The inaugural Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC 2025) officially opened today at Eka Hotel in Eldoret City, launching a transformative two-day forum that has brought together over 400 delegates from Kenya and across the globe to discuss and shape the continent’s digital transformation journey.
Under the theme “Africa’s Digital Future: Innovations Driving Economic Transformation,” the two-day event has drawn participation from national and county governments, private sector innovators, academia, and technology partners.
The opening ceremony featured remarks from key partners and government leaders who set the tone for the next two days of high-level discussion and collaboration. Representing the Konza Technopolis CEO, Mr. John Paul Okwiri, Mr. Lucas Omollo, Chief Manager, ICT and Smart Cities, emphasized the importance of long-term infrastructure and policy alignment in delivering on Kenya’s digital promise. “At Konza, we believe that technology is not just a tool but a foundation for inclusiveness and sustainable development. We are proud to co-host this dialogue in a county that represents the next frontier of smart innovation and regional transformation.”
Dr. Kenneth Rotich, HSC, CEO of Invigence and co-convener of ATLC 2025, challenged institutions and leaders to move from conversation to implementation. “We are past the era of simply admiring innovation. Africa must build and own its digital future,” Dr. Rotich said. “This conference is about leadership, about equipping our public sector, businesses and young innovators with the tools, policies and partnerships to drive scalable transformation,” Brian Mung’ei, Founder of the Africa Technology Leadership Forum (ATLF) also added.
The opening panel included contributions from Mr. Sekar Ponniah, Chairman of Global Software Solutions, and Mr. Harshavardhan Pusala, CEO of Techurate, both of whom reaffirmed the private sector’s commitment to investing in inclusive digital ecosystems across the continent.
With sessions spanning digital finance, public-private partnerships, AI and data ethics, smart infrastructure, and regional diplomacy, ATLC 2025 offers a unique platform for cross-sector engagement and knowledge exchange. It offers a platform for meaningful collaboration, with participants exploring how public-private partnerships and innovation ecosystems can drive the continent’s digital economy forward.
ATLC 2025 is hosted by Konza Technopolis and Invigence in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy, the Africa Technology Leadership Forum (ATLF), Techurate, Global Software Solutions, Isotropic Solutions, and other strategic partners.
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