Babcock University to Host Global AI Summit in 2026

Babcock University, located in Ilishan Remo, Nigeria, is set to host a global AI and innovation commercialization summit on April 21-22, 2026. Prof. Afolarin Ojewol, the Vice Chancellor, announced this initiative on Saturday, emphasizing the summit's goal to accelerate venture creation and deepen the adoption of artificial intelligence across Africa.

The two-day event will focus on practical pathways to build and scale globally competitive AI-driven enterprises. Prof. Ojewol highlighted the university's commitment to developing a robust innovation ecosystem through Babcock Innov Venture.

He stressed the importance of aligning technological advancements with human values and the need for a paradigm shift towards commercially viable practices. The summit aims to attract key government stakeholders and industry experts, including guest speaker Kingsley T.

Udeh, and will provide insights into leveraging AI for economic growth. Registration for the event is available through the official summit portal.