The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC) 2025 is set to hold in Abuja, from August 12 to 14, 2025, with speakers lined up to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing Africa’s $180 billion digital economy.
The event is expected to bring together government officials, policymakers, business leaders, tech innovators, academics, and development partners to discuss the growth of Africa’s digital economy.
Themed: ‘AI and Africa’s Digital Economy: Leaving No One Behind’, the conference will focus on financial inclusion, digital infrastructure expansion, AI adoption, data governance, and cybersecurity.
The organisers, in a statement, said discussions would explore strategies to bridge Africa’s digital divide, strengthen Fintech ecosystems, and drive broadband expansion amid the projection that the digital economy will contribute $180 billion to Africa’s GDP by 2025 and exceed $712 billion by 2050.
AFDEIC, the pan-African digital economy conference, is not just a dialogue but a gathering where stakeholders will develop actionable solutions that address Africa’s digital challenges and unlock the continent’s potential for socio-economic achievement through inclusive policies, ensuring that no one is left behind in digital transformation.
Commenting on the conference, Team Lead, AFDIEC Organising Committee, Adedayo Oketola, said: “Despite rapid Fintech, e-commerce, and AI-driven advancements, Africa still faces significant digital infrastructure gaps. Many rural Africans lack internet access, with millions still unable to benefit from digital financial services and e-learning platforms. This disparity hinders the equitable distribution of opportunities associated with the digital economy and draws attention to the urgency for targeted interventions.
“AFDEIC 2025 would be a defining moment for Africa’s digital economy, offering stakeholders an opportunity to engage with policymakers, explore AI’s role in economic inclusion, and forge strategic partnerships that could drive investments in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Fintech.”
Marketing Lead at AFDEIC, Adetoun Tade, said the government, private sector leaders, development organisations, and investors have been invited to participate as partners, exhibitors, and sponsors.
According to her, “The African digital landscape is evolving rapidly, with AI, mobile payments, and blockchain technology reshaping industries from banking to healthcare. AFDEIC is where to stay ahead of digital trends that will define Africa’s economic future.”
Emma Okonji
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