Conakry, Guinea – 4th September 2025 – Smart Africa and the Government of the Republic of Guinea are pleased to announce that the 7th edition of the highly anticipated Transform Africa Summit (TAS25) will take place from November 12 to 14, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry, under the theme “AI for Africa: Innovate Locally, Impact Globally.”
As Africa’s premier annual technology and innovation forum, the Summit continues to catalyze digital transformation across the continent by fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, and international organizations.
This edition marks the first time TAS will be hosted in West Africa, reaffirming Guinea’s readiness to play a central role in Africa’s digital agenda. The last summit, held in Zimbabwe in 2023, attracted five Heads of State, 44 ministers, and thousands of delegates from across Africa and beyond.
Organized by the Smart Africa Alliance in partnership with the Government of Guinea, TAS25 has cemented its role as a pivotal platform for shaping Africa’s digital future, accelerating socio-economic development, and promoting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
With a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), this year’s Summit will feature high-level panels, workshops, training sessions, and an innovation-driven exhibition. Participants will gain insights into how AI can transform governance, education, health, finance, and entrepreneurship while ensuring inclusivity and ethical practices.
“AI represents Africa’s opportunity to innovate locally and impact globally. The Transform Africa Summit is where Africa will showcase its digital leadership to the world”, Said Mr. Lacina Koné, Director General/CEO of Smart Africa.
“Hosting the Transform Africa Summit in Conakry is a historic moment for Guinea. It is our chance to showcase the bold vision of Simandou 2040, highlight our digital dynamism, and position our nation as a key hub of innovation and collaboration for Africa and the world,” commented Hon. Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy of the Republic of Guinea.
Smart Africa invites stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to join this landmark event and contribute to Africa’s digital revolution. Registration details and further updates will be available soon on the official Transform Africa Summit website.
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About Smart Africa
Smart Africa is an alliance of African countries, international organizations, and global private sector players tasked with driving Africa’s digital agenda. Launched in 2013, Smart Africa is empowered by a bold commitment by African Heads of State to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent through affordable access to broadband and ICT. Today, the Alliance brings together 40 member countries, representing over 1.2 billion people and over 50 private sector members, with a vision to create a Single Digital Market in Africa by 2030.
About the Transform Africa Summit
The Transform Africa Summit is Africa’s leading forum on digital transformation, bringing together heads of state, government ministers, regulators, global business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Since its inaugural edition in 2013, TAS has served as the premier platform to connect, innovate, and transform Africa into a knowledge economy.
For more information, contact:
Rym Jarou, Director of Partnerships, Events Communications
Smart Africa Secretariat
E-mail: comms@smartafrica.org
Website: www.smartafrica.org
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| Press contact – Guinea : Ms. Kadiatou Barry Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy Email : Kadiatou.barry@ansuten.gov.gn Telephone : 00 224 624 24 42 32 |
