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Rwanda to Host 2023 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Conference in Partnership with Local Organization

Visitors from African Union, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie member countries will receive a 30-day free visa on arrival, while all other visitors will receive a visa upon arrival at a fee.

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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Partners with Rwanda for the 2023 Conference

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Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation, in collaboration with the Rwanda Convention Bureau, has joined forces with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) to host the AWIEF2023 Conference.

KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation and Rwanda Convention Bureau have partnered with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) for its 2023 conference.

This year’s event will mark the 9th edition of the annual AWIEF Conference, Exhibition, and Awards and will be held at the Kigali Convention Centre on November 9th and 10th, 2023.

AWIEF’s Mission to Drive Economic and Social Transformation in Africa

AWIEF was established in 2015 and has since become Africa’s leading entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology platform. The platform brings together over 1,300 entrepreneurs and startups, industry experts, thought leaders, policy drivers, and change-makers from across Government, Corporate, and Development sectors.

The goal is to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, digitization, intra-Africa trade, investing, food security, climate action, and sustainability, and ultimately, economic and social transformation in Africa.

The event includes a multi-sector exhibition, workshops, the AWIEF Awards and gala dinner, and networking opportunities. The conference provides a platform for private sector actors, experts, policymakers, and thought-leaders to discuss issues related to Africa’s inclusive economic growth and to further advance women’s economic empowerment and business leadership on the continent.

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Rwanda’s Commitment to Women’s National Development and Transformation

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From left to right: H. E. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation of the Republic of Rwanda; Ms Irene Ochem, Founder & CEO of AWIEF, Location: Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Kigali, Rwanda.

The Minister of ICT and Innovation of the Republic of Rwanda, Ms Paula Ingabire, expressed her delight that Rwanda is hosting the 9th Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Conference and Awards in November.

She highlighted the critical role of women in national development and transformation and her country’s interest in discussing practical solutions to accelerate Africa’s inclusive digital transformation and contribute to closing the gender gap.

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“As a country that understands the critical role of women in national development and transformation, Rwanda is delighted to host the 9th Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Conference and Awards, in November. We will be particularly interested in discussing practical solutions to accelerate Africa’s inclusive digital transformation and contribute to closing the gender gap.”

Partnership with Rwanda Convention Bureau

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Janet Karemera, the CEO of Rwanda Convention Bureau, emphasized the government of Rwanda’s pleasure in partnering with AWIEF to host the next edition of their Conference and Awards in Kigali.

The event provides a platform for private sector actors, experts, policymakers, and thought-leaders to discuss issues related to Africa’s inclusive economic growth and to further advance women’s economic empowerment and business leadership on the continent.

She expressed her optimism for a successful event and a memorable experience in Rwanda.

“The Government of Rwanda is pleased to partner with AWIEF to host the next edition of their Conference and Awards, in Kigali. This event provides a platform for the over 1,000 private sector actors, experts, policy-makers and thought-leaders to discuss issues related to Africa’s inclusive economic growth and to further advance women economic empowerment and business leadership on the continent. We look forward to delivering a successful event and offering AWIEF guests a memorable experience in Rwanda.”

Founder and CEO of AWIEF, Irene Ochem, expressed her honor and delight in partnering with the Ministry and RCB, believing that this would be the organization’s most dynamic and engaging conference yet.

She cited the alignment of AWIEF’s passion and purpose with MINICT’s mission to address economic growth and poverty reduction through development and coordination of policies and programs related to information, technology, communication, innovation, and empowerment.

“We are honored and delighted to partner with the Ministry and RCB in what we believe will be our most dynamic and engaging conference yet… In addition, we are excited to be working with RCB to bring our international speakers, guests, and delegates to Kigali, one of the most progressive cities in Africa right now. We are looking forward to advancing our efforts in connecting and inspiring the African entrepreneurship ecosystem in this significant hub for business, technology, and innovation.”

The partnership with RCB brings AWIEF’s international speakers, guests, and delegates to Kigali, one of the most progressive cities in Africa. AWIEF looks forward to advancing its efforts in connecting and inspiring the African entrepreneurship ecosystem in this significant hub for business, technology, and innovation.

Registration for AWIEF2023 Now Open

Registration has opened for AWIEF2023, and early bird tickets can be purchased online before the end of April at https://www.awieforum.org/awief-conference-2023/. Visitors from African Union, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie member countries will receive a 30-day free visa on arrival, while all other visitors will receive a visa upon arrival at a fee.

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