GITEX NIGERIA 2026

GITEX NIGERIA 2026 brings together West Africa’s digital ecosystem in Abuja and Lagos from 31 August to 3 September, under the patronage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Positioned as the largest tech and startup show in West Africa, the event connects global tech companies, government agencies, banks, investors, startups and regulators to accelerate digital transformation and future economy growth across the region.

The official programme and audience outline make GITEX NIGERIA 2026 relevant to a broad but clearly defined set of roles. - Government ministers, regulators and public-sector ICT leaders seeking to shape AI policy, digital identity, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. - Banking and fintech executives interested in digital payments, open banking, financial inclusion and regional finance collaboration through FDX Nigeria by GITEX. - Corporate CIOs, CTOs and digital transformation leaders exploring enterprise solutions in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres, smart cities and telecoms. - Startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to showcase products, pitch in competitions such as the Supernova Challenge, and connect with investors from Nigeria and multiple countries. - Investors and venture capital professionals aiming to discover high-growth startups across fintech, AI, health, agriculture and education technologies and participate in curated matchmaking.

Across four days, GITEX NIGERIA 2026 combines an AI and digital public infrastructure summit, a future economy conference, a multi-vertical tech expo, a fintech and payments forum, and a pan-African startup festival. Abuja hosts the policy and governance discussions, while Lagos becomes the hub for enterprise technology, finance innovation, startups and high-impact networking.

Attendees can explore technologies and use cases spanning AI, cloud, cybersecurity, smart cities, telecoms, data centres, digital identity, future mobility, STEM education and emerging tech. The programme is designed to help organisations source solutions for large-scale digital transformation, discover market trends, form strategic partnerships and understand the policies shaping West Africa’s digital future.

The official agenda is structured around dedicated summit and expo days in each city. - Digital Public Infrastructure & AI Summit in Abuja focuses on AI adoption, digital governance, data, digital identity, connectivity and public services. - GITEX NIGERIA Tech Expo in Lagos showcases technologies for banking, government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, education, energy and telecommunications. - Future Economy Conference in Lagos convenes policymakers, investors, technology pioneers and industry leaders around growth strategies and innovation funding. - FDX NIGERIA by GITEX in Lagos offers a focused platform on digital payments, open banking, financial inclusion, digital assets and next-generation banking. - GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival in Lagos gathers founders, investors and ecosystem builders around live pitches, innovation showcases and the Supernova Challenge.

Beyond formal conferences, the show includes workshops and masterclasses framed as a convergent training platform. Sessions cover practical AI adoption for everyday work, no-code automation, cybersecurity in the AI era, investment and scaling strategies, fintech risk detection and building AI products. A dedicated after-hours "Tech No-dey Rest" party in Lagos adds informal networking and community energy for registered show attendees.

GITEX NIGERIA 2026 offers registration for visitors, exhibitors, startups, investors, speakers and partners via dedicated online forms. Ticketing for general attendance and specific programmes is managed through the official website, which also provides information on hotel and accommodation options near the venues in Abuja and Lagos.

Prospective attendees can access a travel visa guide and city-specific directions for reaching the summit and expo venues. Because the event spans two major Nigerian cities on different dates, visitors should confirm their preferred programme days, travel arrangements and ticket categories directly on the GITEX NIGERIA site before completing registration.

GITEX NIGERIA 2026 offers registration for visitors, exhibitors, startups, investors, speakers and partners via dedicated online forms. Ticketing for general attendance and specific programmes is managed through the official website, which also provides information on hotel and accommodation options near the venues in Abuja and Lagos.

Prospective attendees can access a travel visa guide and city-specific directions for reaching the summit and expo venues. Because the event spans two major Nigerian cities on different dates, visitors should confirm their preferred programme days, travel arrangements and ticket categories directly on the GITEX NIGERIA site before completing registration.