Digital Transformation Week Rwanda

A very #MerryChristmas and happy #NewYear2025 to you all and your loved ones! Together, we #connect, #grow and #expand. FabLab Rwanda/Innovation kLab.rw Digital Business Institute Rwanda (DBI Rwanda) AIPI _ICT_RWANDA 250STARTUPS Digital Transformation Week Rwanda Fintech Association Rwanda Hanga Central Hanga Hubs #EdTechRwanda #TwagiyeKashiresi #MSMEsGoDigital #Talent4Startups #iHuzo

Thank you to all members, partners, and participants for making DTW2024 a phenomenal success! Your support drives Rwanda’s digital future. See you at DTW2025! #DTW2024 #NST2 #ThrivingTogether

Broadening Rwanda's Digital Horizons #DTW2024Day6🇷🇼 Speaking at the Members and Partners General Assembly, Alex Ntale reminded us not to forget agriculture, which contributes 72% to Rwanda’s economy. Through Hanga Hubs, the ICT Chamber is taking digital literacy beyond Kigali, reaching 2000+ people in just four months across Muhanga, Rubavu, Rusizi, and Nyagatare. 🚀 Additionally, Alex highlighted the continued growth of the ICT Chamber: ✅ 525 members strong, with 120+ new members joining this year. The ICT Chamber remains guided by four strategic pillars: 1️⃣ Strong Secretariat 2️⃣ Enabling Business Environment 3️⃣ Technology Supply 4️⃣ Technology Demand Together, we are shaping a digitally inclusive Rwanda. #DTW2024 #ThrivingTogether #NST2

#DTW2024Day6 A thriving digital economy starts with us✨ Hon. Minister Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation called on the tech sector to reflect, strategize, and aim higher during today’s Members and Partners General Assembly: "We often ask—what can we do better? What challenges are we facing? But let’s not forget how much we’ve accomplished as an industry for Rwanda’s economy." Key takeaways from her powerful insights: - Over the week, we explored how technology has impacted tourism and other sectors—a sign of how far we’ve come. - The service industry, especially technology, has been a key driver of economic growth, as reported by National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda - The digital economy currently contributes 3% to GDP. A small number, but one we can grow with ambition and shared focus. "We need to build a hustler mentality like our neighbors in Kenya. Success is defined when companies grow from startups to established businesses." Hon. Minister closed with a vision: "Let this event become annual—a time to reflect on what we’ve achieved and where we’re headed. I am grateful for every company playing a role in digitizing our economy." The pressure is on us to deliver—let’s make it count. #DTW2024 #ThrivingTogether #NST2

#DTW2024Day5 Born out of a partnership between RwandaICT Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Rwanda ICT Chamber, the Digital Economy Anchor Leaders Initiative seeks to catalyze Rwanda’s digital economy through anchor leaders in order to accelerate inclusive digital transformation. “There is growth that has been happening through years in our ICT ecosystem, but we need to double our collective efforts to position Rwanda at the global tech arena. This is a great platform to create partnerships among anchor leaders,” said Min. Paula Ingabire Stressing the role of partnerships between #anchor leaders and #innovators #startups in Rwanda's digital transformation, Stella Mugabo, Country Director at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (Rwanda) and Alex Ntale, CEO at Rwanda ICT Chamber placed an emphasis on building partnerships between innovator and anchor leaders in order to drive innovative solutions that are grounded in the value chains. The Digital Economy Anchor Leaders Initiative #DEAL is set to become a catalytic platform that will regularly bring together #anchor leaders and #innovators across all sectors in Rwanda and beyond to accelerate inclusive digital transformation. Did you know? The #DTW2024 is closing this Wednesday of December 18, 2024 at Norrsken East Africa, Kigali. Have you secured your seat? If not yet, register today to secure your pass> https://lnkd.in/dSYhEnsh #DTW2024 #NST2 #ThrivingTogether

As we close Digital Transformation Week 2024, we’re excited to welcome Kimenyi Aimable, 2nd Vice Chairman of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), alongside other key industry leaders for an impactful finale! ✨ 🗓️ Tomorrow 📍 Norrsken House Kigali | 9:00 AM 🔗 Register: ictchamber.rw/dbs/ #DTW2024 #NST2 #ThrivingTogether #DTW2024Day6

#DTW2024Day5 Born out of a partnership between RwandaICT Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Rwanda ICT Chamber, the Digital Economy Anchor Leaders Initiative seeks to catalyze Rwanda’s digital economy through anchor leaders in order to accelerate inclusive digital transformation. “There is growth that has been happening through years in our ICT ecosystem, but we need to double our collective efforts to position Rwanda at the global tech arena. This is a great platform to create partnerships among anchor leaders,” said Min. Paula Ingabire Stressing the role of partnerships between #anchor leaders and #innovators #startups in Rwanda's digital transformation, Stella Mugabo, Country Director at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (Rwanda) and Alex Ntale, CEO at Rwanda ICT Chamber placed an emphasis on building partnerships between innovator and anchor leaders in order to drive innovative solutions that are grounded in the value chains. The Digital Economy Anchor Leaders Initiative #DEAL is set to become a catalytic platform that will regularly bring together #anchor leaders and #innovators across all sectors in Rwanda and beyond to accelerate inclusive digital transformation. Did you know? The #DTW2024 is closing this Wednesday of December 18, 2024 at Norrsken East Africa, Kigali. Have you secured your seat? If not yet, register today to secure your pass> https://lnkd.in/dSYhEnsh #DTW2024 #NST2 #ThrivingTogether

#DTW2024Day5 Angels Meet Startups🤝 Today, angel investors will meet with startups to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. This session creates opportunities to drive growth and build Rwanda’s digital future. #DTW2024 #ThrivingTogether

Strengthening Rwanda’s EdTech Ecosystem: Innovations, Gaps, and Future Strategies✨ The conversation on emerging technologies in education highlighted key insights and actionable solutions to drive Rwanda's learning future: Asher MUTIJIMA Emmanuel Ag. Division Manager, Digital Technologies Division at RTB stressed the importance of capacitating teachers to meet curriculum targets and incorporating gamified content into TVET schools, such as simulations for assembling spare parts. Nkurunziza Alex, Education Technology Specialist/STC from the The World Bank Group reminded us: “First go and understand the existing problem, then implement the solutions—not the other way around.” Diane Sengati, Ag. HOD of ICT in Education from Ministry of Education, Government of Rwanda emphasized collaboration: “It’s all about working together; AI experts and education experts; to see how we can make this work.” Additionally, the EdTech Trust Seal by Digital Business Institute Rwanda (DBI Rwanda) was introduced, a vital tool to vet the readiness of EdTech companies and add credibility to their solutions. Day 4 at #DTW2024 showcased how teamwork, innovation, and trust-building can transform education outcomes in Rwanda and beyond. #EdTechPlayersNight #NST2 #ThrivingTogether

Yesterday evening, our Managing Director, Isabelle Bucyeyeneza, was invited for a TV interview with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) to talk about our work and the critical importance of quality assurance in software products.   Media attention on Rwanda's tech sector is high this week as the #DigitalTransformationWeek continues in Kigali, showcasing the many developments of the past few years. More importantly, it highlights the future: advancing the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), the "One Million Coders" program, and the goal of 100% digital literacy by 2029. Thanks to the Rwanda ICT Chamber for remarkable days of networking and knowledge sharing. #DTW2024 #DTW2024PressConference