Lubumbashi, DRC | October 18–19, 2022

Leveraging collaborative opportunities for ICT investment, trade, and business

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About the Forum

The Tanzania & Democratic Republic of Congo ICT Investment Forum is organized by MICIT in collaboration with DRC's Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication, and New IT. The forum aims to strengthen bilateral relations by highlighting ICT investment, broadband connectivity, cross-border trade, and digital solutions.

Broadband Connectivity

OFC broadband connectivity between Tanzania and DRC (Kalemie-Moba-Uvira) to strengthen digital infrastructure.

Blue Economy

Investment opportunities for DRC to create a sustainable Blue Economy leveraging regional resources.

ICT Solutions & Skills

Showcasing innovative ICT platforms, solutions, and skills for digital transformation.

Trade & Investment

Exploring trade and investment opportunities in transport, logistics, finance, and other strategic sectors.

Objectives

Collaboration

Foster collaboration on broadband infrastructures, National ICT Broadband Backbone, and digital solutions & services.

Promotion

Promote investment and trade opportunities arising from the Blue Economy and digital technologies, platforms, and skills.

Trade & Investment

Create trade and investment opportunities for businesses involved in digital solutions, platforms, and skills.

Participants

Expected 300 delegates from Tanzania and DRC, including government entities, private sector, and development partners.

Government Entities
  • Ministries of ICT, Finance, Trade
  • Embassy of Tanzania in DRC
  • ICT Commission, Tanzania Investment Centre
Private Sector & Innovators
  • Gadgetronix, Infotech, Infinityplex
  • Smartdarasa, TEKNOKONA, BOTNET GROUP
  • Banks, ICT training companies, tech service providers
Development Partners

World Bank, IFC, UNDP, and other policy-making and development agencies supporting ICT and trade initiatives.

Event Concept

Participation

Over 300 invitees from B2B enterprises in Tanzania and DRC. Virtual participation encouraged.

Subthemes

ICT Infrastructure, ICT Solutions & Skills, Broadcasting & Post Services, and Investment Opportunities.

Location & Duration

Lubumbashi City, DRC. Two-day event with MOUs signed between Tanzanian and DRC companies.

Activities

Presentations

Opening & closing ceremonies, keynote speeches, and business presentations from URT & DRC companies.

B2B/B2G Meetings

One-to-one discussions between Tanzanian and DRC companies, including signing of business agreements.

Panel Discussions

Experts discuss investment opportunities in ICT infrastructure, telecom, broadcasting, postal services, and digital platforms.

Contact

DRC Contact

Tchierrya Luvwezo
+243 818 083 269

URT Contact

Bahati Zuberi
+255 65 534 9625

Government Address

Government City - Mtumba, Ujenzi Street,
P. O. Box 677, 40470 Dodoma, Tanzania