The 48th International Conference on African Business and Technology convenes in Mississauga, Canada, to spotlight the dynamic interplay between African entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and global economic integration. This landmark edition brings together scholars, industry disruptors, and policymakers to interrogate the forces reshaping commerce and technology across the African continent. By bridging diaspora expertise with on-the-ground African realities, the conference cultivates actionable knowledge and cross-border collaboration.