Africa’s top innovation and technology leaders will gather at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on November 25 for the InnTech Summit 2025, a high-level forum aimed at shaping the continent’s future through artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy, and sustainability.

Speaking at a pre-event press conference in Abuja, Chairman of the InnTech Summit, Engr. Ahmed Mansur, described the summit as Africa’s foremost platform for accelerating digital transformation and sustainable development. He said the theme reflects the continent’s understanding that technology must power economic growth, inclusion, and resilience.

“Africa stands at a pivotal moment. We aim to create a space where ideas meet impact—where policymakers, business leaders, innovators, and academia translate Africa’s potential into measurable progress,” Mansur said.

He added that the strong interest from institutional and private-sector partners shows a shared commitment to building a trusted, inclusive, and sustainable digital future for Africa.

Keynote Speakers and High-Level Participation

Convener of the summit and CEO of iCentra, Taopheek Babayeju, said the event will unite leading policymakers and innovators to advance purposeful innovation across the continent.

The keynote address will be delivered by:

• Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.

Other special guests include:

• Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General, NITDA
• Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, NDPC

Babayeju described the summit as critical to Africa’s technology ambitions:

“InnTech Summit is Africa’s flagship platform for accelerating innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development. A major focus this year is Green Digital Africa and the governance structures needed around AI.”

He stressed that government policy must be complemented by private-sector adoption and innovation.

Partners Highlight the Summit’s Importance

Some of the event’s partners expressed optimism about its impact.

Chairman of Glovis Almond Group and Founder of Microvis MFB, Mr. Kayode Akinade, said the summit comes at a strategic time.

“Ten years ago, digital transformation was nowhere near today’s level. This is the best time for businesses to leverage AI and digital tools to deepen market penetration.”

Technical Lead for the summit and CEO of Management Edge, Mr. Rex Abitogun, added that the event will equip participants with cutting-edge insights.

“With the rapid adoption of AI, we must stay ahead. From a technical standpoint, participants can expect the very best.”

Lineup of Thought Leaders

Other confirmed speakers include:

• Niyi Yusuf (Verraki Partners)
• Tayo Aduloju (NESG)
• Hansatu Adegbite (UN Women)
• Taopheek Babayeju (iCentra)
• AbdulAziz Saidu (Cisco)
• Lola Adey (PIPA USA)
• Reuben Oshomah (Avanti)
• Oluseyi Lala (ipNX Business)
• Chukwuka Amadife (Fiducia International)
• Rex Abitogun (Management Edge)
• Stephen Ambore (Women’s World Banking)

Call for Broader Participation

Organisers emphasised that the summit remains open to partnerships from organisations committed to innovation, sustainability, and digital inclusion across Africa. The event is promoted by iCentra.