The high-level gathering, convened at the Oriental Hotel on Lekki Road, Lagos, will center on the theme, “The Next $1 Trillion Opportunity: Building Africa Through Technology.”
Highlighting the scope of the forum, Co-Convener of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, Chike Onwuegbuchi, noted that the sixth edition aims to elevate the ambition of Africa's tech ecosystem by driving honest, precision-focused conversations on capturing the continent's next trillion-dollar market.
The forum brings together investors, technology founders, regulators, and industry operators to map out the infrastructure, investment frameworks, and policy innovations required to convert Africa’s digital potential into sustainable economic growth.
Joining Dr. Maida on the headline panel are prominent industry captains, including Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON); Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty Nigeria; and James Agada, President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) and founder of Ixzdore Laboratories Limited.
Dr. Maida brings extensive experience across electronic payments, regulatory standards, and telecommunications infrastructure, having previously served as Executive Director of Technology and Operations at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Chief Technology Officer at Arca Payments Network. Engr. Adebayo, a veteran of over 19 years at Siemens Germany and founder of CNSSL, continues to champion operator advocacy across Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem.
Engr. Nnamani brings over 16 years of leadership in interconnected data center infrastructure, guiding Digital Realty Nigeria (formerly Medallion Data Centres) to power major telecoms, ISPs, and subsea cable landings across West Africa. Meanwhile, James Agada, former Chief Executive Officer of CWG Plc, brings deep expertise in software development and tech innovation through his leadership at ISPON and Ziemozi Solutions.
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Joining Dr. Maida on the headline panel are prominent industry captains, including Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON); Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty Nigeria; and James Agada, President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) and founder of Ixzdore Laboratories Limited.
Dr. Maida brings extensive experience across electronic payments, regulatory standards, and telecommunications infrastructure, having previously served as Executive Director of Technology and Operations at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Chief Technology Officer at Arca Payments Network. Engr. Adebayo, a veteran of over 19 years at Siemens Germany and founder of CNSSL, continues to champion operator advocacy across Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem.
Engr. Nnamani brings over 16 years of leadership in interconnected data center infrastructure, guiding Digital Realty Nigeria (formerly Medallion Data Centres) to power major telecoms, ISPs, and subsea cable landings across West Africa. Meanwhile, James Agada, former Chief Executive Officer of CWG Plc, brings deep expertise in software development and tech innovation through his leadership at ISPON and Ziemozi Solutions.
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Highlighting the scope of the forum, Co-Convener of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, Chike Onwuegbuchi, noted that the sixth edition aims to elevate the ambition of Africa's tech ecosystem by driving honest, precision-focused conversations on capturing the continent's next trillion-dollar market.
He emphasized that addressing persistent infrastructure bottlenecks, regulatory fragmentation, and capital constraints requires direct alignment between public sector regulators and private market operators.
The event will culminate in the presentation of the annual Africa Tech Alliance Excellence Awards (ATAEx), designed to recognize outstanding institutions, founders, and leaders driving transformative impact across Africa’s technology, telecommunications, and fintech landscapes.
AfriTECH 6.0 is actively receiving delegate registrations, press accreditations, and corporate partnerships, supported by a coalition of media partners including ITREALMS Online.
The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) is an annual platform that brings together key stakeholders across banking, fintech, telecommunications, and policy to examine the critical infrastructure, investment, and governance priorities shaping Africa’s digital transformation.
The event will culminate in the presentation of the annual Africa Tech Alliance Excellence Awards (ATAEx), designed to recognize outstanding institutions, founders, and leaders driving transformative impact across Africa’s technology, telecommunications, and fintech landscapes.
AfriTECH 6.0 is actively receiving delegate registrations, press accreditations, and corporate partnerships, supported by a coalition of media partners including ITREALMS Online.
The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) is an annual platform that brings together key stakeholders across banking, fintech, telecommunications, and policy to examine the critical infrastructure, investment, and governance priorities shaping Africa’s digital transformation.
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