The National ICT Summit
A national stakeholder platform run by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Republic of Namibia, since 2014.
A platform built to close the digital divide
The Summit began as a Telecom Namibia initiative, later partnered with government through the Ministry, and was phased into the National ICT Summit so that it could serve a broader spectrum of stakeholders.
ICT has developed gradually over the years into a facilitator that enables the industries and many other sectors of the economy to leapfrog. The Summit creates a platform for the ICT industry to discuss trends and challenges facing the industry globally and in the country, and industry players use it to showcase their ICT solutions and services.
The Summit also exposes the youth to the latest ICT trends and affords them the opportunity to present their own innovations and inventions. It positions ICT as a vital tool in achieving Government’s national priorities of economic growth and development towards the goals of poverty eradication and shared prosperity for all Namibians.
What the Ministry commits to
Mandate
To create a platform for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry to discuss the trends and challenges facing the industry globally and in the country. To encourage ICT industry players to showcase their ICT solutions as well as to expose the youth to the latest ICT trends.
Vision
To be the ICT Summit for all Namibians, joining hands and living up to the image of ICT for all Namibians.
Mission
To be the main catalyst in empowering Namibians to be ICT professionals able to unlock the full potential of technology and human capital, and to deliver value to the citizens, visitors and investors, so that Namibia becomes a leader in ICT development in Africa.
Objectives of the National ICT Summit
- 01Provide a creative and unique opportunity, and develop interactions between all ICT experts, policymakers, corporations, industry players and innovators
- 02Develop a platform for ICT industries to discuss challenges and provide a unique path to stakeholders to show potential solutions
- 03Empower Namibians to become professionals of ICT, enabling them to unlock the potential of technology and human capital
- 04Deliver value to the citizens of Namibia, its visitors and investors, equipping the country to become a market leader in the development of ICT in Africa
- 05Promote and enhance development in the field of technology to push Namibia into becoming competitive across national and international borders
- 06Raise awareness regarding usage of ICT projects, and provide detailed guidance on how this helps sectors overcome challenges
The 9th National ICT Summit
“Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: Digital Pathways to Reduce Unemployment and Eradicate Poverty.”