Strategically set on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium serves as a premier platform to spotlight and advance Africa’s Digital Transformation Agenda, particularly the attainment of an integrated Digital Economy as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable growth through high-level dialogues to facilitate and drive investments, advance strategic partnerships and facilitate actionable collaborations between state and non-state actors. The 2025 symposium will deepen engagement between key stakeholders in the digital and financial ecosystems by spotlighting the opportunities, aligning on mutual priorities for investment and highlighting policies for long-term impact. The Forward Africa Leaders Symposium is being organized by convene Africa in partnership with ABAN (African Angels Business Network), AfBC (Africa Business Council), and Baobab Intelligence.