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The Future Ready Summit invites you to transcend boundaries and embrace the limitless possibilities of a digitally transformed Tanzania.Be part of a monumental shift as we unlock a future that knows no bounds.

What to expect

These high-level sessions bring together all participants to explore overarching themes that shape the future. Featuring, the opening and the closing sessions, keynote addresses, expert panels, and thought-provoking discussions, plenaries will highlight major trends, showcase innovations, and set the strategic tone for the summit and the various thematic topics.

We shall invite the partners to showcase their cutting edge solutions shaping the future of our continent.

These focused deep dives on the various thematic topics that invite a specialized group of partners/attendees. The idea being to create spaces where different experts are able to share their opinion or contribute to the debate.

Real-world examples of innovation in action. These sessions delve into practical applications, success stories, and lessons learned from leading-edge projects, offering valuable insights for implementation and scalability.

We cannot speak about being future ready without having the youth voice in the summit. We’ll therefore have a spirited and interactive debate where young leaders voice their perspectives on key issues affecting the future. This platform empowers the next generation to challenge ideas, propose solutions, and contribute to shaping a sustainable and inclusive tomorrow.

2025 Thematic Focus Areas

Sustainable Infrastructure:

Sustainable Infrastructure:

Building Resilient & Smart Systems: With 68% of the world’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, smart urban and data-driven systems are essential to optimize urban services, enhance efficiency, and create future-ready, connected cities. These innovations drive economic growth and improve quality of life for all.

Future-Ready Skills

Future-Ready Skills

Developing the Urban Workforce: By 2030, over 375 million workers globally will need to adapt to automation and digital transformation, with urban economies at the forefront of this shift. Equipping the workforce with future-ready skills is essential for fostering economic growth and social inclusion. Public-private partnerships and lifelong learning initiatives will be key to ensuring cities remain competitive and inclusive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Empowering People

Empowering People

Inclusive Cities for All: Inclusive cities prioritize equity, accessibility, and opportunities for all, focusing on marginalized groups through affordable housing, education, and digital inclusion. People-centric urban planning fosters social cohesion and ensures no one is left behind in shaping the cities of the future.

OUR PARTNERS

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Vodacom Tanzania

Vodacom Tanzania Plc is a telecommunication company in Tanzania offering products and services ranging from voicemail, data and messaging to leased lines, PABX and international connectivity and remote satellite communication. Vodacom Tanzania also offers products and services for mobile banking, hosting, data storage, disaster recovery and security solutions.

FUNGUO

FUNGUO is a UNDP Initiative funded by the European Union as part of the “Business Environment, Growth and Innovation” (BEGIN) Programme. Other funders include UNDP itself and the UK Government through the Africa Technology and Innovation Partnership (ATIP) Programme. FUNGUO aims to increase the number of successfully scaled innovative ventures. It does so by addressing the challenges and gaps in the innovation ecosystem that hinder the scaling of innovative impact ventures, while fostering an environment that supports innovation for development and empowers innovators, entrepreneurs, and enablers.

COSTECH
The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a government agency responsible for coordinating and promoting scientific research, technology, and innovation in Tanzania. It operates under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and plays a crucial role in policy formulation, funding, and supporting research institutions and innovation hubs.

Summit Agenda

Shaping Urban Futures: Smart. Sustainable. Inclusive 

 

The 2025 theme reflects the urgent need to reimagine our cities to address the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and technological disruption.

 

MONDAY

  • 12 May 2025

Opening Ceremony
Key note address, panels and GoH Speech

12 May 2025
13 May 2025

TUESDAY

  • 13 May 2025

Smart Cities for All: Bridging the Digital Divide Through Inclusive Technologies
Case Study & Fireside chat

 

E-Government Services that foster citizen engagement for urban development
Case Study

 

The future of Smart Mobility
TED Talk

 

The Digital Water Revolution: Smart Water Solutions for Future Cities
Expert Presentation

 

Smart Energy
Case Study & Plenary

WEDNESDAY

  • 14 MAY 2025

Financing Sustainable Infrastructure
Plenary

 

The role of Public Private Partnerships in advancing smart and sustainable urbanization
Case Study & Fireside chat

 

Inclusive Urban Design - A Shenzen case study
Case Study

 

Urban planning in smart cities: Balancing growth, resources, and sustainability

Fireside chat

 

The future workplace, bridging the skill gap and spurring innovation

Youth Debate

 

14 MAY 2025

Future Ready Summit Countdown

May 12th – May 16th

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Featured Speakers

Here, innovation is the currency, youth and communities are catalysts for change, and driving potential to new heights is the norm.

Philip Besiimire
Philip Besiimire MD Vodacom Tanzania
Philip Besiimire
Philip Besiimire MD Vodacom Tanzania
Philip Besiimire
Philip Besiimire MD Vodacom Tanzania
Philip Besiimire
Philip Besiimire MD Vodacom Tanzania
Philip Besiimire
Philip Besiimire MD Vodacom Tanzania
Philip Besiimire
Philip Besiimire MD Vodacom Tanzania

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