Africa’s digital future will once again take centre stage as Lagos plays host to the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, AfriTECH 5.0, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel.
Since its inception, the Forum has grown into a premier annual platform that convenes thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, startups, academia, and civil society, offering fresh perspectives on how technology can drive inclusive growth across the continent.
Organizers say this year’s edition promises to deepen conversations on Africa’s digital transformation journey while spotlighting bold ideas and partnerships shaping the region’s tech ecosystem.
Under the theme “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence,” AfriTECH 5.0 invites participants to:
Explore transformative ideas: Delve into pivotal discussions on AI, sovereign tech, telecommunications, data centres, eCommerce, fintech, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
Engage with innovators: Experience hands-on tech demonstrations and discover solutions addressing Africa’s most urgent challenges.
Network with impact: Meet and collaborate with Africa’s brightest minds, from government and business to innovation hubs and tech ventures.
Shape policy and partnerships: Join panels and workshops tackling digital trust, infrastructure sovereignty, inclusivity, and regulatory frameworks.
“A highlight of AfriTECH 5.0 is the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence Awards (ATAEx) ceremony, where outstanding innovators and change-makers will be recognised for their ground-breaking contributions to Africa’s tech ecosystem,” said the Co-Convener of AfriTECH, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi.
Past recipients of ATAEx awards include; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, NITDA, who received the Digital Transformation Leadership Award; Dr. Ayotunde Coker who was crowned ATAEx Man of the Year and also received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Data Centre Management.
Other recipients included Jude Ozinegbe (Blockchain Advocate of the Year), NeuRaL AI (AI Startup of the Year), Digital Encode Ltd (Cybersecurity Award), Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), PalmPay, Happiness Obioha, and many more across diverse categories of innovation and impact.
AfriTECH 5.0 promises another unforgettable awards ceremony, putting innovators and change-makers at the forefront of the conversation.
Whether you’re a Tech visionary charting the future, Investor seeking Africa’s next big breakthrough, Policy influencer shaping digital governance, Startup founder or entrepreneur aiming for scale, organisers say AfriTECH 5.0 is your platform to learn, connect, innovate, and shine.
For further inquiries, email: africatechallianceforum@gmail.com
