Uganda to Host the First-Ever Middle East & Africa Digital Transformation Summit in June 2025
Uganda will host the first-ever Middle East & Africa Digital Transformation Summit (MEA-DTS) from June 25th – 27th, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The summit, under the theme ‘Driving Digital Transformation for a Connected and Inclusive MEA Region’, will bring together ICT leaders and experts from across the Middle East and Africa to drive innovation and economic growth in the region.
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will be the Guest of Honor at the summit, which will be co-organized by the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, the COMESA Business Council, and Hi-Pipo, a leading African organization focused on ICT and financial inclusion.
The summit is aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040, the East African Community's (EAC) Vision 2050, Africa’s Agenda 2063, and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will explore how emerging digital technologies can help accelerate socio-economic growth and improve livelihoods across Africa and the Middle East.
Key Objectives and Benefits of the Summit
- Collaborative Opportunities: The summit will unite policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to discuss and develop strategies for driving digital transformation across various sectors.
- Showcase Solutions: Attendees will experience innovative digital and fintech solutions aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges in the MEA region.
- Promote Financial Inclusion: A major focus will be on improving access to financial services for underserved communities in the region.
- Economic and Public Service Growth: The summit will explore how digital technologies can drive economic growth, enhance public services, and improve quality of life.
- Investment and Innovation: The summit will encourage collaboration across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond to support investment and innovation in digital technologies.
In addition to keynote speeches, the summit will feature panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses, and hands-on sessions. These activities are designed to build skills, showcase new technologies, and foster networking among participants. Youth representatives from over 70 universities across Africa and the Middle East are expected to take part in the summit.
Anticipated Outcomes
The MEA-DTS 2025 is expected to lead to:
• Faster, more inclusive economic growth
• Increased innovation in clean and renewable energy
• Improved access to education and healthcare
• Enhanced partnerships for digital transformation
• Stronger policy frameworks supporting the digital economy
• Boosted trade, investment, and tourism in Uganda
By hosting the summit at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda will also be positioned as a key destination for business, investment, and tourism in the region. This groundbreaking event will provide a platform for collaboration and innovation, helping to fast-track socio-economic transformation in both the Middle East and Africa.
For more information, visit www.measummit.org or contact the organizers at info@measummit.org.
The MEA-DTS 2025 is set to make a lasting impact, with Uganda leading the way in shaping the future of digital transformation in Africa and the Middle East.
