Session 3A: Leveraging Data for Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Data Centers for Africa’s Digital Future: A Need for a Continental Green Data Centre Master Plan

The session aims to create a heightened awareness of the critical need for adequate data centers and the development of a Continental Green Data Centre Master Plan, fostering discussions that identify key stakeholders and collaborative partnerships essential for enhancing digital infrastructure in Africa.

Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD and Digital Investment Facility (DIF)

Moderator: A representative from DIF

Presentation:

1. Fabio di Stefano, presenting the European Union, International Partnerships contribution to digitalization and data governance policies
2. Teppo Kettula, presenting the Digital Investment Facility strategy

Speakers:

1. Faith Waithaka, Schneider Electric –
2. Martin Koyabe, Africa Hub, GFCE –
3. Nhlanhla Dlamini, Programmes Manager, Southern Africa Telecommunications Association.
4. Ms Judy Nguru, Senior Vice President Strategic Development, Raxio Data

Online Link:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ybh39bH8T-K7osyQIoZ4Pw