Algeria will host the African Digital Transformation Summit from March 28 to 30, as the country steps up efforts to position itself as a hub for digital policy and investment on the continent.
Preparations for the summit are under way following a meeting between the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, on the sidelines of the 2026 Algeria Optical Summit, according to organisers.
The three-day event is expected to bring together government officials, regulators, technology companies, investors and development partners from across Africa to discuss the policies, infrastructure and financing needed to accelerate the continent’s digital transition.
Organisers said the summit would focus on moving beyond declarations and high-level commitments, with an emphasis on translating discussions into concrete and measurable actions. Key themes are expected to include digital infrastructure development, connectivity, data governance, cybersecurity, digital skills and the role of emerging technologies in economic growth.
Algerian officials have said the summit will also seek to attract sustainable investment into Africa’s digital economy, at a time when many countries are looking to leverage technology to diversify their economies, improve public services and create jobs for a fast-growing youth population.
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The meeting between ATU Secretary-General and Minister Zerrouki highlighted Algeria’s ambition to play a larger role in shaping Africa’s digital agenda, particularly through regional cooperation and public-private partnerships. Algeria has in recent years increased investment in fibre-optic networks and digital infrastructure, while promoting reforms aimed at modernising its telecommunications sector.
Africa’s digital transformation has gained renewed momentum as governments push to expand broadband access and digital services, even as challenges persist around financing, skills gaps and uneven connectivity between urban and rural areas. According to international development agencies, improved digital infrastructure is seen as critical to boosting productivity, enhancing financial inclusion and supporting the growth of technology-driven businesses across the continent.
The African Digital Transformation Summit is expected to provide a platform for policymakers and industry leaders to share experiences, align strategies and explore new partnerships. Organisers said outcomes from the event would be monitored to ensure follow-through, with the aim of delivering tangible progress on Africa’s digital development goals.
