MWC Kigali 2026

MWC Kigali, also known as Mobile World Congress Kigali, is Africa’s leading platform for connectivity, innovation, and digital transformation. Hosted by the GSMA in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation and Smart Africa, the event brings together global and African leaders to shape the continent’s digital future.

The latest edition, MWC25, took place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre, welcoming policymakers, telecom operators, technology companies, startups, and development partners from across Africa and beyond.

MWC Kigali focuses on how mobile technology, connectivity, and digital innovation can accelerate Africa’s economic growth, strengthen inclusion, and bridge the digital divide.

What MWC Kigali Is

• A leading platform for exploring how connectivity and digital technologies accelerate Africa’s development
• A convening space for policymakers, business leaders, and innovators across the mobile and digital ecosystem
• A forum for shaping policy, partnerships, and investment in Africas digital economy

Key Focus Areas

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Developing AI solutions relevant to African languages, cultures, and local contexts
• 5G and Connectivity: Expanding next-generation networks and enabling technologies such as IoT
• Fintech: Advancing digital finance, mobile money, and inclusive financial services
• Digital Transformation: Driving Africas transition to a connected and digital-first economy

Who Attends MWC Kigali

• Government leaders and regulators, including Ministers of ICT and Innovation
• Telecom and infrastructure companies such as MTN, Airtel, Orange, Huawei, and ZTE
• Innovators and technology companies including startups and scale-ups
• International organizations such as the ITU and Smart Africa
• Investors, development partners, and ecosystem builders

Key Features of the Event

• Exhibition: Showcasing future technologies, digital solutions, and innovations shaping Africa
• Conference: High-level keynotes, panel discussions, and policy dialogues
• Partnerships: Collaboration between governments, private sector leaders, and innovators

Venue

The event is hosted at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), one of Africas leading venues for global conferences and exhibitions.

MWC Kigali plays a critical role in positioning Africa as a connected, innovative, and digitally empowered continent, while reinforcing Rwanda’s role as a leading hub for technology and policy innovation.