Faeza Asad Khan, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Abacus, represented Pakistan’s technology leadership at MWC Kigali 2025, where she joined a distinguished panel discussion titled “Purpose-Driven Connectivity: Powering Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment for Africa’s Digital Future.” The event, held at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda on October 23, brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and technology experts from across the world to discuss how intelligent connectivity can transform access into empowerment and accelerate digital inclusion across the African continent.
The session focused on how purpose-driven technology can play a transformative role in addressing socio-economic challenges while driving sustainable innovation. Faeza Asad Khan shared insights from Abacus’s global experience in building connected, inclusive ecosystems that enable equitable growth. She highlighted how collaboration between public and private stakeholders can drive meaningful digital progress and strengthen local economies through innovation-led initiatives. Her remarks emphasized the importance of embedding social purpose within technology frameworks to ensure that digital transformation benefits diverse communities.
As one of the key speakers, Khan underscored that connectivity should not be viewed as an end in itself but as an enabler of opportunity. She reflected on how expanding digital infrastructure can open new pathways for education, entrepreneurship, and access to essential services in emerging regions. The panel further explored how strategic investments and policy frameworks can encourage inclusive digital growth while building resilience across sectors. Industry experts also discussed the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and cloud computing in supporting Africa’s transition toward a more interconnected and innovation-driven future.
MWC Kigali 2025 served as Africa’s premier platform for dialogue on the digital economy, bringing together international leaders, investors, and innovators to shape a shared vision for the region’s technological progress. For Abacus, participation in such a global forum reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to advancing purposeful innovation and fostering inclusive growth. The company’s contribution to this dialogue demonstrated its role as a regional leader in leveraging technology to create impact that goes beyond business performance, driving real social and economic value.
The event concluded with a shared recognition among participants that collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity remain at the heart of sustainable digital transformation. Abacus’s participation at MWC Kigali 2025 highlighted Pakistan’s growing engagement with global technology platforms and its expanding influence in shaping discussions on connectivity and digital empowerment.
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