CairoICT’25 hosts Smart Africa annual meetings with high-level participation

Tradevers International, the organizer of Cairo ICT, the leading international technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic partnership with Smart Africa, the leading African organization dedicated to accelerating sustainable socio-economic development and propelling Africa towards a knowledge economy through the use of information and communications technology.

The strategic partnership between Tradevers International and Smart Africa includes the signing of a cooperation agreement to host Smart Africa’s annual high-level meeting during Cairo ICT 2025, which will take place from November 16 to 19, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC).

This agreement reflects a shared commitment from both sides to accelerating digital transformation and fostering innovation across the African continent. The high-level meeting is intended to bring together ministers, policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and development partners to shape Africa’s digital future through collaboration and strategic dialogue during CairoICT’25.

CairoICT’25 and Smart Africa have enjoyed strong and evolving collaborations and partnerships since 2014. Over the past decade, they have collaborated on initiatives to promote regional integration, digital inclusion, policy alignment, and drive connectivity and socioeconomic development across Africa.

“Our collaboration with Smart Africa represents a milestone in unifying Africa’s digital vision,” said Osama Kamal, Chairman and CEO of Tradevers International.

He added, “Hosting the annual high-level meeting during the 29th Cairo ICT 2025 is a testament to Egypt’s position as a regional hub for innovation and collaboration.”

This partnership underscores CairoICT’25’s role as a leading regional platform for discussing technological innovation in the age of artificial intelligence, enabling public-private sector dialogue and establishing strategic partnerships that support Africa’s digital transformation agenda.

“This partnership is a timely and strategic boost to our mission to drive digital transformation in Africa,” said Mr. Lassina Koné, CEO of Smart Africa. He further emphasized that the partnership provides a vital platform for governments, the private sector, and development partners to exchange ideas, establish partnerships, and co-create solutions that will shape the continent’s digital future.

CairoICT’25 Hosts Smart Africa Annual Meetings with High-Level Participation

Tradeverse International, the organizer of Cairo ICT, the leading international technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic partnership with Smart Africa, the leading African organization dedicated to accelerating sustainable socioeconomic development and propelling Africa towards a knowledge economy through the use of information and communications technology. The strategic partnership between Tradevers International and Smart Africa included the signing of a cooperation agreement to host Smart Africa’s annual high-level meeting during the Middle East and Africa International Technology Exhibition and Conference (Cairo ICT) 2025, from November 16 to 19, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC).
This agreement reflects a shared commitment from both sides to accelerating digital transformation and fostering innovation across the African continent. The high-level meeting is intended to bring together ministers, policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and development partners to shape Africa’s digital future through collaboration and strategic dialogue during CairoICT’25.
CairoICT’25 and Smart Africa have enjoyed strong and evolving collaborations and partnerships since 2014, and over the past decade, they have collaborated on initiatives to promote regional integration, digital inclusion, policy alignment, and drive connectivity and socioeconomic development across Africa. Osama Kamal, Chairman and CEO of Tradevers International, stated, “Our collaboration with Smart Africa represents a milestone in unifying Africa’s digital vision.”
He added, “Hosting the annual high-level meeting during the 29th edition of Cairo ICT 2025 is a testament to Egypt’s position as a regional hub for innovation and collaboration.”
This partnership underscores CairoICT’25’s role as a leading regional platform for discussing technological innovation in the age of artificial intelligence, enabling public-private sector dialogue and establishing strategic partnerships that support Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
“This partnership is a timely and strategic boost to our mission to drive digital transformation in Africa,” said Lassina Koné, CEO of Smart Africa. He further emphasized that the partnership provides a vital platform for governments, the private sector, and development partners to exchange ideas, establish partnerships, and co-create solutions that will shape the continent’s digital future.