By Pius Awunah
Diverse leaders from Government, private sector, development partners, academics and investors will converge on Abuja for the 2025 Innovation & Technology Summit (InnTech Summit) on November 25, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre,to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies can drive inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent.
A statement by Chairman of the Summit, Ahmed Mansur,said the event will focus on the theme “AI, Digital Economy, and Sustainability.”
Touted as Africa’s flagship platform for advancing innovation and digital transformation, the 2025 edition will serve as a platform for cross-sector collaboration and dialogue on key priorities among others,harnessing AI for economic diversification and building resilient digital economies.
It will also look at aligning innovation with environmental sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and strengthening Africa’s competitiveness in the global digital ecosystem.
Mansur described the event as a timely intervention in Africa’s transformation journey,saying“Africa is on the verge of a new era driven by innovation and technology.
“The 2025 InnTech Summit provides a strategic platform to align our digital transformation journey with sustainable economic growth,”.
He said the summit will feature an impressive lineup of thought leaders and industry experts, including Niyi Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of Verraki Partners; Tayo Aduloju, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group; and Hansatu Adegbite, National Consultant with UN Women.
Others include Taopheek Babayeju, Chief Executive Officer of iCentra; AbdulAziz Saidu, Country Manager at Cisco; and Lola Adey, Chief Executive Officer of PIPA USA.
The one-day event will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, fireside chats, innovation exhibitions, and networking opportunities aimed at showcasing groundbreaking solutions and inspiring collaboration across sectors.
