EMPOWERING AFRICA’S TECH FUTURE THE THEME AT AFRICA’S PREMIER ICT CONFERENCE

Johannesburg, 21 July 2025 This year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference will be tackling the important question of how ICT professionals can empower Africa’s technology future.

To be held at the prestigious Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, between 20 and 22 August 2025, the conference’s core theme is Empowering Africa’s Tech Future: Innovation, Standards, and Global Influence.

David Gowu, TICON Africa President, explains that the continent is at a key junction with the opportunity to drive talent so that it can leapfrog other nations through making the best use of current cutting-edge technologies. “We all know just how quickly the tech world is moving, the question is how Africa can benefit from that,” he says.

Gowu adds that the Conference will enable delegates to understand how the nexus of innovation, uniform standards, and an understanding of how changes across the globe can shape and guide Africa’s progress to become leaders in specialised areas in technology.

Other themes that will build on this include:

• Engineering Smart and Resilient Digital Ecosystems
• Tech-Driven Inclusion – Empowering Women for a Digital Economy
• Africa at the Forefront of the Global Tech Revolution
• Embracing & Enabling Digital Education Throughout Africa
• Driving the Standardised Skills Development Initiative Among BRICS+ and African Countries

“We also have an exciting Women in ICT theme lined up and will reveal this topic at a later stage,” says Gowu.

TICON Africa has secured several experts, including Gowu, who will be speaking at the event, which will enable lively discussions as these specialists represent a range of interests. Among these are:

Derrick S. Diaba - Network Planning Manager, Bayobab Group

Emmanuel Gbeve - Information Systems & AI Expert, VisionFund Ghana

Kelvin Lotsu - Africa Representative, Gavazo

Elolo Alfred Konglo - Head of Infrastructure, HO Technical University

Prof Fred McBagonluri - POVOST and President, Academic City University

Richard Kafui Amanfu - Executive Director, Institute if ICT Professionals (IIPGH)

Alain Gbeasor - Director, Mobex Africa 

During the three-day event, attendees can join keynotes, panels, and workshops, and explore new innovations – highlighting ICT’s role in Africa’s future. Gowu notes that this is a key part of TICON’s mission; to unite ICT professionals across Africa in the spirit of excellence in technology through education, networking, and collaboration.

Guests from the following TICON Africa member bodies are expected to be present:

Botswana: Botswana Information Technology Society

Ethiopia: ICT Association Ethiopia

Ghana: Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana

Kenya: Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya

Lesotho: Lesotho Information and Communication Technology Association

Malawi: ICT Association of Malawi

Rwanda: Rwanda ICT Chamber

South Africa: South African ICT Association

Uganda: Information Communication Technology Association of Uganda

Zambia: Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia

Zimbabwe: Computer Society of Zimbabwe & (Secondary Member) Information Communication Technology Association of Zimbabwe

Gowu says, “our ICT community is dedicated to advancing of technology and fostering innovation throughout the continent, and that’s why this conference is so important to Africa’s future role in the global innovation ecosystem”.

After hours, the anticipated 400 guests from 35 African countries can mingle at events like a cultural evening and a barbeque dinner on Labadi Beach, the country's most popular seaside spot.

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ABOUT TICON AFRICA

The Technology Information Confederation Africa is the foremost Pan-African body dedicated to uniting and empowering ICT professionals across the continent. Through education, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, we foster innovation and excellence in technology. By championing industry standards and thought leadership, TICON Africa is shaping the future of technology on the continent and beyond.