When Africa’s top innovators, technologists, and policymakers convene at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre on November 25 for the InnTech Summit 2025—a high-level forum devoted to artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and sustainability—the Federal Capital Territory will once again take center stage in continental diplomacy and economic strategy.
The summit is anticipated to influence policy alignment, fortify cross-border innovation frameworks, and increase Africa’s involvement in the global digital economy. It is positioned as one of the most significant technological engagements on the continent’s calendar.
Participants in what organizers call a pivotal moment for Africa’s scientific and economic future include government officials, international partners, global development organizations, and leaders of the private sector.
At a pre-event news conference in Abuja, InnTech Summit Chairman Ahmed Mansur stated that the event had developed into Africa’s “flagship platform” for innovation and digital transformation.
He pointed out that the theme of the summit represents the continent’s increasing recognition that technology is increasingly essential to long-term resilience, inclusivity, national security, and economic competitiveness.
“Africa is at a critical juncture,” Mansur stated.
“Our goal is to establish a space where ideas meet impact, where academics, business executives, policymakers, and innovators turn Africa’s potential into quantifiable advancement and shared prosperity.”
“Africa must actively participate and shape the direction of this transformation as AI, data, and digital innovation reshape societies globally.”
Mansur revealed that institutional investors, international IT firms, and African private sector executives dedicated to creating a reliable and inclusive digital future have already shown a great deal of interest in the event. He claims that the variety of alliances shows how prepared the continent is to use cutting-edge technologies to boost its economy.
Mr. Taopheek Babayeju, CEO of iCentra and summit convener, reaffirmed that the goal of the 2025 edition was to bring together Africa’s leading technologists and decision-makers to promote “purposeful, inclusive innovation.” The summit, he continued, will give businesses and governments the knowledge they need to deal with the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, whose ministry has supported Nigeria’s developing digital-policy framework, will give the keynote lecture, according to Babayeju.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), two organizations essential to the nation’s developing AI and data-governance frameworks, are also anticipated.
According to Babayeju, “InnTech Summit is Africa’s flagship platform for accelerating innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development.”
Our goal is to promote shared prosperity by bringing people, ideas, and technology together. This year’s emphasis on Green Digital Africa and the governance frameworks required for AI is especially critical.
He said the meeting will strengthen cooperation between public institutions and private business, which he called an essential partnership.
“The private sector drives the economy, while the government sets the policies. InnTech is crucial because of this, he continued.
The importance of the event has been recognized by industry partners. According to Kayode Akinade, chairman of Glovis Almond Group and founder of Microvis MFB, tools that assist businesses in real-time adaptation are increasingly necessary due to the continent’s rapid digital evolution.
The degree of digital transformation was far lower ten years ago than it is now. The greatest moment to get engaged is right now. We anticipate new insights that companies may use to increase market penetration through AI and digital communication,” he stated.
Technically speaking, Rex Abitogun, CEO of Management Edge and the summit’s technical head, stated that the event is designed to drive institutions to the cutting edge of digital preparedness and challenge Africa’s technological narrative.
“One needs to keep ahead given the quick adoption of AI. From a technical perspective, participants may anticipate the best insights,” he said.
Niyi Yusuf (Verraki Partners), Dr. Tayo Aduloju (NESG), Hansatu Adegbite (UN Women), AbdulAziz Saidu (Cisco), Lola Adey (PIPA USA), Reuben Oshomah (Avanti), Oluseyi Lala (ipNX Business), Chukwuka Amadife (Fiducia International), and Stephen Ambore (Women’s World Banking) are among the other confirmed speakers.
