More than 1,500 people from more than 50 nations will attend the continental education and technology conference, which will be held in Dar es Salaam from May 7 to 9, 2025.

During a fundraising dinner extravaganza on April 16, 2025, Tanzania raised almost Sh1.6 billion in a single night in anticipation of hosting the 18th eLearning Africa Summit. More than 1,500 people from more than 50 nations will attend the continental education and technology conference, which will be held in Dar es Salaam from May 7 to 9, 2025. Education ministers, scholars, innovators, and policymakers from Africa and beyond are anticipated to atte

nd the event to talk about the future of digital learning.

Works Minister Abdallah Ulega, who is in charge of the fundraising event on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister, called the summit a historic chance for Tanzania. According to Mr. Ulega, the meeting puts Tanzania back on the international scene. It coincides with the government's efforts to improve ICT use across the board, particularly in education, and to bolster its digital diplomacy. He emphasized Tanzania's need to use digital learning platforms.

The money generated will go toward student involvement, logistical planning, and innovative displays at the summit. Prof. Adolf Mkenda, Tanzania's Minister of Education, Science and Technology, described the occasion as a significant turning point in the country's educational reform initiatives.