Countdown to AfriTECH 5.0: Meet the Speakers Driving Conversations on Africa’s Digital Independence in the AI Era

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.

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: Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC); Prof. Obadare Peter Adewale, Founder/Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Ltd; George Agu, MD/CEO, ActivEdge Technologies Ltd., Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone Limited; Tokunboh George-Taylor, CEO, SKOT Communications; Muhammed Rudman, CEO, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN); Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO, Digital Realty Nigeria, and Dr. (Mrs.) Ebehijie Momoh, CEO, Afrorgy Financial Services Ltd.

Other speakers are; Happiness Obohia, CEO, Tizeti Cybersecurity; Chukwuemeka Enoch Mbabaie, Convener, Lagos Blockchain Week; Mr. Chidi Okpala, Personal Branding Coach; John Itodo, AI & Tech Innovator for Emerging Markets, 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 Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, the co-convener of AfriTECH 5.0.

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.