The Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0, a platform for convening of leaders across technology, entrepreneurship, policy, and the creative industries, will take place from June 2–5, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre), Iganmu, Lagos, Techeconomy can report.
Building on the success of previous editions, the Summit continues to scale as a high-impact platform shaping Africa’s digital and creative economy.
To date, Omniverse has convened 30,000+ participants from over 20 countries, featuring 180+ speakers and 80+ partners across government, private sector, development institutions, academia, and the creative and digital industries.
The platform has enabled strategic partnerships, investment engagements, and talent outcomes, including 3000+ job matches through the Career Centre.
Bringing together government leaders, investors, founders, academics, and creative industry leaders, the Omniverse Africa Summit is more than a conference, it is a continental platform driving collaboration, capital, and innovation at scale.
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Organized by Omniverse Africa, an ecosystem platform advancing digital transformation, innovation, and investment across the continent, the 3.0 edition is themed “Connected Future: Synergy for Impact.”
The Summit reflects a strong commitment to building the partnerships, talent pipelines, and enabling infrastructure shaping Africa’s digital and creative economy.
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The four-day Summit will feature a dynamic, multi-track programme designed to educate, connect, and catalyse innovation:
Digital Transformation Rooms: Deep-dive sessions on enterprise solutions, automation, and Africa’s evolving digital landscape
Main Stage and Exhibitions: High-impact conversations and showcases featuring leading African and global voices
Deal Rooms: Curated spaces for investment discussions, business negotiations, and strategic partnerships
Career Centre: Talent matching platform connecting skilled professionals with employers, building on 300+ job placements in 2025
Roundtables: Closed-door policy and industry dialogues driving actionable outcomes
Creative Forge and Gaming Centre: Platforms showcasing digital storytelling, gaming, and the creative economy
Experience Zones: Immersive product showcases and live innovation demonstrations
Networking Events: Curated engagements fostering high-level connections among leaders, investors, policymakers, and creatives
The Summit will convene a high-calibre, cross-sector community shaping Africa’s digital and creative economy, including:
Government leaders and policymakers
Investors and venture capital firms
Founders and entrepreneurs
Academics and researchers
Students, young professionals, and job seekers
Media, arts, and cultural leaders
Global development partners and institutions
Speaking at a press conference, Charles Emembolu, co-convener, Omniverse Africa, said:
“The Omniverse Africa Summit is a global facing platform that brings together the key actors shaping Africa’s digital and creative economy, from government and investors to founders, talent, and industry leaders. With Summit 3.0, we are raising the bar by creating a space where ideas translate into partnerships, capital flows, and real opportunities that drive impact across the continent and beyond.”
L–R: Dr Thuweba Diwani, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; Dr Samuel Jackson, Director, Innovation Support Network; Yetunde Asika, Co-Chair, Badung Africa; Inga Stefanowicz, Head of Section, Green and Digital Economy, European Union; Charles Emembolu, Co-Convener, Omniverse Africa; Yemisi Akande, IHS Towers; Eero Toivainen, Head of Trade, Embassy of Finland and Ijeoma Akande National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Feyisayo Alayande, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, also said:
“Lagos is proud to host the Omniverse Africa Summit as a leading hub for innovation, enterprise, and talent, not just for Nigeria, but for Africa. Through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, we are supporting a platform that connects skills to opportunity at scale, empowers youth, and drives inclusive innovation. The Summit’s strong focus on talent placement, already delivering hundreds of job matches, aligns with our commitment to reducing unemployment, creating jobs, and building a future-ready workforce for Lagos and the continent.”
To, Inga Stefanowicz, European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS:
“The Omniverse Africa Summit reflects the ecosystem driven collaboration at the heart of the European Union’s engagement with Africa. Through initiatives such as Global Gateway and the Team Europe approach, we are advancing partnerships across innovation, skills, digital transformation and connectivity. Platforms like Omniverse play a vital role in connecting talent, research, and investment to drive sustainable and inclusive growth across Africa and globally.”
The Summit is supported by a diverse coalition of partners, including the European Union; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; IHS Towers; MTN Group; the Governments of Denmark, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland; the Innovation Support Network of Nigeria; the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund; the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy; the National Council for Arts and Culture; the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology; the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria; the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion; the National Information Technology Development Agency; the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Fidelity Bank Plc; the United Nations Development Programme; and other strategic collaborators advancing innovation, digital inclusion, and sustainable enterprise development across Africa.
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