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Two-day event at Oriental Hotel to feature policymakers, investors, and innovators from across Africa for strategic digital economy dialogue.
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development.
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The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, development partners, academia, and key stakeholders from across Africa will convene at the expo.
Their collective goal is to explore opportunities and strategies for propelling the continent’s digital economy forward.
Theme: “Africa’s Next Tech Frontier”
“Africa’s Next Tech Frontier: Building, Securing & Scaling Digital Prosperity” serves as the guiding theme for this year’s expo. The event offers a distinctive platform for thought leadership, strategic engagement, business networking, and investment conversations.
Additionally, policy discussions will be central to advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
Promoting the broader business community remains a core commitment of the LCCI. The Chamber pursues this through robust public policy advocacy and strategic business development programmes. It also champions the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct across the private sector.
LCCI Director-General Emphasises Collaboration
Speaking ahead of the conference, Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasised the significance of the expo in fostering collaboration among critical stakeholders.
“ICTEL Expo has become a strategic platform for meaningful engagement among public and private sector leaders committed to advancing digital innovation and economic growth. As Africa continues to embrace new opportunities in the digital era, collaboration, investment, and forward-thinking policies will be essential in building resilient and prosperous economies. ICTEL Expo 2026 will provide the environment for these critical conversations and partnerships to thrive,” said Almona.
Committee Chairman on Innovation and Regional Cooperation
Also speaking, the ICT Sectoral Group Chairman and Committee Chairman of ICTEL Expo 2026, Segun Okuneye, described the event as a catalyst for innovation, enterprise growth, and regional cooperation.
“The future of Africa’s prosperity will be increasingly driven by innovation, technology adoption, and strategic partnerships. ICTEL Expo 2026 offers stakeholders an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore emerging opportunities, strengthen business relationships, and collectively shape the future of the continent’s digital economy. We are thus excited about the calibre of participation expected from across Africa and beyond,” said Okuneye.
What to Expect
Keynote addresses and high-level panel discussions will headline the two-day event. Attendees can also look forward to exhibitions, networking sessions, and business matchmaking opportunities.
Presentations by leading organizations and innovators at the forefront of Africa’s economic and digital transformation will round out the programme.
