Al is moving inward. Cloud is going borderless. Security is being redefined. The rules have changed, across every vertical. The Vertical Congress brings together the tech, insights, and innovators shaping what’s next for your industry.
Cloud is evolving. AI is moving inward. Security is being redefined.
The rules are changing across every industry. The Vertical Congress creates a focused platform to connect strategic ambition with practical solutions—bringing policy, technology and enterprise leadership into one room.
Think bigger. Build smarter. Deliver impact.
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Executive perspectives
Leadership insights on the priorities redefining public and private sector transformation.
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Industry-specific dialogue
Focused tracks that turn big technology themes into relevant, sector-ready strategies.
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Three strategic verticals
One platform. Distinct industry outcomes.
Each track is designed around the priorities of its sector, enabling deeper conversations, stronger connections and more practical takeaways.
Government
Modernise public services, strengthen digital trust and create secure, citizen-centric experiences at scale.
Digital Government
Cyber Resilience
Data & AI
Smart Infrastructure
Education
Build connected campuses, empower educators and unlock secure, inclusive learning experiences for the future.
Connected Campus
AI in Learning
Digital Equity
Secure Access
BFSI
Accelerate trusted digital banking, improve resilience and turn intelligence into better customer and business outcomes.
Digital Banking
Fraud & Risk
Cloud Modernisation
Customer Experience
What to expect
Built for clarity, connection and action.
A carefully curated experience that combines strategic thinking with practical technology conversations.
Solution showcases
Explore relevant innovations from leading global and regional technology players.
Thought leadership
Fresh perspectives from policymakers, technology leaders and industry visionaries.
Breakout labs
Vertical-specific sessions that turn strategic priorities into actionable next steps.
Executive networking
Connect with peers and partners who are shaping Ethiopia’s digital future.
Agenda snapshot
A focused day of ideas and outcomes.
The final agenda, speaker line-up and session titles will be announced closer to the event.
Programme timings are indicative and can be updated.
02:00 PM
Arrival & registration
Welcome refreshments and networking.
03:00 PM
Opening remarks
Setting the vision for outcome-led transformation.
03:20 PM
Leadership keynote
Technology, resilience and Ethiopia’s next growth chapter.
04:00 PM
Thought leadership forum
Perspectives from industry leaders and strategic partners.
05:00 PM
Vertical breakout sessions
Government · Education · BFSI
06:30 PM
Solution showcase & networking
Engage with technologies and experts relevant to your priorities.
07:30 PM
Recognition evening & dinner
Celebrating leaders and organisations creating measurable impact.
Agenda snapshot
The final agenda, speaker line-up and session titles will be announced closer to the event.
Venue
Meet us in Addis Ababa.
Sheraton Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A premium setting designed for executive conversations, solution discovery and meaningful industry networking.