Kigali hosts UFI MEA Conference, in Africa for the first time23rd April 2024 | published by Paul Colston SHARE
The UFI Middle East & Africa (MEA) Conference brought together industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders in Rwanda, 15-17 April. Hosted by the Rwanda Convention Bureau at the Kigali Convention Centre, the conference explored opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the region.
Over the course of three days, attendees from 15+ countries had the opportunity to n...
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