Welcome, CEO, Extensia

Welcome Remarks – DG, ECA

Programme Sponsor – MasterCard

Keynote Opening National Objectives and Priorities – Minister, Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT)

Keynote speech – ICT Skills – Bridging the Gap – Delivery Head, Nokia

Incidents like the global pandemic showcased the importance of ICTs for resilience. ICTs today are seen as a key accelerator for growth and financial inclusion. We review the leading strategies for recalibrating ICT adoption and the benefits it brings to the economy

Leadership in Times of Global Uncertainty and Tech Disruption – Keynote Speech –

Senior Advisor, Tony Blair Foundation

Operator Perspectives on National Priorities – Keynotes / Fireside Chat

CEO – Safaricom Ethiopia

VP Sales, Middle East and Africa Carriers – Avanti Communications

Providing world-class services along with inclusive access to remote areas are high priorities for governments – but pose commercial challenges for operators. Here we ask operators and service providers to share perspectives about how such core objectives can be aligned.

Presentations SOLUTION SHOWCASES

Short presentations from vendors and solution providers, showcasing solutions for ICT infrastructure and digital transformation.

Avetol, IE Networks, WebSprix, Hughes, Lynk Global

Partnering for Growth – Panel

Margins are getting tighter and infrastructure costs are getting higher. Fortunately, growth of digital infrastructure can be accelerated by the growth of third-party passive infrastructure companies. We examine how such infracos should be enabled in areas like Towers, Fiber, Energy and Datacenters.

Moderator – Technology Advisor to H.E. The Governor, National Bank of Ethiopia

Group Director, Enterprise Sales and Marketing, Wingu Africa

SVP, Cerberus Capital Management

Executive Head of Network Planning & Engineering, Safaricom

Vice President MEA, Lynk Global

Policy Roadmaps for ICT Investments– Keynote – Consultant, Digital Development, World Bank

Multiple waves of innovative digital technologies pose new opportunities. A clear policy roadmap builds confidence among local stakeholders and attracts foreign direct investment. We take a look at what makes an effective roadmap for VCs, private equity, and global donors.

Sectoral Impacts of ICTs – Panel

ICT infrastructure can effectively deliver foundations for digital transformation in large firms and SMEs across sectors. This applies to organisations at the national level as well as cross-border activities like international trade. This cross-sectoral panel dissects ICT outcomes and opportunities.

Moderator – Dean, Addis Ababa University

Business Development Director, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan, MasterCard

CEO, Blue Health Ethiopia

Director, CropFortis

Head of Corporate Affairs, KEMMCOM

Connected Ethiopia – Panel

An insight into how government and business leaders of Ethiopia are supporting the growth of national connectivity and digital infrastructure while also looking to provide international connectivity and ICT support to neighboring countries.

Moderator

Business Development Director, Ethiopian Railways

Country Director – Ethiopia, Ethiopian Internet Exchange Point

Cybersecurity Specialist, Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT)

Operations Director, Habeshaview Technology and Multimedia

Future Networks – Panel

Speed, capacity, convenience and security are key drivers for tomorrow’s networks – whether they be 5G, FTTX, HTS or LEO constellation satellite. This is our chance to glimpse the future, assess the feasibility of the latest technologies, and assess how industry and academia can collaborate.

Moderator – Technology Advisor to H.E. The Governor, National Bank of Ethiopia

President, ICT Association Ethiopia

Senior Director MEA, Hughes

Regulating for Growth – Keynote

Acting Chief, External Affairs – Safaricom

Private Networks and Rural Communities – Panel

Operators in mature economies are working with outsourced companies to deploy 5G networks – while in Africa, third parties have developed ‘network as a service’ business models to enable digital access in remote rural areas. We look at these success stories from around Africa.

Moderator – COO, Extensia

CEO, Hotspot

Accounts Manager, Nokia

General Director, MeConnect

Affordability – Panel

One of the biggest barriers to ICT adoption, outside of network coverage, is affordability. We look at some of the most effective strategies for reducing cost of access, from devices and content to mobile tariffs and taxation.

Moderator – COO, WTES Project Ltd

President, ISOC Ethiopia Chapter

Country Representative, Oxford Policy Management

Acting Chief of Enterprise, Safaricom

Startup Ecosystems – Panel

The future of a nation lies in its youth and creative professionals who are creating the next wave of innovation. Entrepreneurs in the tech sector and beyond are creating disruptive futures. We take a look at Ethiopia’s startup stars and ace investors, with tips for incubators and accelerators.

Moderator – CEO, IceAddis

Manager – Fabrication Laboratory, Creative Hub Ethiopia

Co-founder, Birrama Digital

CEO, EPhone

Country Manager – Ethiopia, VISA

CEO, Startup and Innovation

Sustainability and Diversity – Panel

Climate change and the UN SDGs need to be factored in for future business strategies. The workforce also needs to be more embracing of diversity and inclusion. This thought-provoking panel will shed light on the workforce capabilities of the future, and what actions are needed today.

Moderator – Chairperson, ISOC Ethiopia Chapter

Corporate Development Practice Lead, KEMMCOM

CTO, InfinEth Solutions Plc

Founding Partner, Awura Computing

Connected Ethiopia Part 2

A continuation of the insight and inspiration into how the government of Ethiopia is developing national agendas and regional initiatives in ICT connectivity, digital content, and domestic software. Lessons and recommendations will be shared for stakeholders across Africa.

Moderator – Digital Advisor, Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT)

Group Director, Wholesale and Strategic Partnerships, Wingu Africa

Director of Partnerships and Marketing, Arifpay

Director for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

State Minister, Ministry of Innovation and Technology

Conference Programme Sponsor – MasterCard

Director General – ECA

COO – Extensia

Conference Chairman – Extensia