Under the patronage of
H.E. Abiy Ahmed
Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Co-Hosted by
His Lordship Samuel Dusengiyumva
Mayor, City of Kigali Rwanda
H.E. Sakaja A. Johnson
Governor, Nairobi City County Kenya
H.E. Adanech Abiebie
Mayor,Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Past Speakers
Hon. James Muchiri
Deputy Governor - Government of Kenya
Hon. James Muchiri
Deputy Governor - Government of Kenya
John Paul Okwiri
CEO - Konza Technopolis
John Paul Okwiri
CEO - Konza Technopolis
Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo​
Minister of State ICT and National Guidance
Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo​
Minister of State ICT and National Guidance
Dr Armen Orujyan
CEO - Fast Foundation
Dr Armen Orujyan
CEO - Fast FoundationAbout
the Summit
As the continent gears up to welcome a staggering 760 million urban dwellers by 2030, a 50% surge from 2015, the urgency to harness the power of technology has never been greater.
Join visionaries, experts, and industry leaders as we unlock the immense potential of smart cities to drive sustainable growth, enhance livability, and foster innovation across Africa.
Discover endless
possibilities at ASCIS 2025
Showcase your innovation, expand your reach, and secure future partnerships.
Be at the forefront of the smart city revolution and foster strategic partnerships in Africa's booming urban landscape.
Accelerate your impact, gain insights from visionaries and network with industry leaders.
Advisory Board Members
Kris Senanu
Chairman, BlackRock Capital
Mojabeng Manthata
Head: Municipal Sectors (Cities, Water and Economic Zones), DBSA
Angela Wamola
Head, Sub Saharan Africa, GSMA
Robin Miller
Founding Partner, Axum
Shikoh Gitau
Chief Executive Officer, Qhala
Stanley Kamanguya
Chief Executive Officer, ICT Authority, Kenya
John Paul Okwiri
Chief Executive Officer, Konza City
Edlam Abera Yemeru
Knowledge & Innovation, UN-Habitat
Philip Thigo
Special Envoy on Technology, Government of Kenya
James Muchiri
Deputy Governor, County Government of Nairobi
Alice Higiro
Smart Cities Project Director, MINICT, Rwanda
Rafi Rich
Executive Director The centre for Urban Innovation
Demola AladekomoÂ
Chairman of Smart City Resorts Plc
Claude Borna
Managing Director & CIO - Seme City
Amb Dennis Awori
Chairman Toyota Kenya
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana
Africa CDC's Chief Digital Health Advisor
Bruno Lanvin
Smart City Observatory President, IMD
Edgar Kasenene
COO, Idex Africa
Armen Orujyan
CEO Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST)
Dr Iotoro Emembolu
Director, TechQuest STEM
Hasting Chikoko
Regional Director for Africa - C40
Charlie Martial Ngounou
President - AfroLeadership
Peter Rabley
Managing Partner - PLACESeries Partners
