Nigeria Innovation Summit 2026 to Focus on AI Development

The 11th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is set to take place on Tuesday, October 6, at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, under the theme “Innovating in the Age of AI.” The summit aims to gather innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology leaders to discuss how AI and emerging technologies can foster development across Africa. Key panel sessions include “AI for Africa: Transforming Education, Agriculture and Healthcare at Scale,” which will explore AI applications in addressing Africa's development challenges, and “Building Trusted AI for Africa: Policy, Regulation, Data Governance, and Investment for the Future,” focusing on responsible AI deployment.

The event will feature prominent speakers such as Engr. Rasheed O. Ojulari, Chief Innovation Officer at NNPC Limited, and Jara Pascual, CEO of Collabwith, among others.

The summit will also include Nigeria Innovation Experience Talks (NiX Talks) and an exhibition, showcasing diverse perspectives on technology, innovation, and development.