Summit 2018 Accelerating Africa s Single Digital Market General Information 7-10 May 2018 Kigali - Rwanda Powered by
H.E. Paul Kagame President of the Republic of Rwanda & Chairman of the Smart Africa Board If technology is entrenching divides, rather than equalising opportunities, then we are not harnessing it well. Access to technology information must also not distinguish between rich and poor. So long as women and girls are lagging behind then we are not on the right track. We must deliver on technology s promise to bridge divides, rather than deepen them.
Key Dates Transform Africa Economic Forum The Transform Africa Economic Forum is a high level platform for discussing the disruptive but also the enabling and strategic role of ICT for the rapid transformation of Africa by Smart Africa, the Government of Rwanda, AfDB, Econet Wireless, Afro Champions and UNDP. Transform Africa Summit Under the theme Accelerating Africa s Single Digital Market, over 4,000 participants, including Heads of State and Government, First Ladies, UN Broadband Commissioners, Ministers, Public & Private Sector, international organisations, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, Young innovators, Civil Society and Academia will attend the two day event. Transform Africa Summit Golf Tournament Golf, the world over, is known as the business sport. It is where captains of industry and leading entrepreneurs make business deals. The Transform Africa Golf Tournament will provide the platinum delegates a friendly environment to relax and conduct business.
About this year s Transform Africa Summit The recently signed Continental Free Trade Area agreement (CFTA) is a significant milestone towards growing trade for Africa. According to the African Union, the CFTA is targeted to bring together all African countries comprising 1.2 billion people and a combined GDP of over $3.4 trillion under a single continental market for goods and services, including free movement of businesspeople and investments, and expansion of intra-african trade. The theme for this years Transform Africa Summit is Accelerating Africa s Single Digital Market. It is a call to embrace one solution that will increase the pace at which we realise the benefits of the CFTA, this solution being Digital - A Smart CFTA. Central to a Smart CFTA strategy are 5 pillars:- Purpose: to achieve Africa s economic independence and live with the world in healthy interdependence. People: starting with Heads of State and Government, and other leaders who make policies to members of our communities, youth and women who CFTA is designed for. Partnership: between governments, the private sector, academia, civil society and communities, especially women and our very innovative and creative youth. Profits: option for business and trade rather than aid or charity to meet Africa s development challenges and tap into her limitless opportunities. Platforms: Establishment of five continental digital platforms to accelerate the CFTA journey. 1. Digital infrastructure 2. Content a case for a Pan-African content exchange platform 3. Digital financial platforms a case for a Pan-African digital currency 4. Digital trading and trade facilitation platforms 5. Digital identity platforms Who is invited? Heads of State & Government Ministers of ICT & Communication, Trade, Finance & Health Central Bank Governors Members of Parliament Regulators of Telecoms Heads of Multilateral organisations Heads of Private Sector Associations Heads of Regional Economic Communities (AMU, CEN-SAD, COMESA, EAC, ECCAS, ECOWAS, IGAD & SADC) Heads of Associations in Industry including manufacturing Global Business leader & influencers Fintech companies Block chain experts Digital health service providers Artificial Intelligence firms & experts ICT Private Sector service providers Women & Girls in ICT champions Tech innovators & Start-ups Academia, Consultants & leading digital thinkers
Transform Africa Summit 2018 has been designed to foster constructive conversation towards building a Smart Africa and facilitate meetings of like minds seeking policy & opportunities to accelerate the continent towards socio economic transformation. Why you should attend Be part of Africa s leading forum on digital transformation in Africa. Form relationships to ensure your business participates in Africa s single digital market. Discover what s new and what s working in FinTech in Africa. Learn about Blockchain Technology in Africa and how your business can benefit. Form relationships with digital health experts for your health policies. Participate in engaging debate on crypto currency & Africa. Catch up on Artificial Intelligence in Africa & what it means to you & your company. Learn from leading experts with relevant presentations that will impact your business today. Support the Women and Girls in STEM through participation & contribution toward the Smart Girls initiative. Broaden your reach and deepen your impact throug collaborations with us in Africa, shaping the digital landscape. Get insight into country specific SMART AFRICA flagship projects in the Member states.interact and network with key decision makers and deal makers.
Key Highlights The Leaders Summit High level dialogue between Heads of State, private sector business leaders and executives of international organizations on creating a single digital market for Africa. Your company has the opportunity to be part of the discussion. The Transform Africa Economic Forum (exclusive to Gold and Platinum delegates) Participate in an exclusive government to business engagement forum which will discuss the disruptive yet enabling and strategic role of ICT for the rapid transformation of Africa. Meet governments, multinationals and international organisations in this high-level engagement. The Transform Africa Golf Tournament (exclusive to Platinum delegates) Take part in the golf tournament where captains of industry and leading entrepreneurs will make business deals. Network with the most influential business leaders and policy makers across Africa for you and your business. The Blockchain Hub Up until recently, blockchain technology has been associated with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and platforms like Ethereum. There is more! Learn from blockchain experts what the next disruptive technology can do for your business. The Digital Health Hub This hub will explore, how Africa will adopt & harness the technology driven innovation that is already disrupting healthcare across the globe by increasing capabilities and improving experiences between medical professionals and patients. The 4th Industrial Revolution Hub Robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, IoT, big data will be explored in detail with presentations and roundtable discussions. Learn what they re about and what your business will have to adopt to succeed in this 4th Industrial revolution. The Smart Africa Women s Summit Join Africa s leading women in both the public & private sector championing the strategic interventions being pursued to empower women and girls to participate in the digital economy. Participate & be heard. The Smart Africa Exhibition Join global exhibitors showcasing their innovations & technologies that will transform governments & business in Africa into a digital economy & society. Learn how companies across Africa are leading the digital economy. This years program is designed to enable you to establish relationships that ensure that your company is at the forefront of Africa s digital advancement.
Program Guide Monday 7 May 2018 10:00am Arrival of guests 11.00am - 1.00pm Opening Session: Setting the Vision for Smart CFTA Plenary: Connectivity 1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch sponsored by Transform Africa Economic Forum Fintech Partner 2.00pm - 3.00pm Plenary: Financial Technology Platformse 3.30pm - 4.30pm Plenary: Digital Trade 4.30pm - 5.00pm Closing Session & Calls to Action 5.30pm - 9.00pm Welcome Cultural Soiree at the Kigali Conference & Exhibition Center Session Partners: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Silver, Gold and Platinum delegates *Transport will be provided from the Kigali Convention Center
Program Guide Tuesday 8 May 2018 8.30am Arrival of guests for Leaders Summit 11.00am - 1.00pm Opening Ceremony Leaders Summit: The building blocks for a successful single digital market for Africa 1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch 1.00pm - 3.30pm Smart Africa Board Meeting Session Partners: Smart Africa Secretariat Meeting MH1 By Invitation Only 2.00pm - 3.30pm Plenary Digital Identity, Connectivity & Regulation Digital Health Hub - State of Digital Health In Africa Landscape and Countries Roadmaps - Launch of Africa Alliance for Digital Health Network Session Partners: ITU, WHO, Novartis Foundation Panel MH2A Digital Transformation Hub Partner Session A Custom session MH2B Partner Spotlight Transforming the automotive industry in Africa: A presentation by Thomas Schaefer, Chairman & Managing Director, Volkswagen Group, South Africa Session Partners: Volkswagen Custom Session AD12 3.30pm - 4.00pm Networking Break 4.00pm - 5.30pm Spotlight Conversations with Business Leaders Digital Governance program A conversation with the Africa Union Commission on benchmarking best ptactice e-government solutions. Session Partners: AU Commission Roundtable MH1 Digital Health Hub Government Leadership in Digital Health Breaking Silos and Mitigating pilotitis Session Partners: ITU, WHO, Novartis Foundation Panel MH2A Digital Transformation Hub Partner Session B Custom session MH2B Partner Spotlight JICA Custom Program Custom Session AD12 6.00pm - 10.00pm Gala Dinner at the Kigali Conference & Exhibition Center Gold and Platinum delegates *Transport will be provided from the Kigali Convention Center
Program Guide Wednesday 9 May 2018 8.00am - 9.30am Partner Spotlight KT Networks Rwanda Breakfast Custom Session AD12 By Invitation Only 8.00am - 10.00am Face the Gorillas Session Partners: Private Sector ICT Chamber, KLab Pitching Session Auditorium Ms Geek Africa Session Partners: Imbuto Foundation Competition MH1 10.00am - 11.30am Plenary The Roadmap to the $300 billion investment goal Blockchain Hub A single cryptocurrency for Africa? Session Partners: HealID Panel MH1 Digital Health Hub: Innovation for Digital Health Biotech, Drones, IoT, Mobile, Big data, AI: Where are the quick wins? Session Partners: ITU, WHO, Novartis Foundation Panel MH2A Digital Transformation Hub Partner Session C Custom session MH2B 11.30pm - 12.00pm Networking Break 12.00pm - 1.00pm Plenary Digital Skills & Jobs: Building a digital workforce for a digital society Session Partners: elearning Blockchain Hub: Blockchain technologies for Africa Session Partners: HeadID Panel MH1 Digital Health Hub: MH2A Roundtable: Government & PPP in Digital Health Session Partners: ITU, WHO, Novartis Foundation Roundtable MH2A Digital Transformation Hub Partner Session D Custom session MH2B 12.00pm - 2.00pm 1.00pm - 2.00pm ICT Ministerial & Regulatory Roundtable Common digital free trade area: How do we realize a single digital market for 1 billion Africans? A policy and regulatory mapping report Session Partners: Microsoft Working Lunch AD12 By Invitation Only Lunch Break
Program Guide Wednesday 9 May 2018 2.00pm - 3.00pm Blockchain Hub Future use of Blockchain technologies in Africa: IOT micro-transactions, thin-layer data storage, more resilient energy grid solutions and others Session Partners: HealID Presentation MH1 Digital Health Hub Investing in Digital Health Business models and PPPs Session Partners: ITU, WHO, Novartis Foundation Roundtable MH2A Digital Transformation Hub Space inclusion: leveraging new lean space technology for SDGs Custom session MH2B Partner Spotlight Custom Session AD12 3.00pm - 3.30pm 3.30pm - 5.30pm Networking Break Plenary Smart Africa Women s Summit Ms Geek Africa Winner presentation Closing remarks Thursday 10 May 2018 Full Day Transform Africa Golf Tournament Platinum delegates
Delegate Categories Platinum Corporate (10 delegates) Platinum Individual Gold Corporate (10 delegates) Gold Individual Silver Individual Package rate of $4,750 for 5 delegates (10% overall discount) $950 per delegate Package rate of $2,475 for 5 delegates (10% overall discount) $450 per delegate $250 per delegate Affiliated events Transform Africa Economic Forum Transform Africa Golf Tournament (limited availability) Smart Africa Exhibition Plenary Sessions including the Opening Ceremony, Leaders Summit, Smart Africa Women's Summit, Summit Sessions Partner Spotlights Program Transform Africa Summit Hubs (Blockchain, Digital Transformation Hub, Digital Health) Ms Geek Face the Gorillas Official Social Events Cultural Soiree Gala Dinner Platinum Auditorium Lounge Networking Filini Gold Lounge Registration Dedicated corporate / group registration portal Shuttle service Hospitality Priority seating in summit sessiosn Dedicated Concierge Service Desk Register at www.transformafricasummit.org #TAS2018 @RealSmartAfrica Powered by
Exhibiting at the Pavillion The Pavilion is a high traffic, premium exhibition and innovation showcase space located at the entrance of the Transform Africa Summit venue. The space will feature collectives of countries, economic groupings, sponsors and organizations showcasing their innovations and technologies in a series of customized large exhibition stands. It allows several related exhibitors to share space and thereby create a cross selling and interactive environment. It also offers a high-tech virtual reality space that engages the target audiences and offers unmatched value at the summit. Why the Pavillion? Prime location at the prestigious Kigali Convention Center Foyer Large premium display Choice of 3 exclusive stand designs Stand build & branding included in the cost Additional Value All paviliion displays may select from either hosting a custom session at the summit or partcipating as a panelist in one of the summit sessions. Call + 250 (0) 734 016 850/ 734 016 851 or email exhibitor@smartafrica.org to book your stand.
Exhibiting at the Exhibition Village Single 9m 2 Booth $6,500 Rwf 5,690,000 Plus 18% VAT TYPE A TYPE B Designed to maximise the feeling of space, this 3m x 3m space creates a blank canvas for your company exhibition. Each 3m x 3m booth will benefit from complimentary passes as follows:- 2 x Gold passes 2 x Silver passes Each booth has a complimentary shell scheme equipped with one round table, one counter, two foldable chairs, one brochure stand, one electric socket, two spotlights & a trash bin. Double 18m 2 Booth $12,000 Rwf 10,500,000 Plus 18% VAT Display your company s ambition & culture in our unique exhibitions stands designed to maximise branding and displays. This space is ideal for demos, meetings rooms, informal social spaces and more. Each 18 square meters of space hired per company will benefit from complimentary passes as follows:- 2 x Gold passes 4 x Silver passes Each booth has a complimentary shell scheme equipped with two round table, one counter, four foldable chairs, two brochure stands, one electric socket, four spotlights & a trash bin. Custom built stand Exhibitors are welcome to bring their own custom built stands for the purchased space. Custom designs should follow the construction guide provided by the exhibition team. Designs need to be submitted for approval by the exhibition team by 25 April 2018. Please note that custom built stands are priced as per the single booth & double booth rates (dependent on space taken). exhibitor@smartafrica.org +250 (0) 734 016 850
Exhibition Village Layout Set-up dates: Load-in to the venue: 8am 4th April 2018 Deadline to complete set-up: 9pm 6th April 2018 exhibitor@smartafrica.org +250 (0) 734 016 850
Previous Exhibitors To exhibit, please email exhibitor@smartafrica.org or visit www.transformafricasummit.org to view available opportunities.
Smart Africa Partners and Members AU Commission International Telecommunication Union (ITU) African Development Bank (AfDB) African Telecommunications Union (ATU) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) New Partnership for Africa s Development (NEPAD) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) The World Bank Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) Smart Africa Private Sector Members
Previous Sponsors Lead Sponsors Other Sponsors MITEC To sponsor, please email sponsor@smartafrica.org or visit www.transformafricasummit.org to view available opportunities.
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