By: Tijani Salako.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the 12th edition of ICTEL EXPO Conference, scheduled to hold from July 28 to 29, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, with stakeholders set to deliberate on Africa’s digital transformation and technology-driven economic growth.

The conference, themed “Africa’s Next Tech Frontier: Building, Securing & Scaling Digital Prosperity,” will bring together policymakers, global technology leaders, investors, innovators, regulators, academia, startups and other industry stakeholders to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy.

ICTEL EXPO, the flagship Information and Communications Technology exhibition and conference organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has over the years served as a platform for innovation, strategic partnerships and policy engagements aimed at advancing Nigeria’s and Africa’s digital ecosystem.

According to the chamber, the 2026 edition will focus on accelerating digital transformation across key sectors while addressing opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The organisers noted that the expo has evolved over the past decade into a leading platform for strategic dialogue, innovation showcase, investment promotion and business networking within the ICT sector.

The conference is expected to attract major participants from both the public and private sectors involved in telecommunications, fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, smart cities, e-commerce, digital inclusion and other emerging technologies.

Speaking on the forthcoming event, President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Leye Kupoluyi, said the conference comes at a crucial period for Africa’s digital future.

According to him, technology continues to reshape economies and societies, making collaboration, innovation, digital resilience and sustainable investment increasingly important across the continent.

Kupoluyi added that ICTEL EXPO 2026 would provide a strategic platform for stakeholders to collectively develop pathways toward inclusive digital prosperity.

The event will feature keynote sessions, executive panel discussions, technology exhibitions, startup engagements, policy and regulatory conversations, investment opportunities, business networking sessions and capacity-building programmes for professionals and businesses.

The chamber also stated that the conference would spotlight emerging trends such as artificial intelligence adoption, cybersecurity resilience, fintech expansion, broadband infrastructure, data governance, cloud ecosystems, digital trade and youth-driven innovation, while inviting corporate organisations, government institutions, development partners, investors, startups and media organisations to participate as sponsors, exhibitors and strategic partners.