IHS Towers Nigeria and AfriGoPay Financial Services Limited have thrown their weight behind the sixth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 6.0) and the Africa Technology Awards of Excellence (ATAEx) 2026, further strengthening corporate support for the gathering of key players in Africa’s technology ecosystem.
The annual conference and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, beginning at 9:00am, with technology executives, regulators, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators expected to examine emerging opportunities in the continent’s digital economy.
With the theme “The Next $1 Trillion Opportunity: Building Africa Through Technology,” AfriTECH 6.0 is expected to provide a platform for discussions on how digital infrastructure, financial technology, regulatory frameworks and innovation can accelerate Africa’s economic transformation.
The addition of IHS Towers Nigeria and AfriGoPay to the list of sponsors reinforces the growing industry support for the forum, particularly as infrastructure development and digital financial services remain critical to the continent’s technology ambitions.
Other organisations that had earlier confirmed sponsorship include Digital Encode Limited, Redtech Limited, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, ActivEdge Technologies, Digital Realty and Tizel Cybersecurity.
Industry leaders and policymakers to headline discussions
The programme will feature keynote addresses, presentations, networking sessions, a mini-exhibition, fireside chat, startup showcase and panel discussions, culminating in the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards 2026.
Among the prominent speakers expected are Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Engr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON); Engr Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria; and Mr Adesola Akinsanya, President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).
Others include Mr. Emmanuel Ojo, MD/CEO of Redtech Limited; George Agu, Founder/Group President of ActivEdge Technologies; Oluwafemi Obadare, CTO of Digital Encode Limited; Muhammed Rudman, CEO of Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN); Happiness Obioha, CEO of Tizel Cybersecurity; and Chidi Ajuzie, COO of WTES Group Nigeria.
The speakers’ lineup also features Dr. Ebehijie Juliet Momoh, MD/CEO of AfriGoPay Financial Services Limited; Mr James Agada, Founder of Ixzdore Laboratories Ltd and President of the Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria (ISPON); Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO of SANEF; and Joan Aimuengheuwa, Managing Editor of Techeconomy.
Digital asset regulation, innovation in focus
A major highlight of the conference will be a Lagos Blockchain Week fireside chat titled “From Regulation to Innovation: Harnessing Nigeria’s Digital Asset Regulatory Framework for Growth.”
The session will examine the opportunities, challenges and practical implications of Nigeria’s evolving digital asset regulatory framework, particularly its potential to support innovation and stimulate growth in the digital economy.
Confirmed discussants include Chukwuemeka Enoch Mbaebie, Convener of Nigeria Blockchain Week; Seun Lanlege, CEO and Co-founder of Polytope Labs; Bolu Dada, CEO and Co-founder of Bachs; Bello Opeyemi, Co-Founder/CTO of CashAfrica; and Olayimika Oyebanji, Managing Partner of BlockLaw Consulting.
The Startup Showcase will also provide an opportunity for emerging businesses to present their solutions and capabilities.
One of the featured participants is Meta4 Solutions, a Lagos-based design and consumer product manufacturing company specialising in custom-branded souvenirs, corporate gifts, trophies, awards, 3D printing and digital solutions.
ATAEx Awards to recognise technology excellence
Beyond the industry conversations, the ATAEx Awards 2026 will celebrate outstanding individuals, organisations and innovators whose contributions are advancing Africa’s technology ecosystem.
A major feature of this year’s ceremony will be the inaugural induction of distinguished individuals into the ATAEx Awards Hall of Fame, recognising their exceptional contributions and impact on the industry.
Commenting ahead of the event, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, Co-convener of AfriTECH, said the forum was designed to go beyond the conventional annual gathering of technology stakeholders by fostering meaningful conversations and industry partnerships.
“AfriTECH is deliberately designed as more than an annual gathering of technology stakeholders. It is a platform for exchanging ideas, challenging existing assumptions, building partnerships and identifying opportunities that can translate into measurable economic outcomes.
“With regulators, infrastructure leaders, investors, fintech executives, cybersecurity professionals and emerging innovators at the table, we expect conversations that will help shape priorities for Africa’s technology ecosystem. Our ambition is to ensure that the connections made and ideas exchanged at AfriTECH extend beyond the conference hall into meaningful industry collaboration.”
Participation and registration
AfriTECH 6.0 is supported by a network of media partners, with Techeconomy serving as lead media partner. Other partners include ITPulse.com.ng, TechBuild.Africa, TechTrends.Africa, Ravenewsonline.com, DigitalTimesng.com, ITrealms.com.ng, CyberEra.com.ng, TechnologyMirror.com.ng, Swift Reporters and Tech and Biz News, among others.
Participation at the conference is free, although prospective attendees are required to pre-register through the official event portal: https://africatechallianceforum.africa/registration/.