The event kicks off in Abuja on September 1 with the Government Leadership & AI Summit, which will focus on the transformative role of AI in public services and national strategy. In Lagos, the Tech Expo, Future Economy Conference, and Startup Festival on September 3–4 will feature over 100 exhibitors, 1,000 startups, and more than 3,000 professionals, highlighting innovations in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, IoT, and other emerging technologies.
Global brands participating include IBM, Meta, MTN, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco, Kaspersky, Space42, Identiko Integrated Solutions, Arthurite Integrated, Alibaba Cloud, Snowflake, and Oracle. Nigerian entities contributing to the event include the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Identiko Integrated Solutions, a leading provider of ICT services and integrated security technologies, will showcase its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Solutions, underscoring its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital future through innovation, intelligence, and strategic partnerships.
Key speakers at GITEX Nigeria 2025 include:
- H.E. Bosun Tijani – Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
- H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu – Governor of Lagos State
- Hannatu Musa Musawa – Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy
- Kashifu I. Abdullahi – Director General & CEO, NITDA
- Hon. Tunbosun Alake – Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State
- Ralph Mupita – CEO, MTN Group
- Ethiopis Tafara – Vice President for Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Florence Eshalomi MP – UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria
- Olu Olufemi-White – CEO, Alami Capital
- Abraham Durosawo, Vice President, Nigeria Sovereign investment Authority (NSIA)
- Uyoyo Zino Edosio, Chief Innovation & ICT Officer, Africa Development Bank
- Karl Olutokun Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria
- H.E. Lavina Ramkissoon, Ambassador, African Union
- H.E. Peter Ryan, Ambassador, Embassy of Ireland, Nigeria
- Robin Njiru, Public Sector Leader, Amazon Web Services
- Mories Atoki, Chief Executive Officer, ABCHealth
- Sadiq Abu, CEO, Absa Capital Markets Nigeria
- Dave Uduanu, Managing Director/CEO, Access ARM Pensions
- Raliat Sunmonu, VP Africa, Accion
GITEX Nigeria 2025 provides a unique platform for startups to connect with investors, for tech companies to showcase groundbreaking solutions, and for policymakers to shape strategies that accelerate digital adoption. Through its Tech Expo, AI Summit, Future Economy Conference, and Startup Festival, the event emphasizes innovation, AI-driven transformation, and investment opportunities across the continent.
To know more about the event, click on: https://gitexnigeria.ng
