Kinshasa, June 2nd, 2026 (CPA). – Digital transformation in Africa is at the center of the 5th summit on accelerating digital transformation, which opened on Tuesday in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the support of the Ministry of Digital Economy, according to an information note consulted by CPA.
“This meeting constitutes a high-level dialogue platform aimed at accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital transformation in Africa,” the note stated. According to the source, the event, dubbed the Accelerated Digital Transformation Summit 2026, brings together ministers, regulators, telecommunications operators, technology providers, investors and development partners to discuss issues related to the digitization of African economies. Organizers indicated that this is the first time the DRC is hosting this major continental event, demonstrating the country’s ambition to strengthen its position in the fields of digital technology and information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Discussions focus on improving connectivity, fostering technological innovation, attracting digital investments, modernizing public services and developing a digital ecosystem capable of supporting economic growth and social inclusion. Participants are also examining strategies likely to promote cooperation among governments, investors and private-sector stakeholders in order to accelerate large-scale digital transformation across the continent.
According to the same source, the summit is being held at a time when several national digital modernization programs are underway in the DRC. It therefore represents an opportunity to mobilize new investments, strengthen strategic partnerships and showcase innovations developed within the country. The meeting is expected to enhance exchanges among stakeholders in the sector and contribute to the achievement of digital development objectives pursued by the DRC and its African partners. CPA/