
Technology Special Interest Group
Technology
Special Interest Group.
Digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence and infrastructure built for Africa.
Why the Technology Special Interest Group matters
A focused mandate for
Technology.
The Technology Special Interest Group connects founders, engineers, investors, policymakers and researchers working to close the digital divide. Its mandate spans trusted AI, affordable connectivity, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance and the commercialisation of African innovation. The Vice President will convene practical working groups, elevate proven solutions and turn cross-sector insight into programmes that can scale across borders.

Technology Special Interest Group leadership
Leadership for the
Technology mandate.
Melo Forchu leads the Technology Special Interest Group and guides its work on Digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence and infrastructure built for Africa.
The Technology Special Interest Group connects founders, engineers, investors, policymakers and researchers working to close the digital divide. Its mandate spans trusted AI, affordable connectivity, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance and the commercialisation of African innovation. The Vice President will convene practical working groups, elevate proven solutions and turn cross-sector insight into programmes that can scale across borders.
Technology Special Interest Group membership
Contribute to the
Technology mandate.
Apply to participate in Technology Special Interest Group working sessions, sector conversations and practical initiatives focused on Digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence and infrastructure built for Africa.
