Helios Towers named headline sponsor for Connect 2 Connect Africa summit 2024
Helios Towers Tanzaniamanaging director, Mr Gwakisa Stadi speaks to the Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Jerry Silaa when the latter visited the company’s pavilion during the Connect 2 Connect Africa Summit 2024 in Arusha on September 19, 2024. PHOTO|THE CITIZEN CORRESPONDENT
What you need to know:
- The summit, which will take place in Tanzania, is organised by Extensia Limited in collaboration with the ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology in Tanzania
Arusha. Independent telecommunications infrastructure provider, Helios Towers, has been announced as the headline sponsor for the 8th edition of the Connect 2 Connect (C2C) Africa Summit 2024.
The summit, which will take place in Tanzania, is organised by Extensia Limited in collaboration with the ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology in Tanzania.
Helios Towers Tanzania Managing Director, Gwakisa Stadi, expressed the company’s pride in supporting the summit, which aims to shape the future of connectivity across Africa.
“We believe that strong, sustainable, and scalable telecom infrastructure is key to unlocking the digital potential of the region. I look forward to engaging with fellow industry leaders as we work together to drive digital transformation and create long-lasting impact for Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Mr Stadi in Arusha on September 19, 2024.
The C2C Africa Summit is a premier event for the telecom industry, bringing together top executives, thought leaders, and government representatives to discuss trends, opportunities, and challenges in Africa's ICT sector.
The 2024 summit will focus on key themes including the future of network infrastructure, digital resilience, sustainable ecosystems, and the expansion of broadband networks—factors essential for Africa's digital economy.
The summit is expected to draw over 300 participants, including representatives from mobile network operators (MNOs), fibre network operators (FNOs), infrastructure companies, regulators, and other key stakeholders in Africa’s ICT ecosystem.
