Forum Mission and Alignment

The Africa Regional Forum provides a collaborative platform for EDM Association members across the continent to connect, exchange insights, and address key challenges and opportunities in data management. The forum supports alignment with regional market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry practices.

• • Strengthen the African EDM Association community by encouraging greater member engagement, collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing.
• • Provide practical learning opportunities through member-led discussions focused on data maturity journeys, implementation of DCAM and CDMC frameworks, and emerging capabilities such as knowledge graphs and AI-enabled data management.
• • Leverage EDM Association expertise, research, and global resources to share insights on critical topics including data governance, risk management, privacy, AI adoption, and the evolving regulatory landscape across African markets.

Help Shape the Future of the African Forum

To ensure the African Forum continues to deliver relevant and valuable discussions, we'd really appreciate your feedback through our short survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete, but your input will play an important role in shaping the future direction of the Forum, including the topics, speakers, and areas of focus that matter most to you.

The success of this community depends on the engagement of its members. By sharing your feedback, you'll help us grow the Forum and ensure it continues to meet the needs of data professionals across the region.

Forum Leadership