About Conference
The Tanzania Annual ICT Conference (TAIC) is the biggest ICT sector event in Tanzania organised annually by the ICT Commission (ICTC). As for the last six conferences, TAIC brings together stakeholders including academia, researchers, development partners, business industry, investors and youth in digital innovation spaces and practitioners in the ICT Industry. The conference aims to call the attention of all stakeholders through discussion and knowledge sharing on matters related to policy, research, innovation and business aspects of the digital economy and ICT sector contribution to Tanzania’s economic growth and global digital presence. The 07th Tanzania Annual ICT Conference 2023 (TAIC 2023) will be held at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre (JNICC). TAIC 2023 will have pre-conference events of Women and Youth in ICT open to the public and will be held on 16th and 17th October 2023 respectively. The main TAIC 2023 will be held from 18th to 20th October 2023.
Conference Fees

TZS 420,000
Registered ICT Professional
TZS 500,000
Non registered ICT Professionals and other participants
300 USD
ForeignersGuest Of Honour

Hon. Nape Nnauye
Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology
Conference Speakers

Harish R. Bhatt
CEO of SOFT-TECH CONSULTANTS LTD and Satcom Networks Africa Ltd

Mr. Biju Varghese
Senior. Vice President & Business Head, APAC

Mr. Jason Yi
Board Director of Huawei Tanzania

Dr. Bello Moussa
Head of Innovation and ICT Strategies Huawei Southern Africa
Event Schedule
DAY 1 OF MAIN PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITIONS
Guest of Honour arrival and Visit exhibitions
Introductions, sponsors speech and welcoming remarks
Opening Speech - Guest of Honour
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Digital Transformation Journey of Tanzania”
Panelist
- Dr. Hassan Mshinda
- Eng. August Kowero
- Mr. David Sawe
- Ms. Annaseth Mpatwa
- Mr Theophilus Mlaki
Moderator:Dr. George Mulamula
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Unleashing emerging digital technologies in the digital transformation for job creation and socio-economic development.”
Panelist
- Mr. Mohammed Mashaka
- Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga
- Mr. Edward Anderson
- Ms Kedi Valba
Moderator: Ms. Khalila Mbowe
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Fintech for Who? Demand for Digital Financial Services and Fintech in Tanzania” UNCDF Research & Insights Specialist: Caroline Morrow
Panelist
- Jackline Nnunduma -NMB
- Caroline Morrow - UNCDF
- Emmanuel Mkilia – Personal Data Protection Commissioner
- Juhani Korhonen - Resident Twinning Advisor, EU
- Mathew Ngwahi - Fintech (Kilimo Maendeleo)
- Grayson Julius, - Cybersecurity expert
Moderator: Paul Damocha
13:50 – 14:30 LUNCH BREAK
DIGITAL SKILLS IN AI ERA The session will discuss how all Tanzania will possess digital skills to design and exploit the available AI tools for social economic development.
Panelist
- Eng. Fatma Mwamba- Catalyzing Tanzania's Digital Transformation: The Imperative of Elevating Digital Competencies
- Ezra Donald - Collaborative Capacity Building in Tech: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders in the Digital Age - The Power of Community in Tech Training
Moderator: Peter Mafole
SETTING GOLDEN STANDARDS FOR DIGITAL SECURITY AND TRUST
This panel will discuss how to :
- Bridge the gap of cybersecurity skills
- Cope with global cybersecurity demand for the energy sector
- Mitigate cybersecurity risks in telecommunication infrastructure
- Enhance consumer protection in AI era
- Strengthen data protection in in AI era
Panelist
- Karim Mchatta - AI in cybersecurity: how cybercriminals use AI
- Peter Baziwe, Understanding risks and vulnerabilities in Large Language Models-Case of ChatGPT
- Bryton Sunguya- National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
- Jason Yi-Board Director, Huawei Tanzania
- ACP Emmanuel Mkilia- Personal Data Protection as a Drive to Digital Economy, Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
- Eng. Steven Wangwe- Building a secure and safe environment for Tanzania towards a sustainable Digital economy transformation, Ministry of Information, Communication and Information
Moderator: Ken Wakati
17:30 CLOSING OF THE FIRST DAY
DAY 2 OF MAIN PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION BREAKFAST
THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE AI ERA: This session will discuss the challenges of provision of digital telecommunication services in AI era:
- Develop medium and last-mile electronic communications network infrastructure
- Prepare our network infrastructure to keep up with the Quantum Future
- Promote Secure Deployment of IPv6
- Exploiting social and economic impact of 5G
Panelist
- Noah Maina-TISPA (The State of Tanzania Internet Connectivity)
- Frank Habicht - TISPA (Tanzania Internet Exchange Points Operations )
- Simon Baltazar-TCRA (The .tz Domains Name Systems and Management)
- Pamela Chogo – ISOC (ISOC and Internet Governance in Tanzania)
Moderator: Tumaini Magila
KEYNOTE LECTURE:
“State of the AI Economy”
Speaker: Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga
10:15 – 11:00 TEA BREAK
THE DIGITAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS: This session will discuss the experience of digital payment systems in Tanzania.
Panelist
- Mr. Basil Baligumya
- Dr. Wlllium Mng’ong’ose
Moderator: Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga
DIGITAL SERVICES:
1. DIGITAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS: This session will discuss how digitalization of the judiciary system of Tanzania.
Speaker: Hon. Judge Ubena John Agatho, High Court of Tanzania
2. eGOVERNMENT AND THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: The session will discuss the e-government and emerging technologies nexus.
Speaker: Ms. Sultana Seif – Manager of Standards and Compliance in eGA
Moderator: Dr. George Mulamula
THE INNOVATIONS IN THE NEW SPACE ECONOMY: The session will discuss
- Unlocking opportunities at the intersection of drones tech and ICT – Tuku Tech
- Innovation in the New Space Economy – Pangaea Satellite
Moderator: Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga
13:15 – 14:30 LUNCH BREAK
PLATFORMS INTEOPERABILITY AND DIGITAL IDENTITY NUMBER FOR DEVELOPMENT This session will discuss:
- Importance of digital identity number
- Legal framework for platform interoperability
- Use of electronic identity and trust services in AI era
Panelist
- Digital Public Infrastructure (Lessons and Experience) by Mr. Biju Varghese Senior. Vice President & Business Head, APAC
- Mobile Identity and Authentication: Revolutionizing Digital Identity by Mr. Said Khelef
- Mohamed Mashaka- Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology
- Ms Kedi Valba – CEO and Member of the Board of the Estonian Software company, Aktors
Moderator: Peter Baziwe
LECTURE AND FIRESIDE CHAT
DIGITIZATION FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY This lecture will discuss the opportunities brought by digitalization in the local context.
Speaker: Mr. Edward Anderson
Moderator: Dr. George Mulamula
EMERGING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES USE CASES This session will discuss how various emerging digital technologies use cases can be used to advance socio-economic development.
Presenter:
Harish Bhatt- CEO, SoftTech Consultants
Topic: Navigating the Horizon: How Emerging Technologies Drive Job Creation and Social Economic Development
Prof. George Oreku – Deputy Vice Chancellor, The Open University of Tanzania
Topic: Way Forward: Leveraging AI in African Higher Education
Dr. Haji Fimbombaya – Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology
Topic: Empowering African Countries through IoT Architectural Framework
Paul Makobi- Grvatechnologies
Topic: The Potential of AI to stimulate Innovation, Economic growth and employment across various sectors of the Tanzanian economy
Moderator: Mr. Jasson Ndanguzi
PROMOTION OF TANZANIA AS AN ICT HUB This session will discuss how to build the ICT ecosystem of Tanzania to be the centre of ICT innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Panelist
- Dr Bello Moussa- Head of Innovations and Strategies, Huawei Southern Africa
- Kristof De Spiegeleer - ThreeFold
Moderator: Mr Rodrique Msechu
17:00 CLOSING OF THE SECOND DAY
DAY 3 OF MAIN PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION
AI AND METAVERSE FOR DEVELOPMENTThis session will discuss:
“The Role of AI and Metaverse in Socio-Economic Development”
Presenter
- Zephania Reuben- Artificial Intelligence Powered Innovation
- Kristof De Spiegeleer – ThreeFold
- Mr. Desmond Mushi - Meta
Moderator: Dr. George Mulamula
STATUS OF FINTECH IN TANZANIA This panel will discuss the status and challenges of Fintech startups as well as regulatory sandbox in Tanzania
Presenter
- Andrew Mahiga- Commercial Specialist, US Commercial Service
- Jacqueline Nnunduma - National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
- Kenedy Komba – Bank of Tanzania
Moderator: Ms. Khalila Mbowe
10:30 – 11:00 TEA BREAK
FUNDING STARTUPS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: This panel will discuss funding options for ICT Startups in Africa and the challenges of the funding.
Speakers
- Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CSMA), Crowdfunding as an alternative source of funding for startups.
- Andrew Mahiga - Commercial Specialist, US Commercial Service
- Mr Rodrique Msechu – Serengeti Business Angels Network
Moderator: Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga