Digital Week 2025 opened in Cotonou under the banner of innovation, inclusion and digital sovereignty. At the opening ceremony, Benin's Minister of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation praised the vitality of the Beninese and African digital ecosystem, highlighting the growing importance of the sector for the transformation of societies and the economic development of the continent.
The theme of this edition, “AI, media, digital – being entrepreneurial to shape our common future”, invites in-depth reflection on the impact of artificial intelligence, the transformation of the media and the place of digital technology as the universal language of modern economies. Three major responsibilities were highlighted: building an inclusive African AI, making the continent a player in AI, and encouraging digital entrepreneurship.
A space for exchange and experimentation
This year, Digital Week stands out for the creation of the Benchmark Space, an immersive tour designed for foreign delegations, notably from Senegal and Mali. Supported by six key organisations (ASIN, CNIN, ANIP, Sèmè City, APDP, ADPME), this initiative offers an immersion in the Beninese digital experience through visits, thematic workshops and in-depth exchanges. The aim: to show that African solutions exist, work and can inspire other countries.
A constellation of events
SENUM 2025 offers a variety of activities reflecting the richness of Benin's digital ecosystem:
The Olympiad Oscars, celebrating the talent of young Africans;
Benin CyberDay, a forum for strategic exchanges on cybersecurity;
The Africa Health Tech Bootcamp, dedicated to innovation in health;
Amazones du Digital, showcasing female entrepreneurship;
Game Hub Benin, a showcase for the creativity of game developers;
ISOC Benin's CaféNOG, for the community of network engineers;
Hack the Media, to raise awareness of the issues surrounding fake news;
The final of the Data AI competition, showcasing data scientists and the responsible use of AI.
More information at https://semainedunumerique.bj/