Nigeria's Mission to Establish its Digital Economy Presence Globally at GITEX Nigeria Event
Nigeria is set to host its largest and most globally diverse investor program yet, with the GITEX Nigeria 2025 Startup Festival taking place in Lagos from 1-4 September 2025. The event, organised by KAOUN International, will be held across Abuja and Lagos, and will serve as a premier platform for global tech leaders, startups, AI innovators, and government officials to drive Nigeria's and Africa’s digital transformation, innovation, and growth.
The purpose of GITEX Nigeria 2025 is to showcase Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, foster development in AI and digital infrastructure, and support the country’s ambitious goal of becoming a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. The event will take place at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre and The Landmark Centre, and will feature the GITEX NIGERIA Tech Expo & Future Economy Conference.
One of the key aspects of GITEX Nigeria 2025 is its focus on promoting digital sovereignty and talent development. The event emphasises upskilling local talent and nurturing grassroots organisations to evolve Nigeria and Africa from passive consumers to producers of advanced AI solutions and technology.
GITEX Nigeria 2025 also aligns with national strategies for digital growth and innovation, held under the patronage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, along with NITDA. The event will also feature a high-level Government Leadership & AI Summit in Abuja on the opening day, 1 September.
Another significant aspect of GITEX Nigeria 2025 is its ability to catalyze ecosystem growth and investment. By bringing together iconic tech brands like IBM, Meta, and MTN with startups and government leaders, GITEX Nigeria facilitates partnerships, investment, and knowledge exchange crucial to accelerating digital infrastructure and innovation. IBM operated by MIBB has affirmed its presence in Nigeria, focusing on delivering impactful solutions across key sectors such as banking, telecoms, government, and education.
The event will also receive support from various partners, including AWS, Cisco, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Kaspersky, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and Space42. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will present its timbuktoo initiative at the GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival, a global-scale initiative aimed at supporting and empowering startups solving macro challenges. The timbuktoo initiative brings public and private capital together at a global scale to support startups.
The GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival offers curated meetings between startups, investors, corporates, industry leaders, and prospective partners. The event underscores Nigeria’s emergence as a tech hub within Africa, helping integrate it more deeply into the global digital market via showcasing innovations and leadership in tech and AI.
In summary, GITEX Nigeria 2025 acts as a crucial driver for Nigeria’s digital transformation by accelerating innovation, talent development, and investment in technology — thereby enhancing the country's capacity to achieve its $1 trillion digital economy vision by 2030. With its focus on promoting digital sovereignty, supporting government digital agendas, catalyzing ecosystem growth and investment, and strengthening Nigeria's position in the global digital economy, GITEX Nigeria 2025 is set to be a pivotal moment in Nigeria's digital journey.
- The GITEX Nigeria 2025 Startup Festival, held in Lagos, aims to showcase Nigeria's tech ecosystem and support the country's goal of becoming a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030, with a focus on digital sovereignty and talent development in areas like AI and digital infrastructure.
- IBM, Meta, and MTN, along with other iconic tech brands, will attend the event, aiming to deliver impactful solutions across various sectors such as banking, telecoms, government, and education.
- The event will also feature the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) presenting its timbuktoo initiative, a global-scale initiative aimed at empowering startups that address macro challenges.
- The GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival will serve as a platform for startups, investors, corporates, industry leaders, and prospective partners to exchange knowledge, form partnerships, and invest in digital infrastructure and innovation, enhancing Nigeria's position in the global digital economy.
