AfriTECH 5.0: Experts to Discuss AI & Sovereign Tech in Building Africa’s Digital Independence

Organisers are thrilled to announce the upcoming Africa Tech Alliance Forum, AfriTECH 5.0, a flagship continental gathering set to take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

Now in its fifth year, the Forum has firmly established itself as a premier annual convergence of thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, startups, academia, and civil society to shape Africa’s digital trajectory.

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 centers, 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 changemakers will be recognised for their groundbreaking 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) received the Digital Transformation Leadership Award.

Dr. Ayotunde Coker 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 changemakers at the forefront of the conversation.

Why You Can’t Miss It

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,

AfriTECH 5.0 is your platform to learn, connect, innovate, and shine. For further inquiries, please, email: africatechallianceforum@gmail.com