IEEE to Host Nigercon 2026 on Digital Transformation

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will host the Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation (Nigercon 2026) scheduled for November 5-6, 2026, at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The conference aims to explore the convergence of emerging technologies and digital innovation across critical sectors.

It will address issues related to connectivity, including 5G and 6G telecommunications systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. The event is expected to bring together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and global technology experts to discuss how these technologies can drive inclusive economic growth and improve public sector efficiency while enhancing industrial competitiveness across Nigeria and Africa.

Nigercon 2026 aims to align with national priorities and focus on digital public infrastructure, innovation-led growth, and technology-enabled service delivery in sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, and smart infrastructure.