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Session Description

Digital inclusion in Africa is entering a new phase. While connectivity has expanded significantly, the real challenge—and opportunity—now lies in translating access into meaningful usage, socio-economic participation, and measurable business growth.

This strategic open roundtable brings together senior leaders from across the mobile ecosystem, development organisations, and technology partners to explore how digital inclusion can be operationalised as a core business strategy and societal impact driver.

The session will examine:

How inclusion initiatives are delivering tangible socio-economic outcomes

Where operators are unlocking new revenue streams and customer growth

The role of AI, fintech, and digital ecosystems in accelerating meaningful use

What it takes to measure and scale impact beyond connectivity

Grounded in real-world experience and practical insights, the discussion will also spotlight the GSMA Business Imperative for Digital Inclusion Guide as a tool to help organisations embed inclusion into strategy, operations, and value creation.

Category	Content
Session Title	From Inclusion to Impact: Turning Digital Inclusion into Real Growth in Africa’s Transformation Era
Format	Seminar: 10 min keynote • 40 min insight dialogue • 10 Q&A
Strategic Intent	Position digital inclusion as a core growth driver; amplify GSMA DI Guide; shift focus from access → usage → measurable impact
Africa Relevance	Expanding coverage but persistent usage gap driven by affordability, skills, and relevance; underserved groups include women, rural, and low-literacy populations
Strategic Opportunity	Revenue growth, customer expansion, ecosystem development; alignment with AU Agenda 2063 (inclusive growth, digital economy)

Places are limited and subject to eligibility. If you're interested in attending the roundtable, please contact Mahima Dalal at mdalal@gsma.com and we'll be in touch to confirm your place.