From this Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th July 2018, Rwanda is hosting 2018 Mobile 360 – Africa conference, at the Kigali Convention Centre. The conference brings together leaders from mobile network operators and industries looking to build a Digital Africa and the intra-governmental cooperation required for making a digital future inclusive for all.

In his opening remark, the Minister of Information Technology and Communications Hon. Jean de Dieu Rurangirwa thanked GSMA for choosing Rwanda and said “Africa’s mobile industry is at the forefront of fast-tracking the connectivity of the unconnected.”

Additionally, The Minister said “The Government of Rwanda offers and will continue to offer preferential treatment to all companies willing to invest in different areas of ICT sector of our economy.”

A press release recently shared by GSMA officials, states that Rwanda was selected because it is a “Country sculpting a strong national identity around harnessing the collective power of youth,” and it “is the perfect backdrop to explore the direction and impact of Africa’s digital revolution.” Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA.

During the three-day conference, CEOs and senior executives from leading companies in the mobile industry and throughout the digital ecosystem will address the most pressing trends and issues in mobile.