The KAS Digitalization in East Africa Conference, was convened in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK), hosted in Arusha, Tanzania, from November 8th-10th, 2023 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The overarching theme of the conference was the 'Future of the Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development.' This theme underscored the importance of leveraging digitalization as a catalyst for positive change in the East African region. This three-day event aimed to bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, experts, and industry leaders. The conference kicked off with a start-up competition at the Westerwelle Start-Up House Arusha on the first day, followed by two days of in-depth panel discussions and workshops.