ICTEL EXPO To Focus On Building, Securing Africa’s Digital Growth

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that its ICTEL EXPO 2026 will accelerate digital transformation across critical sectors while fostering public-private collaboration.
The 12th edition of the ICTEL EXPO Conference, scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria, between July 28 and 29, 2026 in Lagos will feature keynote sessions, exhibitions, startup engagements, and policy dialogues aimed at driving inclusive digital growth across Africa.
ICTEL EXPO is the flagship Information and Communications Technology exhibition and conference organized by LCCI. The platform serves as a hub for innovation, strategic partnerships, and policy conversations aimed at advancing Nigeria’s and Africa’s digital economy.
LCCI stated that “with the theme ‘Africa’s Next Tech Frontier: Building, Securing & Scaling Digital Prosperity’, the 2026 edition will focus on accelerating digital transformation across critical sectors while addressing the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s rapidly evolving technology ecosystem.”
According to the Chamber, over the past decade, ICTEL EXPO has evolved into a premier platform for strategic dialogue, innovation showcase, investment promotion, and business networking within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
“The 12th edition is expected to attract high-level participation from public and private sector experts driving advancements in telecommunications, fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, smart cities, e-commerce, digital inclusion, and emerging technologies.”
Speaking on the forthcoming event, the president of LCCI, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi stated, “ICTEL EXPO 2026 comes at a defining moment for Africa’s digital future. As technology continues to reshape economies and societies, the need for collaboration, innovation, digital resilience, and sustainable investment has never been more important.”
He said this conference will provide a strategic platform for stakeholders to chart pathways toward inclusive digital prosperity collectively.
ICTEL EXPO 2026 will also spotlight emerging trends shaping Africa’s digital landscape, including AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience, fintech expansion, broadband infrastructure, data governance, cloud ecosystems, digital trade, and youth-driven innovation.
As Africa continues to position itself as a global digital growth frontier, ICTEL EXPO 2026 aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and drive actionable conversations that will contribute to sustainable economic growth and technological advancement across the continent.