Scheduled for July 29-30, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, and hosted by GAF Africa and Eki Co-Net, the two-day conference will highlight Africa's growing role in sustainable opportunities, finance, and technology.
Industry leaders, global investors, and policymakers will gather to explore partnerships and new opportunities that could redefine Africa's place in the global economy.
Kagame's keynote speech is expected to address and share insights on Africa's economic transformation and innovation landscape. He will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his leadership in driving economic growth and technological advancement across the continent.
Godwin Aigboviose Omage, founder of GAF Africa, emphasized Rwanda's crucial role in this global conversation. 'We are intensifying mobilization efforts, particularly in Kigali, to ensure Africa's voice resonates on the international stage,' he said.
Strategic engagements, including partnerships with Norrsken, Rwanda's leading innovation hub, underscore Africa's commitment to building strong global partnerships and attracting investments.
Dubai, a city renowned for hosting influential global summits, provides the perfect setting for discussions that could shape Africa's economic future. The S.O.F.T. Conference aims to connect African enterprises with international investors, fostering collaborations that could drive significant growth and development.
'This is more than just a conference, it's a movement. With world-class speakers, policymakers, and groundbreaking entrepreneurs, we expect transformative discussions that will shape Africa's economic trajectory,' organizers stated.
Rwanda's active participation in the event reaffirms its status as a leader in innovation and economic development. President Kagame's presence underscores the nation's forward-thinking policies and commitment to positioning Africa as a key player in global finance and technology.
As anticipation builds for this landmark event in 2025, the S.O.F.T. Conference stands as a crucial platform where Africa's future in innovation and investment will take center stage.
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