAITA), and the inaugural Africa Digital Health Leadership Forum.
These events will take place from 29th to 31st May, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco, at GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest tech and startup event.
The partnership covers venue provision, participant invitations, and event visibility. The Africa Digital Health Leadership Forum, set for 31st May, will unite leaders from the health and ICT sectors, including entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. The forum will explore the transformative power of technology in shaping Africa’s healthcare future, featuring interactive thematic sessions and networking events. The CAITA meeting is scheduled for 29th May, 2024.
“We are pleased to join forces with GITEX Africa to collocate high-level events including the first Africa Digital Health Leadership Forum. This is a crucial gathering to discuss digital infrastructure, governance models and frameworks affecting the digital health sector, and to develop solutions together,” Smart Africa’s CEO, Mr. Lacina Koné said.
As part of the partnership, Smart Africa, through the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA), will organise a Ministerial Peer Exchange and a training workshop for CAITA members. The Ministerial Peer Exchange will highlight key learnings from various African countries’ digital transformation journeys. The CAITA training will focus on innovative thinking in digitalisation, emphasising data and emerging technologies. These activities aim to support the implementation of the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA).
CEO of KAOUN International, the organiser of GITEX Africa and World Future Health Africa, Trixie LohMirmand, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. He noted, “as GITEX Africa returns for its highly anticipated second record-breaking edition alongside the debut of World Future Health Africa, we once again proudly celebrate our successful alliance with Smart Africa, creating new avenues for digital advancement, enhancing tech awareness and accessibility, and fostering cross-regional collaborations.”
LohMirmand added that “as a platform to catalyse innovation, investments, relevant connections, and thought-provoking discussions, GITEX Africa 2024 has expanded its boundaries, presenting invaluable opportunities for public and private sectors alike to converge and play a pivotal role in the future of tech.”
Source: GITEX Africa
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
