The GLF was proud to play a central role at ITW Africa 2025, held 9–11 September at the Radisson Blu in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. As the continent’s leading connectivity event, ITW Africa brought together carriers, data centres, cloud providers, content players, satellite operators, investors, and technology innovators to explore opportunities in Africa’s fast-growing digital economy.

The GLF Lounge

At the heart of the event was the GLF Lounge, sponsored by Ciena, an exclusive hub for GLF members, partners, and invited guests. The Lounge provided a unique space for senior executives and decision-makers to hold strategic meetings, exchange ideas, and develop partnerships that will shape the future of connectivity in Africa and beyond. Throughout the week, the Lounge was alive with purposeful networking, productive conversations, and new opportunities for collaboration across the international telecoms ecosystem.

The Digital Infra Leaders Summit

Alongside the Lounge, the GLF also hosted the Digital Infra Leaders Summit - an exclusive, invitation-only half-day workshop convening C-suite executives, top investors, hyperscalers, and VIPs shaping Africa’s digital infrastructure future. The discussions were candid, strategic, and forward-looking, addressing the most pressing opportunities and challenges across the infrastructure value chain. This year’s Summit proved to be one of the most engaging and productive yet, setting the tone for continued collaboration across the region.

Strengthening the GLF Community in Africa

Our presence at ITW Africa 2025 reflects the GLF’s commitment to supporting connectivity and collaboration in one of the most dynamic growth markets in the world. By providing platforms such as the Lounge and the Summit, the GLF continues to enable industry leaders to come together, share insights, and drive investment and innovation across Africa’s digital landscape.

We extend our thanks to all GLF Members and partners who joined us in Nairobi and contributed to making ITW Africa 2025 such a success.

GLF Membership

As part of membership, GLF Members receive four complimentary delegate passes each year to Techoraco flagship events, including ITW Africa, ITW (International Telecoms Week), Capacity Europe, and other leading forums on the global connectivity calendar. This exclusive benefit ensures members are always at the centre of the conversations that matter most to our industry.