The West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) is the leading platform for media professionals, policymakers, academics, and civil society actors in West Africa. Taking place from October 9–11, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, WAMECA 2025 will focus on “Journalism and Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa.” This high-level gathering will explore how emerging digital systems, from identity registries to data platforms, are reshaping civic life, governance, and the future of journalism on the continent.

In Africa, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is gradually gaining prominence at the heart of democratic participation and social transformation. From e-governance tools to digital ID systems, DPI promises efficiency and wider access, but it also raises pressing questions about privacy, surveillance, and accountability. WAMECA 2025 will bring together global and regional experts to unpack these issues and shape the way forward.

Recognised as one of the most influential journalism conferences in Africa, WAMECA has become a hub for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration across the region. Participants will engage in robust conversations on press freedom, digital transformation, and the role of journalists in ensuring that digital public infrastructure is inclusive, transparent, and rights-respecting.

Join us for WAMECA 2025, a premier gathering of editors, journalists, policymakers, innovators, and development partners. Be part of thought-provoking discussions on media, governance, and technology in Africa, while building valuable networks across borders.

The West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards is the ultimate meeting place for changemakers working at the intersection of journalism, technology, and governance in Africa.