Reflecting on the growth of the ecosystem since ODS began, Victor noted:

“Since we started in 2020, talents have quadrupled in the ecosystem. We now have a growing number of tech professionals and innovators returning home. Many of them who once worked in Lagos or remotely for companies abroad are now relocating back to Abeokuta, drawn by Ogun’s proximity to Lagos, its stable environment, and the opportunity to live and work in peace.”

According to him, this shift is reshaping the local digital landscape. Ogun’s calm yet connected environment is becoming a magnet for startups and freelancers who want access to both global opportunities and quality of life.

Today, several technology innovation hubs are already making waves in the state. Companies like Grazac, EduTAMS, Tedprime Hub, GetFunded Africa (GFA Technologies), and the newly launched Digital Innovation Park by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Honourable Minister of Digital Economy, are some of the emerging players driving innovation, creating jobs, and building the digital ecosystem within the State.

“Startups are not just existing; they’re thriving,” Victor emphasized. “The energy is different now, we’re seeing new founders building tech driven solutions emerge every year and some relocating from Lagos to have their office here in Ogun State.

Ogun Digital Summit 2025 continues to fuel this momentum and for this year, there will be conversations around AI & Innovation, AgricTech, Creative Economy, Policy & Governance, Blockchain & Web3, Startup Investment, and Future of Work. This year’s edition is led by Joy Omowaye.

Ogun Digital Summit is proudly organised by Grazac, the leading technology innovation hub in the state and supported by Ogun State Government through Ogun State Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), Busha, Prooval, Faztorder, LandXpress, Techeconomy, Techparley, and Legit.ng, who play a crucial role in amplifying the summit’s reach.

For Victor, the story is only just beginning:

“Tech in Ogun is more than an industry, it’s a movement. What we’re witnessing is the rise of a digital generation grounded in identity, creativity, and purpose. Ogun has the talent, the environment, and now, the platform.”

With that conviction, Ogun Digital Summit continues to stand as both a mirror and a catalyst,  reflecting Ogun’s growth while driving it forward.

The theme for this year’s summit is “Innovating Beyond Boundaries: Exploring AI and Web3 Evolutionary Impact.”

Ogun Digital Summit is organized by Grazac, the leading technology innovation hub based in Abeokuta focused on youth empowerment, promoting tech entrepreneurship and social innovation.

In the previous edition, the focus was on “Digital Technology: Key to Sustainable Future” where the keynote address was delivered by Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General and CEO of NITDA.

He encouraged the youth to see Tech as the present and the future of today’s world.

“When you talk about innovation and technology, human talents constitute the major components to drive the two, as such, we need universities, institutions and corporate organizations to be part of the system because they play a key role in producing the needed talents that can solve identified problems in society,” Inuwa noted.

In his address last year, he also enumerated efforts of the Federal Government in the areas of Policy-making, creation of enabling Environment, Legislation, Digital Literacy, among others, which he stressed are all geared towards ensuring young innovators and entrepreneurs in the country thrive in their chosen fields.

This year’s event promises to feature keynote speeches from renowned speakers, engaging discussions, masterclass and opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Attendees can expect to learn about the impact of AI and Web3 on the startup ecosystem and future of work, as well as the opportunities and challenges these technologies present.

Victor Adeleye, the convener of Ogun Digital Summit  in a statement said; “There have been a lot of questions on ‘Will artificial intelligence (AI) take our jobs?’, ‘Is the AI and Web3 movement a fad?’, ‘Should content creators rely more on their creative skills to write content or leverage heavily on the use of AI?’ Do you get the drift? These and many more significant questions regarding how AI and Web3 are impacting the lives of Africans will be answered at this year’s edition of Ogun Digital Summit.”

If you want to learn about how AI and Web3 are changing the way we live and work, the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and Web3, and how we can use AI and Web3 to create a more sustainable future, then, you shouldn’t miss this event.

Other opportunities include networking with other attendees and speakers, attending workshops and masterclass sessions for free.

Registration for the summit is now open. Visit https://www.ogundigitalsummit.com/ to register now and reserve a seat for yourself.

Ogun Digital Summit is a great opportunity to learn about the impact of AI and Web3 on the tech ecosystem.

Register today to be part of the evolution