July 25 summit brings together Enugu State Government, investors, founders & private sector operators to shape a new era of digital growth.
As part of the build-up to #StartupSouthX, the 10th edition of the South-South and South-East’s premier innovation conference, #StartupSouth will host the Digital Transformation Summit – Enugu 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025.
This pre-event doubles as a critical ecosystem touchpoint, fueling what organizers describe as an “Enugu innovation relay”, building on the State’s recent growth in tech, policy innovation, and entrepreneurial activity.
The summit is powered by the Enugu State Government through key bodies: the Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology, Enugu SME Center, and the Office of the SA on Digital Economy.
Representatives from ECCIMA and various tech-forward institutions will also participate.
Set against the backdrop of Enugu’s rising profile as a digital hub, the event aims to:
- Bridge government and ecosystem actors
- Facilitate founder-corporate collaborations
- Spotlight investable innovation
- Co-create practical strategies for digital acceleration
Key Segments:
✔ Founder pitches & startup showcases
✔ High-level policy & industry panel conversations
✔ Keynote speeches from digital enablers
✔ A curated solutions marketplace
“We’re curating a conversation that connects dots,” said Uche Aniche, convener of #StartupSouth. “This isn’t just pre-conference hype, it’s part of a real strategy to activate economic potential at the edge of innovation.”
According to Adaeze Ngozi Chianumba, Co-Founder, DigitalMoms & Lead, #StartupSouth Enugu Community:
“This is more than a conversation, it’s a convergence of people who believe in Enugu’s digital future. We’re deepening momentum already building in the ecosystem by bringing corporate players into dialogue with founders and changemakers.”
Israel Unya, founder of YuSocial.com and Co-Lead, #StartupSouth Enugu Community:
“This summit is a signal that Enugu’s innovation ecosystem is no longer on the sidelines, we’re building a thriving community where startups, government, and corporate leaders collaborate meaningfully. It’s about turning momentum into real opportunity and ensuring local founders have access to the networks, tools, and capital they need to scale.”
Registration: Free via bit.ly/DTSEnugu2025.
