Smart Africa & Tradefairs International Announce Strategic Partnership to Host Annual High-Level Meetings at Cairo ICT '25
– Tradefairs International, organizer of , the leading international technology exhibition and forum for the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic partnership with , the leading Pan-African organization concerned with accelerating sustainable socio-economic development and, ushering Africa into a knowledge economy through the usage of ICT. This partnership was formalized by signing an agreement to host during , on at the .
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation and fostering innovation across the African continent. The high-level meeting is expected to bring together ministers, policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and development partners to shape Africa’s digital future through collaboration and strategic dialogue.
have enjoyed a strong and evolving relationship since 2014. Over the past decade, the two entities have collaborated on initiatives to promote regional integration, digital inclusion, and policy harmonization, advancing connectivity and socio-economic development throughout Africa.
“Our collaboration with Smart Africa represents a milestone in unifying Africa’s digital vision”, said Ossama Kamal, Chairman and CEO of Tradefairs International. “Hosting the Annual High-Level Meeting during the 29th edition of is a testament of Egypt’s position as a regional hub for innovation and cooperation”, he added.
This partnership further fosters the outlook to as a premier regional platform for discussing technology innovation in the AI era, enabling dialogue between public and private sectors, and forging strategic partnerships that support Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
“This partnership is a timely and strategic boost to our mission of driving Africa’s digital transformation,”He further stressed that the partnership provides a vital platform for governments, the private sector, and development partners to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and co-create solutions that will shape the continent’s digital future.
Cairo ICT is one of the most influential technology trade fairs in the Middle East and Africa. For 28 years, it has been held annually under the patronage of the President of Egypt. The event brings together key decision-makers and innovators from the public and private sectors to explore the latest in ICT, AI, digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, and more.
Caroline Magdy -Project Manager -Tradefairs International
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Smart Africa is an alliance of African countries, international organizations, and global private sector players tasked with advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda. Empowered by a bold and innovative commitment from African Heads of State, the alliance aims to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent and usher Africa into the knowledge economy through affordable access to broadband and the use of ICTs. With a vision to create a single digital market in Africa by 2030, Smart Africa brings together member states to accelerate the digitalization of the continent and create a common market. Launched in 2013 by seven African Heads of State, the alliance now has 40 member countries, representing over 1 billion people and over 50 private sector members committed to the vision and advancement of Africa.
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