ICTEL Expo 2026 to Spotlight AI, Cybersecurity and Africa’s Digital Economy

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s leading platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation and sustainable digital development.

Scheduled to hold from Tuesday, July 28 to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the Expo will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, development partners, academics and key stakeholders from across Africa to explore strategies and opportunities for accelerating the continent’s digital economy.

With the theme, “Africa’s Next Tech Frontier: Building, Securing & Scaling Digital Prosperity,” ICTEL Expo 2026 will serve as a strategic platform for thought leadership, business networking, investment engagement, policy dialogue and innovation showcases aimed at advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to promoting a thriving business environment through effective public policy advocacy, business development initiatives, and the advancement of the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical business practices.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the Expo’s growing importance as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation.

“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.”

Also speaking, Chairman of the ICT Sectoral Group and Chairman of the ICTEL Expo 2026 Planning Committee, 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 excited about the calibre of participation expected from across Africa and beyond.”

The two-day event will feature keynote presentations, high-level panel discussions, technology exhibitions, networking sessions, business matchmaking opportunities, investment conversations and presentations from leading organisations and innovators driving Africa’s digital and economic transformation.

ICTEL Expo is the flagship annual conference and exhibition of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, serving as a premier platform for policy dialogue, innovation, investment promotion, enterprise development and stakeholder engagement aimed at fostering sustainable growth and digital prosperity across Africa.