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The summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation and solutions that solve unique challenges within Nigeria and the African continent at large.

Disclosing the event’s agenda, Mr. Tony Ajah, the programme director of the Nigeria Innovation Summit, said,

“The theme for this year’s event is “Sustainable Innovation”. As the world grapples with pressing challenges from climate change to social and economic inequality, innovation must go beyond what is new to what is sustainable and inclusive. We must rethink how we create and build solutions that serve not just the present needs, but also protect and empower generations to come.

“The future belongs to those who innovate responsibly, boldly and sustainably, and Nigeria and Africa should not be left out in our quest to attain global competitiveness. Sustainable Innovation reminds us that true innovation is about what will last. This year, we will explore how innovation can drive sustainable development, strengthen industries, empower young people, and transform communities. Most importantly, we will connect, collaborate, and commit ourselves to action.”

NIS 2025, which will take place on 7-8 October 2025 at the will witness a plethora of speakers from innovation actors in private and public institutions, and leading startups in Nigeria and around the world.

Each year, the summit provides a platform that fosters collaborations among startups, innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses, policymakers, the academic community, and international organizations. NIS also provides opportunities for Nigerian innovators to showcase their innovative solutions for industrial applications, adoption, and commercialisation.

For the 10^th year on a roll, NIS brings in experts within the Nigerian innovation ecosystem and around the world to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. This year’s event will feature insightful discussions, Nigeria innovation experience talks (NiX Talks), innovative showcases, workshops, fireside chats, startup pitches, and exhibitions focusing on healthtech, agritech, circular economy, AI applications, renewable energy and cleantech, oil & gas, fintech, real estate, edtech, techtainment, digital economy, startup/entrepreneurship development, among others. The summit will climax with

Through previous editions, NIS has attracted over 12,000 delegates, 220 speakers and panellists, 100 tertiary institutions and research centres, 40 government ministries, attendees from 36 states, over 170 sponsors and partners, 42 countries in attendance, and over 90 innovation award recipients.

Participation in this event is open to local and international businesses, innovators, startups, MSMEs, public and private institutions, embassies/high commissions, investors, the academic community, and all the stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.

will also be live-streamed to a wider audience across Nigeria and beyond.

The Nigeria Innovation Summit 2025 offers great opportunities through sponsorship, partnership, and exhibitions of innovative products, ideas, and services. Participation is open to all stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.