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Welcome to the Digital Transformation Week 2024! 🚀

About Us

The Digital Transformation Week (DTW) is an annual flagship event set to become a catalyst for digital innovation and transformation in Rwanda and beyond. The event is organized by the Rwanda ICT Chamber and culminates in the Digital Business Summit, Awards and Gala to honor Rwanda’s leading digital innovators and businesses every year. Apply now for the Digital Business Summit Awards or submit your Nominations for the Digital Business Award 2024! Showcase innovation and excellence in the digital landscape.

DTW 2024 PRESS CONFERENCE

12/12/2024

09:00 AM – 9:05 AM

Opening by DG, Esther Kunda

9:05 AM – 9:10 AM

Remarks by Head of Digital Transformation & Digital Economy at GIZ Rwanda, Norman Schräpel

09:10 AM – 9:20 AM

NST2 Overview by RISA

09:20 AM – 09:40 AM

Remarks by Head of Cluster Digital Transformation & Digital Economy at GIZ Rwanda, Norman Schräpel

09:40 AM – 10:20 AM

DTW 2024 Remarks by Hon. Min. Paula Ingabire

10:20 AM – 11:00 AM

Q&A with Press moderated by DG, Esther Kunda

11:00 AM – 11:10 AM

Interview & Networking

Our Speakers:

FINTECH FRIDAY 2024 ROUNDUP

4:00 PM – 4:05 PM

Opening by Moderator

4:05 PM – 4:10 PM

Welcome Remarks by Chairman of Rwanda ICT Chamber, Ernest Kayinamura

4:10 PM – 4:45 PM

National FinTech Strategy Business Opportunities by MINICIT

4:45 PM – 4:55 PM

Q & A moderated by Alex Ntale

4:55 PM – 5:10 PM

FinTech Association 2025 Work Plan by FinTech Association Coordinator, Leon Kanamugire

5:10 PM – 5:40 PM

Panel Discussion: Addressing Market Challenges Impacting FinTech Strategy Implementation

BNR
RRA
CMA
RSwitch
ICT Chamber

5:40 PM – 5:45 PM

Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) Presentation by Rwanda Finance, Leila Rwagasana

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Closing Remarks by PS, Yves Iradukunda

6:00 PM onwards

Networking

Our Speakers:

RWANDA CODING ACADEMY TOUR AND MIXER

7:00 AM

Departure from kLab Office

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Exhibition by RCA Students

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Welcome Remarks by Dr. Papias Niyigena, RCA Director

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

RISA – Josephine Nyiranzeyimana

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Fireside Chat

WSH Kigali – Olivier Kalisa
Umurava – Vivens Uwizeyimana
WiredIn – Alain Kajangwe
Andela – Mike Ndimurukundo

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Q & A Session

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Closing Remarks by Algorithm Inc Founder and Vice-Chairperson of PSF – Aimable Kimenyi

3:50 PM

Networking

Our Speakers:

EDTECH MONDAYS 2024 ROUNDUP

4:00 – 4:10 PM

Welcome and Introduction

4:10 – 4:25 PM

Opening Remarks by Alex Ntale

4:25 – 4:40 PM

Panel Discussion: Innovations, Gaps, and Strategies

MINEDUC
REB
RTB
MINICT
Mastercard Foundation

4:40 – 5:00 PM

EdTech Maturity Assessment Tool

5:00 – 5:30 PM

Interactive Session: Audience Q&A and Discussion

5:30 – 5:40 PM

Networking and Refreshments

5:40 – 6:00 PM

Closing Remarks by Min. Claudette Irere

Our Speakers:

ICT INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM

Opening by CEO, Alex Ntale

9:10 AM – 9:25 AM

Remarks on Government Agenda by Government Chief Innovation Officer/RISA, Antoine Sebera

9:25 AM – 10:50 AM

Panel Discussion:

RURA – General Manager of ICT Regulation, Gahungu Charles
BSC – Acting CEO, Gilbert Kayinamura
TRL SPACE – COO, Serge Tuyihimbaze
IHS Rwanda – Commercial Director, Ephraim Bihaliro
MTN – CEO, Mapula Bodibe
AIRTEL – Managing Director, Emmanuel Hamez

10:50 AM – 11:25 AM

Q&A

11:25 AM – 11:30 AM

Closing by RSA – CEO, Gaspard Twagirayezu

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“What I’m Building” Podcast:

MINICT – Director General, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Esther Kunda
ICT CHAMBER – CEO, Alex Ntale
2 Partners – TBC

Whole Day

DTW2024 Digital Awareness Campaign

Angels Meet Startup Event Dinner

4:00 PM – 4:10 PM

Kick-off Remarks: 250 Startups Incubator, Next Wave Angels (Block 1)

4:10 PM – 4:40 PM

Startup Pitches by Startup Founders (Block1)

4:40 PM – 5:20 PM

Masterclass by Philip Gasaatura (Block 2)

5:20 PM – 5:50 PM

Speed Networking: Angels & Founders (Block 3)

5:50 PM – 6:00 PM

Closing Remarks: ICT Chamber (Block 4)

6:00 PM –

Networking and Cocktail: Angels & Founders (Block4)

Our Speakers:

DIGITAL ECONOMY ANCHOR COMPANIES (DEAC) INITIATIVE

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration and Welcome Breakfast

9:30 AM – 9:35 AM

Welcoming Remark by TBI

9:35 AM – 9:50 AM

Opening remarks by Rwanda ICT Chamber and MINICT

9:50 AM – 10:20 AM

Introductory presentation by TBI representative – Foundations for Rwanda’s Digital Economy & Role of Digital Innovation in the Context of NST2 Implementation

10:20 AM – 11:20 AM

Moderated Panel discussion & Q&A by TBI: