Over 600 industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors across Africa will gather in Kigali, Rwanda for the annual Africa Tech Summit aimed at connecting the African technology ecosystem.
Microsoft’s Africa business and market development engine, 4Afrika, is a sponsor of the event. The company will share insights on artificial intelligence(AI) in Africa and leveraging partnerships to scale businesses. As well as engaging the community on leveraging its tools, solutions, platform and network.
Microsoft will steer conversation about AI and what AI is doing in Africa during the keynote and panel session at the Future Summit on day one.
On day two of Africa Tech Summit, the company will host a fireside chat for startups. On how they can leverage on partnerships to scale their businesses at the Africa Start-up summit.
The Pan-African tech event will bring together industry leaders, startups, investors and corporates from across the region.
Microsoft 4Afrika GM joins others in the Digital Transformation conversations at Transformation Africa 2018
Microsoft 4Afrika General Manager Amrote Abdella joined other panelist at this years Transform Africa Summit 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. Joining the conversation on, Is digital connectivity an enabler and a foundation? during the Transform Africa’s Economic Forum. The broader discussion was Digital revolution; how can we ensure it is both an enabler and foundation for the transformation that is inclusive for everyone in Africa.
She said for us to have economic integration, we first need to start with technology consecration. For us to actually be able to do that we have to start with policy integration.
For all of the work we’ve done at Microsoft over the last five years in relation to last mile access, we have brought on board 500,00 SMEs online. With our TV whitespaces program we have launched 16 of them in 5 countries.
“We need to create an ecosystem where affordable access to technology becomes a reality and is all inclusive” – Amrote Abdella
Microsoft believes digital transformation is necessary to remain relevant and competitive in the future. It unlocks huge potential in an individual, in organizations and at the country level. Maturing on the digital transformation journey includes implementing both technology advancements and cultural changes, resulting in new business model or industry disruption.
We need to create an ecosystem where affordable access to technology becomes a reality and is all inclusive. Partnerships alone isn’t enough . It’s instrumental to get the right policies in place to make the single digital market a reality.
How do we build capacities and right skills as well as enabling environment for the youth, startups and entrepreneurs to thrive and become globally competitive ? Technology plays a critical role. In Africa, we anticipate digital transformation to support economic growth and drive entrepreneurship.
In Kigali, Rwanda and looking to build some work experience with Real opportunity, Real experience and Real training? The Microsoft 4Afrika Skills #Interns4Afrika Internship initiative does just that.
Are you looking for a way to kick start your career? Looking to build some work experience in a thriving environment? The Interns4Afrika internship program offers young people with a unique experience. One that is dynamic and agile with organizations on the African continent.
The Interns4Afrika internship program offers talented young people a unique experience with a dynamic and agile technology organization on the African continent. Whether you’re aspiring for a future in sales, marketing or technology, this is your chance to kick-start your future. – Microsoft 4Afrika
With this offer you will work for 6 months with a Microsoft partner organization in Kigali, Rwanda on real projects. You’ll collaborate and learn from your colleagues. Have more question to ask about the Interns4Afrika program, check out the FAQ’s.
World-Class Skills is about Microsoft’s plans to help Africans develop skills for entrepreneurship and improved employability and competitiveness.
Microsoft says, as a leader in platform and productivity for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, we believe in what people make possible. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
The Microsoft 4Afrika initiative has enabled us to link our growth with approaches that accelerate growth for the continent in three critical areas of development. World-class skills, Access and Innovation. Each of these focuses on different aspects that will help empower African youth, entrepreneurs, developers and business and civic leaders. To turn great ideas into a reality that can help their community, their country, the continent and beyond.
Internship in Kigali, Rwanda
Do not apply if you :
– Are not a Rwandan citizen
– Have not completed your degree
– Are employed
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