Digital Encode Limited, Africa’s leading consulting and integration firm renowned for its expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), one of the continent’s most influential gatherings of technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors.
AfriTECH 5.0 is set to be held on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, and will spotlight the power of homegrown solutions and global partnerships in driving Africa’s technological growth.
Founded in Digital Encode has built a formidable reputation for designing, managing, and securing business-critical networks, telecommunications environments, and other enterprise IT infrastructures.
Over the past two decades, the company has become a trusted partner to governments, financial institutions, and corporations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and operational resilience.
Speaking on the sponsorship, Prof. Adewale Peter Obadare, Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode Limited, emphasized that as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to redefine global economies and social systems, Africa must carve its own path toward digital sovereignty, the capacity to build, govern, and secure its digital assets and ecosystems.
“Africa’s digital future cannot depend on imported technologies or external narratives. We must establish our own frameworks for innovation, governance, and security. AfriTECH provides a unique platform to drive this conversation, aligning Africa’s digital ambitions with global best practices,” Prof. Obadare said.
Themed “AI and Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence,” AfriTECH 5.0 will convene key voices across government, academia, and industry to explore how AI and emerging technologies can be leveraged to power inclusive growth, strengthen data protection, localize innovation, and nurture sustainable digital ecosystems across the continent.
As Platinum Sponsor, Digital Encode’s participation underscores its commitment to advancing Africa’s digital resilience through thought leadership, capacity building, and technology-driven governance.
The company’s involvement is expected to inspire deeper discussions around cybersecurity readiness, AI ethics, data governance, and strategic digital partnerships tailored to Africa’s unique socio-economic realities.
The event will feature keynotes, fireside chats, policy dialogues, and innovation showcases, highlighting transformative ideas shaping Africa’s technology future; and Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards, a prestigious award ceremony that celebrates outstanding innovation, leadership, and contributions to Africa’s digital economy.
Commending Digital Encode for buying into the vision of AfriTECH, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, Co-convener of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, expressed appreciation to the company’s leadership for its continued support of Africa-driven innovation and technological independence.
“We are deeply grateful to Digital Encode for championing indigenous innovation and demonstrating confidence in AfriTECH’s mission,” Onwuegbuchi said. “Their sponsorship reinforces our shared belief that Africa’s digital transformation must be led by Africans, leveraging homegrown expertise, world-class talent, and a vision anchored on sovereignty and sustainability.”
AfriTECH 5.0 promises to be a landmark convergence of minds shaping the next phase of Africa’s digital journey, and Digital Encode stands proudly at the forefront of this mission.
