Event Overview
Digital Nigeria Conference & Exhibition (DNICE) 2026 is Nigeria’s flagship digital economy event, bringing together government leaders, technology companies, startups, investors, innovators, policymakers, academics and development partners to accelerate the country’s digital transformation agenda. Organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the event focuses on turning digital strategy into implementation through secure, intelligent and inclusive digital systems.
Event Details
Event: Digital Nigeria Conference & Exhibition (DNICE) 2026
Dates: 10–12 November 2026
Venue: BAT International Conference Centre (BAT ICC), Abuja, Nigeria
Organiser: National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Format: Conference, exhibition, startup programme, networking and industry engagement event.
Theme
Driving Nigeria’s Digital Future: Secure, Intelligent & Inclusive Systems.
About the Conference
Digital Nigeria 2026 brings together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to explore how emerging technologies can strengthen governance, innovation, economic growth, and national competitiveness. The conference aims to move beyond policy discussions towards practical implementation and ecosystem execution.
What to Expect
Participants can expect:
- High-level keynote presentations
- Ministerial and government sessions
- Industry panel discussions
- Technology exhibitions
- Startup showcases
- Networking opportunities
- Workshops and side events
- Innovation and ecosystem engagement activities
Key Focus Areas
The programme covers a broad range of digital economy topics, including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity and digital trust
- Digital identity
- Digital public infrastructure
- Blockchain and emerging technologies
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Digital governance
- Startup ecosystem development
- Technology investment and partnerships.
Builders Festival
A key feature of DNICE 2026 is the Builders Festival, a platform that connects institutions with deployment-ready startups to solve real operational challenges through technology, pilot projects and collaboration opportunities. The initiative includes startup matching, challenge-based innovation and partnership opportunities. AI Opportunities in Nigeria.
Featured Speakers
The organisers have announced participation from senior leaders across government and industry, including representatives from:
- Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
- National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
- Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
- Technology and innovation organisations from Nigeria and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
- Startup founders and entrepreneurs
- Technology professionals
- Government officials and policymakers
- Business and corporate leaders
- Investors and venture capital stakeholders
- Researchers and academics
- Innovation ecosystem builders
- Students and emerging technology professionals.
Registration
Registration is available for participants, delegates, executives, exhibitors, sponsors and partners through the official event platform. Multiple participation categories are available depending on attendance goals and access requirements. AI events in Nigeria.
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