Abuja to Host Continental Tech Leaders at Inntech Summit 2025, Boosting Africa’s Digital Diplomacy
When Africa’s top technologists, innovators, 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 more take center stage in continental diplomacy and economic strategy.
The summit, which is regarded as one of the most important technological events in the continent’s calendar, is anticipated to influence policy alignment, fortify frameworks for cross-border innovation, and increase Africa’s involvement in the global digital economy.
The event, which organizers characterize as a pivotal moment for Africa’s scientific and economic future, is expected to involve executives from the corporate sector, government officials, international partners, and global development organizations.
During a pre-event news conference in Abuja, Ahmed Mansur, the chairman of the InnTech Summit, stated that the event had developed into Africa’s “flagship platform” for innovation and digital transformation.
He pointed out that the focus of the summit represents the continent’s increasing recognition that technology is increasingly essential to long-term resilience, inclusivity, national security, and economic competitiveness.
Mansur declared, “Africa stands at a pivotal moment.”
“Our goal is to establish an environment where ideas meet impact, where academics, business executives, policymakers, and innovators transform 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 transform societies globally.”
According to Mansur, the meeting has already drawn a lot of interest from international technology firms, institutional investors, and African private sector executives who are dedicated to creating a reliable and inclusive digital future. He claims that the variety of alliances shows that the continent is becoming more prepared 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 posed by 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, Babayeju said.
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 crucial to the nation’s developing AI and data-governance frameworks, are also anticipated.
“Africa’s premier platform for accelerating innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development is the InnTech Summit,” Babayeju said.
“Connecting people, ideas, and technology to promote shared prosperity is our aim. This year, it is especially important to concentrate on Green Digital Africa and the governance frameworks required for AI.
He said the conference will strengthen the partnership between public institutions and private business, which he called essential.
“The private sector propels the economy, but the government sets the policies. He continued, “That is why InnTech is so crucial.
The importance of the event has been reaffirmed by industry partners. The founder of Microvis MFB and chairman of Glovis Almond Group, Kayode Akinade, stated that technologies that enable businesses to adjust in real time are now necessary due to the continent’s rapid digital growth.
The degree of digital change was far less advanced ten years ago than it is now. This is the ideal opportunity to get engaged. We anticipate new insights that companies can use in digital communication and AI to increase market penetration,” he stated.
Technically speaking, the summit’s technical lead, Rex Abitogun, CEO of Management Edge, stated that the event is designed to drive institutions to the cutting edge of digital preparedness and challenge Africa’s technological narrative.
As AI becomes more widely used, one needs to keep ahead of the curve. He said, “Participants can anticipate the best technical insights.”
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 additional confirmed speakers.
