Where the Future of Africa Connects.

GSMA Thrive Africa

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Tuesday 29 September – Thursday 1 October

GSMA Thrive Africa is a virtual event platform brought to you by the people behind MWC and Mobile 360. Bringing Africa’s leaders together for a virtual event to create the continent’s most connected and influential technology experience.

Powered in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Themes

We believe connecting is always the answer.

When everyone and everything is intelligently connected, we can power a better future, together. In a time of crises, our community builds bridges not dams.

So we proudly introduce Thrive Africa, bringing our industries leaders together; from Policy Makers and CEOs to inventors online, to create the continent’s most connected and influential technology experience.

Leadership

for Connectivity

The recent global health pandemic raised many questions for both industry and society. Whilst the long-term impact still needs to be understood one fact is unequivocal; mobile connectivity is central… Read More

Generation

Digital Citizen

Here we set the scene for the next generation of Africa leaders, tooling them with the skills and education to lead us forward, across the digital horizon. In this theme… Read More

Health

of the Internet

We all have a responsibility to ensure the internet is healthy. Through this theme we advocate for data rights to be a human right. How can we build trust, privacy… Read More

Accelerate

Africa

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. African startups raised $2.02 billion in funding in 2019, a 74% YOY growth (Partech). Ecosystem acceleration… Read More

One

People, One Purpose

Mobile technology is a key tool to protect our planet and empower people across the globe on our path to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This theme explores how… Read More

Building

Wakanda

The technology of sci-fi films is here today. In this theme we look at the future tech tools which are reshaping our digital transformation. How will AI, Mixed Reality, Drones,… Read More

The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa
A new decade of growth begins for mobile in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Download the latest Mobile Economy report for essential insights into the state of the mobile industry in this region.

Download here

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Mastercard

To impact millions of people that are locked out of mainstream economies in Africa, a collective approach that harnesses the power of partnerships is key. Mastercard is honored to be a headline sponsor of GSMA Thrive, which provides a platform for tech visionaries to showcase, share and explore the kind of innovations that will spearhead inclusive growth across the continent for generations to come.

Mastercard

MTN

As a pan African company with roots that are deeply anchored in the continent, we are vested in the continent’s development. We believe that GSMA Thrive plays an important part in accelerating digitalization to enable Africa’s growth and socio-economic development."

MTN Group

ZTE

We believe that GSMA Thrive Africa will provide a broader and ultimate interactive platform for the partners who aim at building a digital Africa with the urge to take the opportunity and rebound the economic resilience of Africa. ZTE is proud to collaborate with GSMA and looks forward to sharing our experience to enhance the mobile connectivity and accelerate the digital economy development in Africa.

Zhao Peng, Senior Vice President, ZTE Corporation

Founding Partners

Digital
Matchmaking

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Founding Partners

Theme Headline Sponsors

Official Media Partners