Countdown To AfriTECH 5.0: Meet The Speakers Driving Conversations Towards Africa’s Digital Independence In The Cyber Era
By Kingsley I. Ilechukwu, Bureau Chief, South West, Nigeria
The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos, south west, Nigeria, Cyber Era NG learns.
We gather that the conference will commence at 9:00 AM (WAT), bringing together Africa’s foremost technology leaders, innovators, regulators, and investors to discuss the theme: “AI and Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”
As Africa continues to deepen its digital transformation agenda, AfriTECH 5.0 will explore how artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous innovation, and sovereign technologies can accelerate the continent’s quest for digital autonomy, security, and sustainable growth.
Distinguished Speakers and Thought Leaders
This year’s edition will feature a lineup of prominent industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators including: Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Aminu Maida; National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Dr. Vincent Olatunji; Founder/Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Ltd Prof. Obadare Peter Adewale; MD/CEO, ActivEdge Technologies Ltd., George Agu, MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone Limited Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju; CEO, SKOT Communications Tokunboh George-Taylor; CEO, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) Muhammed Rudman; CEO, Digital Realty Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani and CEO, Afrorgy Financial Services Ltd Dr. (Mrs.) Ebehijie Momoh.
Other speakers are; CEO, Tizeti Cybersecurity Happiness Obohia; Convener, Lagos Blockchain Week Chukwuemeka Enoch Mbabaie; Personal Branding Coach Chidi Okpala; AI & Tech Innovator for Emerging Markets, John Itodo amongst others.
These speakers will provide insights on how Africa can leverage homegrown technologies and AI-driven systems to strengthen its digital sovereignty and competitiveness.
“AfriTECH 5.0 promises a robust and interactive agenda featuring, Keynote Presentations from industry regulators and global tech leaders; Goodwill Messages from government representatives and policy influencers; a Fireside Chat hosted by Lagos Blockchain Week, focused on decentralized systems and blockchain innovation; Panel Discussions addressing data governance, fintech inclusion, cybersecurity, and the AI economy; a Tech Exhibition, showcasing innovative digital products and solutions from leading companies, and the prestigious Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards, celebrating organizations and individuals driving excellence in Africa’s digital ecosystem”, said the co-convener of AfriTECH 5.0 Chike Onwuegbuchi.
AfriTECH 5.0 is supported by a coalition of technology enablers and sponsors including; Platinum sponsor: Digital Encode Limited.
Others are Gold Sponsors; itel, SKOT Communications, Tecom, Afrigo Payment Financial Services Limited, Tizel Cybersecurity ActivEdge Technologies, Galaxy Backbone Ltd, while the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) is a supporting partner.
Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) is a premier annual event dedicated to driving conversations and collaborations around Africa’s digital transformation.
The platform connects stakeholders across policy, technology, and business to shape the continent’s tech-driven future.
Participation at AfriTECH 5.0 is free, but registration is required and can be done via the link: www.africatechallianceforum.africa.
