Africa Digital Forum
Africa Digital Forum - Shaping Africa's Digital Future. The continent's premier gathering for Media, AI, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Leaders.
Where Vision Meets Action
From presidential perspectives to practical implementation, discover how leaders are turning digital ambitions into lasting impact across Africa.
Presidential Dialogue
The President of Togo will share the national vision for digital transformation and outline Africa's broader digital future, highlighting key priorities for building a connected and innovation-driven continent.
Ministerial Forum
Ministers from across Africa will discuss digital governance and continental integration, focusing on policies and cooperation needed to build a unified and future-ready digital economy.
Practitioners & Policymakers
Bridging the gap between policy and practice is essential to ensure effective digital transformation, turning strategic vision into real-world impact across Africa's digital ecosystem.
Startup & Investor Forum
Africa's most promising startups will connect with venture capital firms, angel investors, development finance institutions, and corporate innovators to showcase groundbreaking solutions, unlock investment opportunities, and accelerate the growth of the continent's digital economy.
AI & Innovation Summit
Global technology leaders, AI experts, researchers, and innovators will explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, addressing their impact on business, media, governance, education, and Africa's long-term competitiveness.
Awards Gala
A prestigious awards ceremony recognizing the individuals and organizations driving Africa's digital transformation and shaping the continent's future. A night for celebrating Africa's Digital Champions.
Voices Shaping Africa's Digital Future
Meet the visionary leaders, policymakers, and innovators taking the stage at ADF 2027.
Latest Articles
Insights, analysis, and stories from Africa's digital transformation journey.
ADF UpdatesStakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships in Lomé Ahead of the ADF 2027
In September 2026, executive leadership of the Africa Digital Forum (ADF)—led by Organizing Directors Emmanuel Clifford Gyetuah and Marc Aboflan—conducted an institutional mobilization mission to Lomé, Togo. This mission laid the groundwork for the continental summit of the Africa Digital Forum, scheduled in Lomé for June 2–4, 2027. As Sub-Saharan Africa navigates an era of rapid technological advancement, expansion of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) digital economy, and demographic growth, the need for unified digital governance, technological sovereignty, and inclusive policy frameworks is critical.
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ADF UpdatesWhy Lomé Is Set to Become Africa’s Next Digital Capital
How a strategic coastal city in West Africa is combining subsea hyper-connectivity, sovereign cloud infrastructure, and pro-innovation policy to lead the continent’s digital renaissance.
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AI & DataUnderstanding Nigeria’s ₦ 3.89 trillion Tech Consolidation Under the Cloud-First Policy
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and West Africa’s primary technology hub, has initiated one of the region's most ambitious public sector technology restructuring programs. 326 federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) collectively invested ₦ 3.89 trillion (approximately $2.9 billion) in technology assets between 2023 and mid-2026. This sustained public sector demand generates nearly $1 billion annually in government technology expenditure.
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