Participants Say Expo Provides Platform for Knowledge Exchange

Addis Ababa May 19¸2025 (ENA) -- Participants of the Ethiopian Technology Expo 2025 emphasized that the event provided a vital platform for learning, collaboration, and the exchange of knowledge.

Barnabas Mekonnen, National Supervisor of Digital Identity, showcased Ethiopia’s achievements in digital identity during the Expo.

 

He noted that the expansion of digital identity systems is playing a pivotal role in building the country's digital economy and accelerating national development.

Describing the initiative as the largest of its kind in Africa, Barnabas added that Ethiopia's digital identity program will be prominently featured at the upcoming ID-4 Africa Expo next week.

Mekonnen Tiku, representing a local private software development firm, praised the Expo as a reflection of Ethiopia’s advancing digital capabilities.

 

He commended the government’s commitment to the digital sector, stating that its support for private enterprises has significantly contributed to recent technological progress.

Participants collectively reaffirmed their commitment to advancing technology in the country, expressing confidence that their continued efforts will contribute meaningfully to the realization of a fully digital Ethiopia.

Dejene Habte, Web and Application Team Leader at the Amhara Regional State Innovation and Technology Development Bureau, said their team presented a range of digital solutions at the Expo.

 

These included smart room technologies, digital surveillance cameras installed along development corridors, and innovations integrated into infrastructure projects.

“The Expo allowed us to showcase our progress in the Amhara region while gaining valuable insights from other regions,” he said, underscoring their dedication to supporting the national Digital Ethiopia initiative