The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025) is set to focus on Africa’s $180 billion digital economy and the role of artificial intelligence in fostering inclusive growth.
The organisers said in a statement seen by BusinessDay that discussions at the conference will 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.
“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,” said, Adedayo Oketola, team lead of AFDIEC organising committee.
“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.”
Adetoun Tade, marketing lead of AFDEIC, said governments, private sector leaders, development organisations, and investors have been invited to participate as partners, exhibitors, and sponsors.
“The African digital landscape is evolving rapidly, with AI, mobile payments, and blockchain technology reshaping industries from banking to healthcare,” she said.
The AFDEIC 2025 is set to be held in Abuja, Nigeria, later this year and is themed, ‘AI and Africa’s Digital Economy: Leaving No One Behind.’ The conference is expected to bring together government officials, policymakers, business leaders, tech innovators, academics, and development partners to discuss Africa’s digital economy and the role of artificial intelligence in fostering inclusive growth.