GITEX Nigeria 2025: Where Africa’s Digital Ambitions Take Center Stage

From September 1st to 4th, 2025 , Nigeria will host a historic dual-city edition of GITEX — the world’s premier tech and innovation event. Backed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, this milestone edition connects vision to impact across Abuja and Lagos.

🌐 Abuja: Government Leadership & AI Summit (Sept 1–2)

In Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital, the Government Leadership & AI Summit (invite-only) will bring together policymakers, international tech leaders, and AI experts. Key focus areas include:

• Harnessing AI to transform public services
• Building secure, scalable digital infrastructure
• Developing policy frameworks for innovation
• Aligning strategy with the National Digital Economy Policy

This is the intersection of governance and deep tech — a platform to design Africa’s digital future with purpose.

🚀 Lagos: Tech Expo & Startup Festival (Sept 3–4)

Lagos, the nation’s commercial and tech engine, will host the GITEX NIGERIA - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa Tech Expo & Future Economy Summit at the iconic Eko Hotel Convention Centre. Attendees can expect:

1. 100+ global tech leaders
2. 3,000+ professionals & executives
3. 100+ exhibitors from sectors including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Fintech & Digital Payments
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud & IoT
• E-commerce, Edtech, Agritech, and Data Infrastructure

From keynote panels to innovation showcases, Lagos will pulse with the energy of a continent on the move.

💡 The GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival

Running in parallel with the Tech Expo, this festival is Nigeria’s largest innovation gathering, featuring:

• 1,000+ curated startups
• 300+ investors, including global VCs and angel networks
• The Supernova Challenge pitch competition
• Investor matchmaking with over $200B in assets under management
• Insightful workshops, mentoring, and product demos

This is where frontier ideas meet funding, mentorship, and momentum.

🤝 Cross-Border Collaboration: XR The Moroccan Association Joins the Movement

We are proud to welcome XR The Moroccan Association for Emerging Technologies as an official Community Partner for GITEX NIGERIA - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa 2025 .

This partnership is grounded in shared values: innovation, inclusion, and impact. XR The Moroccan Association 's mission to advance AI, immersive technologies, digital education, and policy collaboration aligns seamlessly with GITEX NIGERIA - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa ’s goals.

Together, this alliance will:

• Foster North-South tech integration between Morocco and Nigeria
• Empower youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship
• Drive meaningful Pan-African collaboration across emerging technology ecosystems

It’s a powerful example of how African tech communities can scale better, together.

📊 Why GITEX Nigeria 2025 Is a Continental Game-Changer

With Africa’s digital economy soaring, GITEX Nigeria shines a light on high-growth sectors:

• Telecoms: $11.4B market by 2029
• AI & Cloud: $4.6B by 2030
• Agritech: $600M by 2025
• Cybersecurity: $345M by 2029
• Edtech: $3.6B by 2025
• E-commerce: $10B by 2029

These numbers signal opportunity — for startups, investors, policymakers, and partners ready to shape Africa’s digital transformation.

🔗 The Time Is Now

GITEX Nigeria 2025 is more than an event — it’s a continental catalyst. Whether you're a tech leader, public official, entrepreneur, or ecosystem builder, this is your stage to connect, collaborate, and create the future.

📍 Landmark Centre, Lagos | 3–4 September 2025

🔗 Get involved today: gitexnigeria.ng