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As hyperscalers, 5G operators, AI investors and grid modernisers accelerate a multi-billion dollar build-out across West Africa, the continent’s longest-running digital infrastructure platform convenes stakeholders under one roof. Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Boom Has a Home: IoT West Africa Returns to Lagos.
Nigeria’s Rapid Digital Infrastructure Expansion Gains Momentum
Nigeria is at the centre of one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure transformations, driven by significant investments across cloud computing, telecommunications, energy, and artificial intelligence. Global hyperscalers such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services are deepening commitments to African cloud regions, while telecom giants MTN and Airtel continue to expand high-capacity connectivity nationwide.
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At the same time, the Rural Electrification Agency is reshaping Nigeria’s power landscape, enabling reliable electricity access critical to digital growth. Enterprise adoption of AI is also accelerating across banking, logistics, and public services, signalling a new phase of digital maturity for Africa’s largest economy.
Major Technology Platforms Converge in Lagos
From 28–30 April 2026, Nigeria’s digital ecosystem converges at the Landmark Centre in Lagos as IoT West Africa, Power & Water Nigeria, and Data Centre & Cloud Expo Africa co-locate for their landmark fifth edition.
As the continent’s longest-running IoT and digital infrastructure event, IoT West Africa has played a defining role in tracking and accelerating West Africa’s technology journey from its earliest stages to today’s hyperscale era.
Critical Infrastructure at the Heart of the 2026 Agenda
The three-day event spans AI, cloud computing, telecommunications, IoT, fintech, renewable energy, hyperscale data centres, and power generation. This year’s agenda places critical infrastructure front and centre—addressing national grid resilience, fibre and subsea cable networks, edge computing, and the systems underpinning Nigeria’s digital economy.
It is the only event in West Africa where hyperscale operators, power sector leaders, 5G network providers, and sovereign AI policymakers share the same stage and engage in direct dialogue.
Strategic Partnership Strengthens Data Centre Focus
A key highlight of the 2026 edition is a new strategic partnership with the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA), bringing the continent’s leading data centre industry body into the programme. The collaboration will shape high-level discussions on infrastructure investment, regional connectivity, and cross-border digital development.
High-Level Speakers and Industry Leaders Confirmed
Confirmed speakers include Abba Aliyu, Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency; Emomotimi John Agama, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria; and Christopher Ezeafulukwe, MD/CEO of Transcorp Energy.
They are joined by Wole Abu, Managing Director of Equinix; Ina Alogwu, Chief Digital & Information Officer at T2 Mobile; alongside dozens of global technology and infrastructure leaders.
5,000+ Decision-Makers, Innovation, and Investment Opportunities
The platform is expected to attract over 5,000 senior decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, investors, regulators, and hyperscale operators. Exhibitors include Itel Energy, Vertiv, and Jubaili Bros.
An exclusive VIP lounge, startup pitch sessions, and a live podcast series round out the programme, reinforcing the event’s role as West Africa’s most influential digital infrastructure marketplace.
Register: Power & Water Nigeria — pnwnigeria.com/visitor-registration
IoT West Africa — iotwestafrica.com/visitor-registration
