Nigeria is hosting one of Africa’s largest technology gatherings on Tuesday, featuring conversations about Wolof language chatbots and advanced medical algorithms. The goal is to use technology to transform economies, and provide solutions to problems such as inconsistent internet, unstable power supply, and limited funding remain significant hurdles.
In Lagos, the African Digital Economy and Inclusion Conference is bringing together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and other key players to explore how technology oriented innovation can improve growth while ensuring that no one is excluded and kept apart.
The two day forum will delve into strategies for blending private sector creativity with strong public policy.
With the theme AI and the African Digital Economy: Leaving No One Behind, organisers say they aim to “tackle systemic inequalities” in digital access, participation, and adoption of emerging technologies across the continent.
Topics on the table include harnessing big data for economic expansion, implementing digital identity systems to boost cross-border trade, and promoting gender and youth inclusion in the digital workforce.
