The 1st East Africa E-Commerce Forum, 27th September 2024
The East Africa E-Commerce Forum is dedicated to harnessing the power of e-commerce to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region and across Africa. Join us in exploring the potential of E-Commerce and the digital economy in driving substantial economic value in the region. The event is a groundbreaking platform for catalyzing the transition to the digital economy, and harnessing opportunities for inclusive growth through partnerships and collaboration.
The event is organized by Africa Center for Economic Dialogue (AfCED), Makerere University UniPod, and Ssebutinde Creative Concepts (SCC), among other key partners.
Who will participate? 700 participants
Entrepreneurs
Investors
Policy makers & government departments
Academia
Development partners
Diplomatic missions
Theme:
'Galvanizing the transition to the digital economy - Harnessing opportunities in E-Commerce for inclusive growth.'
Our theme celebrates the spirit of innovation, resilience, and adaptability. It invites participants to envision a future where E-Commerce transcends boundaries, transforms industries, and creates new pathways for Economic prosperity within the region.
Scope of fields in E-Commerce:
Fintechs
Online Stores
Digital payments
Supply and logistics
Multichannel digital marketing
Software development
Cyber security
BlockChain technology
AI, AR and VR technologies
Among others
Expected outcomes:
Forge partnerships that drive Cross-Sector Collaboration
Flow of capital to scalable and innovative projetcs
Launch major projects during the event
Launch ongoing post activities that will grow emanate to upcoming events.
Develop actionable recommendations for policy makers
Advocate for friendly E-Commerce regulations.
Key Activities:
Keynote addresses
Interactive workshops
E-Commerce showcase
Panel discussions
Networking Galore
Launch of key projects
Pitching
Regional Business Growth
Promoting business growth and opportunities within the East Africa region.