05/05/2026
🌍 PRESS RELEASE
Africa FutureTech Summit 2025 Successfully Concludes, Connecting Global Voices Across Web3, AI & Emerging Technologies
Lusaka, Zambia | May 2026
The Africa FutureTech Summit 2025> (AFTS2025) was successfully held as a fully virtual continental and global gathering, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, academics, policymakers and ecosystem leaders from across Africa and the international technology community.
Hosted by MIBT Global and co-hosted by the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation, the summit was held under the theme:
“Tech for Transformation: Empowering Africa’s Future”
AFTS2025 featured 26 speakers, panelists and moderators representing Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reflecting the growing global interest in Africa’s digital transformation journey.
The summit explored key themes including:
Web3 & Blockchain Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AfCFTA & Digital Trade
Innovation Ecosystems
Financial Inclusion
Women in FutureTech Leadership
Startup & Youth Entrepreneurship Development
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🌍 Featured Global Participation
Among the keynote and strategic speakers were:
Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar (USA, joined from Frankfurt Germany), Chairman of EST Fintech & Blockchain Association
Raj Kapoor (India, based in Dubai UAE), Founder of India Blockchain Alliance
Chief Siita Sofo Hissan, President of AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (Ghana)
Prof. Armando Boncales (USA), President of Althash University
Prof. Johannes Dowe (Germany)
Fermin Barrenechea III (Philippines)
Professor Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana (Bangladesh)
Dr. Tammy Francis (USA)
The summit also highlighted strong African ecosystem participation through speakers and contributors from Zambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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👩🏽💻 Women in FutureTech Leadership Forum
One of the major highlights of AFTS2025 was the dedicated Women in FutureTech Leadership Forum, which amplified the voices and contributions of women driving innovation and digital transformation across Africa and beyond.
Featured participants included:
Zena Wambugu (Kenya)
Dr. Modupe Ativie (Nigeria)
Mpho Machaka (South Africa)
Bwalya Nonde (Zambia)
Doreen Muchona (Zimbabwe)
Caroline Mumbi (Kenya)
The forum emphasized inclusion, digital skills, leadership, entrepreneurship and the importance of increasing women participation in emerging technologies.
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🚀 Innovation & Ecosystem Building
AFTS2025 also served as a platform for innovation showcasing, ecosystem collaboration and startup engagement, with strong emphasis placed on:
African-led innovation ecosystems
Blockchain education and adoption
Startup financing and digital trade opportunities
Youth innovation and entrepreneurship
AI-powered transformation across sectors
The summit further strengthened partnerships between African and global institutions working toward inclusive digital transformation and innovation-driven economic growth.
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🗣 Statement from the Summit Convenor
Speaking after the successful conclusion of the summit, Fredrick Nonde Jr., Founder & CEO of MIBT Global Ecosystem and Summit Convenor, stated:
> “Africa’s future will be shaped by collaboration, innovation and bold thinking. AFTS2025 demonstrated that Africa is not only participating in the global technology conversation — Africa is helping shape it.”
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🌍 Looking Ahead
Following the success of the virtual edition, preparations are expected to continue toward future editions of the Africa FutureTech Summit, with expanded focus on:
Capital mobilization for innovation ecosystems
Startup ecosystem development
Web3 & AI adoption
Continental digital transformation
Global partnerships and investment collaboration
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📌 About AFTS
The Africa FutureTech Summit (AFTS) is a pan-African platform bringing together innovators, startups, developers, institutions, policymakers and ecosystem leaders to explore the future of technology, innovation and digital transformation across Africa.
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📩 Media & Partnership Contact
MIBT Global Ecosystem
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: [email protected] (replace if needed)
LinkedIn: MIBT Global Ecosystem
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🔥 Closing Line
AFTS2025 brought together voices that are not just shaping conversations — but building Africa’s future.
