Burkina Faso: 21st Digital Week postponed to November 24, technological sovereignty at the heart of discussions
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Burkina Faso: 21st Digital Week postponed to November 24, technological sovereignty at the heart of discussions (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 21st Digital Week in Burkina Faso, originally scheduled for November 17–21, 2026, will now take place from November 24 to 27 at the SIAO site in Ouagadougou. Under the theme of technological sovereignty, the event features conferences, competitions and the SITICO exhibition.
Digital Week 2026: Innovations, Artificial Intelligence and Free Training on the Agenda (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 21st Digital Week, themed on technological sovereignty, will be held from 24 to 27 November 2026 at the SIAO in Ouagadougou, after its dates were changed. Free ICT training sessions will start on 16 November in several cities.
Digital Week in Burkina Faso: The 21st edition will be held from 24 to 27 November (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 21st Digital Week will take place from 24 to 27 November 2026 at the SIAO in Ouagadougou, under the theme of technological sovereignty. The programme includes robot demonstrations, a robotics competition and free ICT training.
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