Ghana is set to take center stage in Africa's digital landscape as the
host of the prestigious Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS’25). The event,
scheduled to be held at the Alisa Hotel in North Ridge, Accra, carries profound
significance as it aligns with the celebration of 30 years of internet
connectivity in the country.
Co-hosted by the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Ghana Dot
Com Ltd., under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications, Digital
Technology & Innovation, AIS’25 is expected to draw hundreds of the
continent’s leading internet experts, policymakers, business leaders, and
innovators.
The summit serves as Africa's premier technical, educational, and
business ICT gathering. It provides a critical platform for stakeholders from
the internet, telecommunications, government, business, civil society, and
academia sectors to collaborate on issues shaping the future of the internet
and its impact on societal development.
This year’s theme, “A Resilitive Internet Ecosystem for an Innovative
Digital Africa,”underscores the urgent need to build robust, secure, and
forward-looking internet infrastructure to power the continent's growth and
innovation.
The week-long program will feature a rich agenda of technical
coordination meetings, high-level policy discussions, capacity-building
workshops, technical tutorials, and exhibitions. These activities are designed
to foster learning, networking, and collaboration, offering significant
benefits to Ghanaian businesses, youth, and the broader technology ecosystem.
The Honourable Sam George, Minister for Communications, Digital
Technology & Innovation, stated, “Hosting AIS’25 in Accra as we mark 30
years of Internet in Ghana is a proud moment for our nation. It reflects
Ghana’s pioneering role in Africa’s digital journey and our unwavering
commitment to building a resilient, data-driven and inclusive Internet
ecosystem.”
Echoing this sentiment, Professor Nii Quaynor, a founding father of the
internet in Africa and AfNOG Convenor, highlighted Ghana's historical role:
“Ghana’s early adoption of the Internet helped open doors for Africa’s digital
growth. As AIS’25 comes to Accra, we celebrate Ghana’s contribution and invite
young people, entrepreneurs, and innovators to take part in building the next
30 years of Africa’s Internet.”
The Africa Internet Summit is organized by the African Network Operators
Group (AfNOG) with support from Af Star (Af*) and a consortium of partners
across the global internet ecosystem.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
