Organized in partnership with the GIZ/Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria and the Innovation Support Network (ISN), the summit promises to be a transformative experience for thought leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond.

The Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

The 2025 edition will welcome 20,000 attendees from over 20 countries, uniting key players from technology, finance, culture, government, and the private sector.

Coalition of Partners

Joining the Omniverse Africa Summit are prestigious partners, including, European Union, GIZ’s Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (SEDEC) Digital Transformation Center Nigeria, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Federal Ministry for Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Innovation Support Network, Trace, German Cooperation, British Government, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Genius Hub, Unanimous Games, TechQuest STEM Academy, and Beats FM. This collaboration aims to create an immersive ecosystem of learning, networking, and collaboration, driving Africa’s digital economy forward.

Commenting on The Omniverse 2.0, Charles Emembolu, the co-convener, said:

“The Omniverse Africa Summit represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital and creative industries. This is where innovators, policymakers, and investors converge to unlock the true potential of Africa’s technology landscape.”

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA):

“At NITDA, we believe that fostering a robust digital economy is key to unlocking Africa’s innovation potential. The Omniverse Africa Summit is a strategic platform that aligns with our vision to drive technological transformation, empower startups, and create opportunities for inclusive growth. We are proud to support this initiative and look forward to collaborating with stakeholders to accelerate Africa’s digital future.”

Dr. Thuweba Diwani, GIZ/Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria:

“This summit is a beacon for Africa’s digital transformation. By fostering strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, we are setting the stage for sustainable technological and economic growth across the continent.”

Summit Highlights

Each day of the Omniverse Africa Summit is designed to address critical challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s digital future.

The event will feature:

• Digital Transformation Rooms – Engaging policy discussions, workshops, panel sessions, etc. on Africa’s evolving digital and creative landscape.
• Deal Rooms – A dynamic space for business negotiations, partnerships, and funding
• Gaming Centre – A showcase and tournaments of Africa’s burgeoning gaming industry, exploring its economic potential.
• Career Centre – Insights and mentorship on navigating industry shifts and career
• Music Conference – Exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and the entertainment industry.
• Sages Lounge – A networking hub for industry leaders and policy
• Exhibition and Experience Spaces – Immersive product showcases and innovation

Insights and Discussions

The summit will also feature thought-provoking discussions on pivotal topics, including:

• Gaming as an Income Pathway – Unlocking opportunities in Africa’s fast-growing gaming
• Vocational Jobs in a Technology-Driven World – The role of digital transformation in traditional industries.
• Creative Entrepreneurship – How Africa’s artists and creators can harness innovation to scale their ventures.
• Scaling Businesses from 1X to 10X – Lessons from industry leaders who have built global enterprises from Africa.

Call for Partnerships

Do you wish to sponsor, partner or exhibit at The Omniverse Africa Summit 2.0, reach the organisers at partnerships@theomniverse.africa.

Date: February 25-28, 2025

Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Lagos

Registration link is HERE.

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Speaking during the event, Kashifu Inuwa, the director general of NITDA, noted that the framework focuses on involving citizens in policy development and implementation, thereby promoting ownership and accountability.

The DG said, “Today marks a remarkable milestone in our journey to reimagine the position of NITDA in the Nigerian tech ecosystem. Five years ago, NITDA faced a significant trust deficit with the tech community due to top-down policy impositions. To address this, NITDA shifted to a collaborative approach, emphasising co-design and co-creation.”

Inuwa expressed gratitude to GIZ for their support, which began with the Nigerian Startup Act created through a collaborative process.

Following this success, GIZ and DTC assisted in developing the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) through a similar participatory process. The initiative, according to him, has seen significant citizen engagement, with the creative sector recently volunteering to champion digital literacy in Nigeria.

He further said that, NITDA is collaborating with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to train citizens across 774 local governments and the Ministry of Education to integrate digital skills into the national curriculum by next year, which is an effort towards achieving the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy’s long-term target of achieving 95% digital literacy by 2030 and midterm target of 70% by 2027.

Inuwa highlighted that the engagement aligns with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) which has one of its eight pillars as “Strengthening Policy Implementation and Legal Framework.

“To ensure sustainability, GIZ and DTC are formalising a participatory policy implementation framework that can be adapted beyond the digital sector, benefiting areas such as education, agriculture, and healthcare,” he added.

He applauded all stakeholders for their past contributions and urged for continued collaboration to solidify the legal framework policy implementation in Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Engineer Faruk Yusuf Yabo expanded on the expectations of the PPIF in his keynote address.

He said, “The proposed framework introduces several key initiatives: establishing multi-channel stakeholder engagement, promoting collaborative decision-making through digital platforms, ensuring transparency and accountability, investing in capacity building, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.”

Furthermore, he stressed that the approach is designed to foster a participatory policy-making process and ensure that the benefits of technological advancements are equitably distributed.

He disclosed that the initiative is supported by partners including the European Union and the German government, which marks the beginning of a commitment to inclusivity and transparency in Nigeria’s digital policy development.

Earlier in his opening speech, the Coordinator, Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (SEDEC) GIZ, Nigeria Dr. Markus Wauschkuhn welcomed the participants to the public presentation of the draft Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF) for the ICT and digital economy sectors.

Wauschkuhn pointed out the vital contributions of NITDA, GIZ, and all stakeholders involved in creating the PPIF, noting the importance of a participatory policy-making process that includes diverse voices from individuals, communities, businesses, and institutions. He accentuated that the approach aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust in governance while addressing the rapid advancements in the digital age.

In her opening statement, Dr. Thwueba Dwani, head of Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria, stated that involving stakeholders in policy implementation enhances sustainability and relevance, as evidenced by numerous studies. She introduced the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF) as a crucial tool for Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem, developed through extensive stakeholder engagement and participatory formats.

Other agencies represented at the event were the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), the National Office for Technology

Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), the Civil Society Organisation, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders.