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IT Experts Set To Shape Future Of Digital Infrastructure In Africa

by Royal Ibeh
1 year ago
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Leading IT experts from around the African continent are set to converge in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference.

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Scheduled for September 5, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria, the landmark event aims to shape the future of digital infrastructure across the African continent, highlighting the transformative power of technology in driving economic growth and development.

Confirmed attendees include senior and executive representatives from major organizations such as Meta Platforms, Cassava Technologies, Equinix, IHS Towers, Airtel, Apolo.io, Open Access Data Centres, MTN, Analyses Mason, Xalam Analytics, inq, Avanti Communications Plc., Digital Realty, Raxio Group, and various state governments.

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The event will feature keynote presentations, panel sessions, and fireside chats on critical themes, including: “Satellite, Subsea, and Terrestrial: Africa’s Path to Seamless and Integrated Connectivity”; “Regulatory Frameworks for Fostering Digital Infrastructure Development in Africa”; “Data Center and Cloud in Africa: The Journey to 2500MW”; “Funding Africa’s Digital Infrastructure: What is the Right Mix?”, and “The Talent Gap: Developing Sustainable Digital Talent for Africa”, among others.

Speakers at the conference include Chief Operating Officer (COO) at IHS Towers, Kazeem Oladepo; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Open Access Data Centres, Dr. Ayotunde Coker; CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Wole Abu; Public Policy Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Meta Platforms, Sade Dada; Managing Director (MD), Bayobab, Josephine Sarouk and Honorable Commissioner, Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State, Olatubosun Alake, among others.

Ahead of the event, the COO at IHS Towers, Kazeem Oladepo, expressed enthusiasm: “The Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference promises to be a valuable platform to discuss opportunities and address pressing challenges in the deployment of digital infrastructure. I believe this gathering will set the stage for new initiatives, partnerships, and solutions that will advance Africa’s digital transformation.”

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Chairman of ConnectedCompute and former Group Chief Executive Officer of CSquared, Lanre Kolade, emphasized the role of innovation through partnerships: “We can build digital infrastructure expansion and resilience by collaborating and creating synergies to close infrastructure gaps and empower our digital economy with a pan-African collaboration.”

“As we grow Africa’s digital economy, the role of data centers becomes increasingly critical. At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, we have a unique opportunity to align our efforts and build out the infrastructure needed to support this growth. By aligning expanding carrier neutral data center capacity with robust pen access connectivity, we can unlock the potential for greater innovation and economic development and changing lives across the continent” commented the Chief Executive Officer of Open Access Data Centres, Dr. Ayotunde Coker.

The Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference represents a critical step in bridging the digital infrastructure gap across Africa. By bringing together influential leaders and innovators, this event will foster collaboration and drive the necessary conversations and actions to shape Africa’s digital future. The insights and partnerships forged at this conference will be instrumental in unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and sustainability in Africa’s digital economy.

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