Cape Town, South Africa – November 4–6, 2025
As the world accelerates toward digital transformation, one event is defining how nations can do it inclusively, safely, and sustainably: the Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Under the theme “DPI in Practice: Implementing Tomorrow’s Digital Society Today,” this year’s Summit convenes global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to turn dialogue into decisive action. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Summit promises to deliver tangible pathways for countries to strengthen their DPI ecosystems — the digital foundations that enable secure identity systems, interoperable payments, trusted data sharing, and inclusive online access.
A Platform for Collaboration and Action
More than just a conference, the Global DPI Summit serves as a collaborative platform for nations and partners advancing their digital journeys. Through engaging keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking sessions, and hands-on workshops, delegates will explore how digital public goods can drive progress in governance, economic empowerment, and service delivery.
The event’s agenda highlights practical approaches to designing, implementing, and governing DPI with a focus on safety, inclusivity, and trust — ensuring technology becomes a public good that benefits all citizens, not just a few.
Opening Ceremony: Africa’s Digital Leadership on Display
The Summit will open with a powerful ceremony led by Honourable Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, who will deliver a keynote on Africa’s digital sovereignty and DPI leadership. His address will set the tone for a new era — one where African nations lead not as consumers of digital innovation, but as architects of their own digital futures.
Following his remarks, a distinguished fireside conversation featuring the Summit’s co-hosts will explore the transformative potential of DPI across the continent. The dialogue will underscore Africa’s readiness to harness digital infrastructure for inclusive economic growth, resilient governance, and enhanced public service delivery.
Why It Matters
As global conversations on DPI evolve, Africa stands at the forefront of reimagining how technology can empower communities, bridge inequalities, and foster accountability. From digital ID systems to interoperable payment rails and open data frameworks, DPI is becoming the cornerstone of a modern, democratic, and equitable digital society.
The 2025 Summit in Cape Town symbolizes not only collaboration but also Africa’s bold statement: that the continent is ready to shape the global digital agenda on its own terms — one grounded in openness, inclusion, and shared prosperity.
Learn more and register at www.globaldpisummit.org
