Le Faso Digital attracts 201 digital innovation entries
The virtual fair in Ouagadougou concluded with plans for a 2028 international conference on West African online media.
The second edition of Le Faso Digital, a virtual fair for digital solutions, officially closed on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Organized by Lefaso.net from October 17 to 24, the event saw 201 national digital innovation competition entries validated. Innovators, entrepreneurs, companies, institutions, and citizens engaged in discussions on digital inclusion, sovereignty, and innovation over eight days.
Dr. Cyriaque Paré, president of the organizing committee, expressed satisfaction with the event's progress, noting a significant increase from the 34 candidate solutions in 2025 to 208 registered this year, with 201 validated. These innovations span critical sectors including commerce, education, health, agriculture, finance, governance, environment, and digital infrastructure, demonstrating Burkina Faso's local talent in developing tailored digital solutions.
Following this edition, organizers will take a break in 2027 to prepare for an international conference in 2028. This conference will mark 30 years of online press in West Africa and coincide with the 25th anniversary of Lefaso.net. Discussions during the fair covered artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, regulation, digital financial services, national languages, and business digital transformation.
Why it mattersInnovations in commerce, education, health, agriculture, and finance were showcased, directly impacting these sectors in Burkina Faso.