Africa’s leading technology and innovation conference, the Omniverse Africa Summit, will be held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, in Lagos, from February 25–28, 2025.
The summit, which is being organised in collaboration with the Innovation Support Network (ISN) and the GIZ/Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Nigeria, is expected to be a life-changing event for innovators, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders from Africa and beyond. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU) jointly support the Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) in Nigeria, which is run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
20,000 people from more than 20 nations will attend the 2025 edition, bringing together influential figures from the corporate, public, and cultural sectors as well as technology. Partnership Coalition The European Union, GIZ’s Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (SEDEC), Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Trace, German Cooperation, British Government, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Genius Hub, Unanimous Games, TechQuest STEM Academy, Beats FM, and the Federal Ministry for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy are among the esteemed partners attending the Omniverse Africa Summit.
BrandSpur national news stories report that the goal of this partnership is to advance Africa’s digital economy by establishing an immersive environment of networking, learning, and cooperation.
Charles Emembolu, a Co-convener of the Omniverse Africa Summit 2.0, discusses Omniverse Africa and Game Evolution ESports.
According to him: “The Omniverse Africa Summit represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital and creative industries. This is where innovators, policymakers, and investors converge to unlock the true potential of Africa’s technology landscape.”
Speaking about NITDA SRAP 2.0, Kashifu Inuwa At Omniverse 1.0, Kashifu Inuwa discusses NITDA SRAP 2.0. The National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said: “At NITDA, we believe that fostering a robust digital economy is key to unlocking Africa’s innovation potential. The Omniverse Africa Summit is a strategic platform that aligns with our vision to drive technological transformation, empower startups, and create opportunities for inclusive growth. We are proud to support this initiative and look forward to collaborating with stakeholders to accelerate Africa’s digital future.”
According to GIZ/Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Nigeria’s Dr. Thuweba Diwani: “This summit is a beacon for Africa’s digital transformation. By fostering strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, we are setting the stage for sustainable technological and economic growth across the continent.”
Highlights of the Summit The Omniverse Africa Summit aims to address important issues and prospects influencing Africa’s digital future each day. The occasion will include:
Digital Transformation Rooms: Insightful policy talks, seminars, panel discussions, and more about Africa’s changing creative and digital environment. Deal rooms are a vibrant setting for funding, alliances, and corporate negotiations. Africa’s growing gaming sector is showcased and its economic potential is explored at the Gaming Centre.
Career Centre: Guidance and advice on managing changes in the industry and career
Music Conference: Examining how culture, technology, and the entertainment sector interact. Sages Lounge is a gathering place for policymakers and business executives.
Exhibition and Experience Spaces: Innovative and immersive product displays
BrandSpur national news desk reports that additionally, the summit will include stimulating conversations on important subjects like:
Gaming as a Pathway to Income: Unlocking Opportunities in Africa’s Rapidly Expanding Gaming Sector
Vocational Jobs in a Technology-Driven World: The Impact of Digital Transformation on Traditional Industries
Creative Entrepreneurship: How African Artists and Creators Can Use Innovation to Scale Their Businesses
Scaling Businesses from 1X to 10X: Insights from Industry Leaders Who Have Created Global Enterprises from Africa
Call for Partnerships If you would like to sponsor, partner, or exhibit at The Omniverse Africa Summit 2.0, please contact the organisers at partnerships@theomniverse.africa.
To be held: February 25-28, 2025 at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
