Organized by the students of the Elliott School of International Affairs in collaboration with the Institute for African Studies, the Onero Institute, GW Young Black Professionals in International Affairs,  the GW African Students Association, and Howard University's Alexander Hamilton Society, this conference will explore the potentially transformative role of technology in shaping Africa’s future, with a particular focus on the significance of the continent’s burgeoning youth population.

Sessions will examine opportunities and challenges in building an enabling environment for tech and digital innovation, profile young African innovators using tech for civic engagment and social impact, explore U.S. and African business partnerships driving transformative change; and highlighting how technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery and outcomes on the continent.