The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event.
"We are delighted and honoured to welcome His Excellency Paul Kagame to MWC Kigali once again, where we will gather with innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to address the critical issues driving Africa's digital ambitions. I look forward to engaging with leaders from various sectors to shape the next chapter of Africa's digital transformation , from smartphone affordability and AI adoption to connectivity and fintech solutions, " said Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA.
MWC25 Kigali will convene government, enterprise, and start-up leaders from across the technology ecosystem to discuss how innovation can accelerate Africa's digital transformation. The event features impactful summits and forums aligned with MWC Kigali's four core themes - Connected Continent, The AI Future, Fintech, and Africa's Digital Frontier. In response to growing demand for sector-specific insight, the programme will include a range of summits, such as a dedicated two-day Fintech Summit , 5G, and the debut Security Summit.