Innovate and Invest: Unlocking Tanzania's Digital Sector Growth with Japanese Expertise & Capital

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Background & Rationale

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Background

Tanzania’s digital ecosystem is rapidly expanding, driven by broadband rollout, tech hubs, and ICT innovation centers. The country is positioning itself as a gateway for Japanese investment in East Africa’s tech sector.

Japan’s advanced technology and Society 5.0 vision offer strategic opportunities for collaboration in AI, IoT, fintech, robotics, and smart infrastructure.

This forum will catalyze partnerships, knowledge transfer, and sustainable growth in Tanzania’s digital economy.

Objectives of the Forum

Showcase investment-ready projects and ICT priorities.

Facilitate dialogue between Japanese & Tanzanian stakeholders.

Enhance partnerships in tech transfer & sustainable development.

Promote Tanzania as a premier destination for digital innovation.

Forum Program

08:00 – 09:00
Door Open, Registration and Morning Breakfast
  • Attendees’ registration
  • Opportunity for informal networking
  • Investment and ICT Videos Playing – TISEZA, PDPC & Country Video - TTB
Official Opening
  • National Anthems: Tanzania and Japan (10 minutes)
  • Welcoming Remarks: Mr. Greyson Ishengoma, Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Japan (5 minutes)
  • Remarks: Mr. Leopold Shayo - Director ICT Services, Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority – TISEZA (5 minutes)
  • Opening Remarks: Mr. Mulembwa Denis Munaku – Director of Communication Services (DC), Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Tanzania (10 minutes)
09:00 – 09:25
09:25 – 10:00
Keynote Presentation
  • Presenter: Mr. Florent Morice Mtuka – Assistant Director, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Tanzania
  • Topic: “PARTNERING IN TANZANIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE”
  • Focus: Tanzania ICT Investment Profile & Video (20 minutes)
  • Presenter: Mr. Leopold Shayo – Director ICT Services, Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA)
  • Topic: Investment Climate in Tanzania and Investment Opportunities
  • Focus: Tanzania Investment Incentives (10 minutes)
  • Presenter: Ms. Nobuko Mori – Global Business Division, TOPPAN HOLDINGS INC.
  • Topic: A Strategic Partnership for Digital Government Transformation in Tanzania
  • Focus: Business development and collaboration strategies in Tanzania (10 minutes)
Coffee Break
10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 11:45
Panel Discussion: Advancing Tanzania’s Digital Transformation
  • Keynote Speakers/Panelists: (Max 15 minutes each)
  • Mr. Leopold Shayo – Director ICT Services, Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA)
  • Ms. Bahati Zuberi – Acting Assistant Director, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT)
  • Ms. Rehema Khamis Abdallah – Director, Zanzibar Office, Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
  • Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga – Director General, Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC)
  • Mr. Albert Richard Dohoyi – Director of Operations, Research and Development, Universal Communications Services Access Fund (UCSAF)
  • Mr. Vedastus Wambura Mwita – Director of Commercial, Tanzania Telecommunication Corporation Ltd (TTCL)
  • Ms. Nobuko Mori – Global Business Division, TOPPAN HOLDINGS INC.
  • Moderator: Ms. Edna Dioniz Chuku, Counsellor – Economic Affairs, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Japan
  • Discussion Topics:
  • Digital Infrastructure Development
  • Regulatory Framework and Policy Implementation
  • Public-Private Partnership in ICT
  • Data Protection and Cybersecurity
  • Digital Skills and Capacity Building
Q & A Session
  • All panelists respond to participants’ questions (30 minutes)
11:45 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:20
Official Closing
  • Ms. Rehema Khamis Abdallah – Director of the Zanzibar Office, Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) (5 minutes)
Photo Session
  • Official group photo and media coverage (10 minutes)
12:20 – 12:30
12:30 – 15:00
Lunch & Networking / B2B Meetings
  • Buffet lunch service
  • Dedicated time for participants to connect and initiate one-on-one conversations / B2B Meetings
  • (Lunch will be served to ALL FORUM participants)

Forum Key Focus Sectors

Connectivity
FinTech
AgriTech
Logistics (Digital Solutions)
Policy Frameworks
Space Technology
Local Innovation & Challenges

Speakers, Panelists & Moderators

Mr. Mulembwa Denis Munaku
Mr. Mulembwa Denis Munaku
Speaker
Mr. Greyson Ishengoma
Mr. Greyson Ishengoma
Speaker
Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga
Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga
Speaker
Eng. Albert Richard Dohoyi
Eng. Albert Richard Dohoyi
Speaker
Mr. Leopold Shayo
Mr. Leopold Shayo
Speaker
Ms. Rehema Khamis Abdalla
Ms. Rehema Khamis Abdalla
Speaker
Mr. Vedastus Wambura Mwita
Mr. Vedastus Wambura Mwita
Speaker
Ms. Nobuko Mori
Ms. Nobuko Mori
Speaker
Eng. Bahati Bakari Zuberi
Eng. Bahati Bakari Zuberi
Speaker
Eng. Florent Morice Mtuka
Eng. Florent Morice Mtuka
Speaker

Target Participants

200+ stakeholders from Tanzania & Japan including government, private sector, and academia.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced visibility of Tanzania’s digital potential, stronger partnerships, and new opportunities for collaboration.

Contact Us

Reach out to us for any inquiries.

Florent Mtuka

florent.mtuka@mawasiliano.go.tz

+255 764 282 463

Bahati Zuberi

bahati.zuberi@mawasiliano.go.tz

+255 655 349 625