The 2024 edition of the AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit, organised by AllAfrica Global Media, has commenced in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Summit will convene over 300 African media owners and operators, government officials, corporate leaders, academics, civil society champions, and development partners. They will discuss the media industry’s business aspects and its pivotal role in shaping Africa’s future.

This platform focuses on pivotal themes such as African Economic Transformation, AI and Technology, Regional Integration, Misinformation Challenges, Governance, and Capacity Building, while also calling attention to Sustainable Business Models.

Scheduled to be held from Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to Friday, May 10, 2024, the summit adopts the theme “Re-engineering African Media in Times of Critical Transformation.” It encompasses discussions, panels, and innovations aimed at reshaping the continent’s media landscape.

One of the focal points of this year’s event is the 2024 Media Excellence Awards, honouring outstanding contributions in journalism and media development across Africa.

Innovations to be showcased at the summit include advancements in digital public debate, AI integration, virtual reality experiences, and the introduction of the “Ubuntuverse” metaverse platform.

“We are thrilled to partner with AllAfrica to present the Ubuntuverse at this year’s summit. This collaboration is more than a technological venture; it’s a cultural bridge. The Ubuntuverse is designed to foster a community that thrives on mutual respect and collective progress, using technology to empower and unite,” founder and CEO of Ubuntu Tribe, Mamadou Kwidjim Toure says.

This cutting-edge collaboration between AllAfrica and Ubuntu Tribe marks a consequential move towards cultural exchange and technological empowerment.

“The partnership with Ubuntu Tribe comes at a crucial time. As we tackle the challenges of misinformation in our digital age, the connected technologies we are showcasing, especially the Ubuntuverse, provide transformative tools for factual reporting and cultural exchange. This is a leap forward in our mission to inform and empower,” Dr Tendai Mhizha, AllAfrica Senior Advisor says.

Amadou Mahtar Ba, co-founder and executive chairman of AllAfrica, stressed the important role of media in African development. He urged leaders to leverage innovative technologies for positive impact.

The AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit serves as a pivotal dialogue platform uniting media leaders, policy-makers, activists, and stakeholders championing Africa’s progress.

The summit will climax at the Media Excellence Awards ceremony to celebrate excellence and the impactful role of media in African growth and prosperity.

AllAfrica will honour the winners at an elegant gala dinner on May 9, 2024 at the prestigious Glee Hotel.

“We believe celebrating excellence in media and African development is of utmost importance to ensure the continuity of high-quality journalism and impactful contributions to the prosperity of our continent,” Amadou Mahtar Ba, co-founder and executive chairman of AllAfrica speaks of the 2024 Media Excellence Awards.