Ivorian government launches Ivoire Tech Forum in Abidjan

The Ivoire Tech Forum 2025 has officially been launched under the high patronage of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, marking a significant push to position digital innovation at the center of national development. The three-day event, organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization led by Minister Kalil Konaté, brings together government leaders, tech entrepreneurs, and international partners to advance digital sovereignty and inclusive growth. 

Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé

Prime Minister Mambé acknowledged digital technology's transformative potential across all economic sectors during the opening ceremony, which also featured co-sponsors Minister of Culture, Françoise Remarck and Youth Minister, Mamadou Touré. The forum's agenda focuses on strengthening Côte d'Ivoire's innovation ecosystem through strategic discussions on digital infrastructure, skills development, and startup support mechanisms. 

Minister Konaté outlined the government's vision for a "digitally sovereign" Côte d'Ivoire, with particular emphasis on bridging urban-rural divides and creating opportunities for youth in tech. The event features exhibitions from local innovators, policy roundtables, and investment matchmaking sessions designed to catalyze homegrown solutions to development challenges. 

Minister of Digital Transition and Digitalization, Kalil Konaté

As the first major tech gathering since the adoption of Côte d'Ivoire's National Digital Strategy 2025, the forum serves as both a showcase for local talent and a platform for forging international partnerships. Early sessions highlighted progress in digital ID systems, fintech expansion, and the country's emerging position as a regional hub for artificial intelligence development in Francophone Africa.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye