Experts in the digital infrastructure space are set to create a unified framework to support digital infrastructure investments on the continent.
The experts will gather at the inaugural Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference by Africa Hyperscalers Media. According to the organisers, the event aims to unite Africa’s digital infrastructure community and foster collaboration and innovation across data centres, connectivity, cloud services, and related sectors.
“Our mission is clear: to break down silos hindering Africa’s digital growth,” said Temilade Ojo, Business Development Executive at Africa Hyperscalers Media. “By convening senior leaders from regulatory bodies, carrier networks, hyperscale operators, and investment firms, we aim to create a unified framework supporting robust digital infrastructure across the continent.”
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Data centres are critical infrastructures for modern businesses and governments, providing secure and reliable digital data storage, processing, and management. Despite this, Nigeria has fewer data centres than other African countries, such as South Africa and Kenya.
Nigeria has about 12 data centres but doesn’t have hyper-scale data centres, which are designed to support very large-scale IT infrastructure. South Africa built its first hyper-scale data centre about seven years ago, and Airtel is currently building one in Nigeria.
The conference, themed ‘The Power of Convergence,’ will serve as a platform for stakeholders to forge partnerships, drive investment, and explore cutting-edge technologies shaping Africa’s digital future. It will feature insightful sessions and distinguished speakers addressing key topics, including data centre and cloud development, seamless connectivity, digital infrastructure funding opportunities, and sustainability.
