AfriTECH
5.0
AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence
Thursday, November 13, 2025 || 9:00am
Oriental Hotel, Lagos- Nigeria
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ABOUT EVENT
About Event
Now in its fifth year, Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) is a premier annual technology and business conference that convenes leaders across government, enterprise, startups, civil society, and academia to chart the course of Africa’s digital future. AfriTECH serves as a high-impact platform for networking, policy conversations, knowledge sharing, and showcasing tech-driven solutions for sustainable development.
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Why Attend AfriTECH?
At AfriTECH 5.0, participants will explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping Africa’s digital landscape. Whether you’re a technology professional, entrepreneur, government official, or investor, this is the place to be.
Expect to:
Learn from Thought Leaders: Hear from industry pioneers and experts who are pushing the boundaries of Telecoms, Data Centres, Direct Selling/eCommerce, AI, Fintech, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and more.
Discover Innovations
Experience hands-on demonstrations and cutting-edge solutions designed to solve Africa’s most pressing problems.
Network with Peers
Meet and collaborate with Africa’s brightest minds in technology and business, sharing ideas that will shape the future.
Engage in Meaningful Conversations
Participate in panel discussions and workshops focused on trust, security, privacy, and inclusive growth in Africa’s digital economy.
Explore Opportunities: Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and partners looking to invest in Africa’s rapidly growing tech space.
Key Themes
- Stimulate strategic dialogueon Africa’s position in the global AI race
- Explore pathways to data sovereignty and digital infrastructure ownership
- Promote indigenous innovation in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, and govtech
- Highlight policies and frameworks to support responsible AI development
- Facilitate partnerships between startups, corporates, governments, and investors
- Drive advocacy around building secure, inclusive, and sovereign tech ecosystems
Speakers
special guest
DR. AMINU MAIDA
EVC/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
special guest
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
DG/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
special guest
Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju
MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited
KEYNOTE
Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani
CEO, Digital Realty Nigeria
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Biram Fall
Regional General Manager, QNET SSA
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Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale
CVO/Founder, Digital Encode Limited
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Ayodeji Ogunmola
Director Products Management, Northsnow Ltd (UK)
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Ebehijie Momoh
CEO AfriGO Pay
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Olaniyi Ibraheem
UBankConnect, Business Development Manager (Africa)
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Adedamola Bowale
Co-founder and Technical Lead, Avancee Pinnacle (UK)
SPEAKER
Happiness Obioha
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR of Tecom
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Moniade Adeniyi
Product Innovation and Business Growth Strategist, Northsnow Limited (UK)
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DR. OLUSEYI AKINDELE
Founder/CEO, Hyperspace Technologies
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Oluwakayode Durodola
Otuntech Limited
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Muhammed Rudman
CEO Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria
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Chika Nwosu
,Managing Director, PalmPay
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Emmanuel Amos
Founder, Programos Foundation and World Summit Awards National Awards for Nigeria
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JUDE OZINEGBE
Founder and Convener - Cyberchain
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Lovelyn Okafor
Country Head, Nigeria at Newmark
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CHUKWUEMEKA ENOCH MBAEBIE
,Convener, Lagos Blockchain Week
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Dr. Temitope Alakija
Senior Lecturer,Yaba College of Technology [Yabatech]
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Olusegun Gabriel Afolabi
Co-founder & Chief Innovations Architect, Face Technologies UK Ltd.
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Chukwuebuka Ume-Ezeoke
Chief Technology Officer at CED Technologies
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Olusoji Solomon Adeyemo
Azure Application Innovation and AI Specialist, Microsoft UK
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Dr. Ayotunde Coker
CEO, Open Access Data Centres (OADC)
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Join Us at AfriTECH 4.0
Be part of the movement driving Africa’s digital future. Whether you’re an established player or a startup looking for your breakthrough, AfriTECH 4.0 is your platform for innovation, growth, and opportunity.
