Nov 2025
InnTech Summit 2025 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and innovators to explore how Africa can responsibly navigate the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainable technology adoption.
Convened as a platform for strategic dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, the summit emphasized that the future of AI in emerging economies will depend not only on technological innovation but also on governance, digital literacy, and institutional readiness.
Across multiple media platforms, discussions highlighted the urgent need for stronger frameworks that balance innovation with accountability — ensuring that technological advancement translates into inclusive growth and long-term societal value.
The summit addressed several key themes:
- Strengthening digital literacy as a national and continental priority
- Developing governance models for ethical AI deployment
- Establishing sustainable data practices and regulatory clarity
- Building institutional capacity to manage emerging technologies
- Aligning AI adoption with economic development and workforce transformation
Taopheek Babayeju emphasized that Africa’s opportunity lies in designing systems intentionally rather than reacting to global technological shifts.
“The AI era requires leadership that integrates innovation with governance, strategy with execution, and technology with human capability.”
The conversations underscored a growing consensus: technology alone does not transform societies — institutions, policies, and people do.
Industry stakeholders called for collaborative approaches between government, private sector, and academia to accelerate responsible adoption while protecting societal interests.
The summit concluded with a shared commitment to advancing frameworks that support ethical innovation, strengthen digital ecosystems, and position Africa as an active contributor to the global AI landscape.
Media Coverage
Leadership Newspapers | National Economy | The Nation | Punch Newspapers | EduTimes Africa
- Leadership – https://leadership.ng/inntech-2025-stakeholders-demand-better-digital-literacy-governance-for-ai-era/
- National Economy – https://nationaleconomy.com/stakeholders-highlight-ai-data-governance-sustainability-at-inntech-2025-summit/#google_vignette
- The Nation – https://thenationonlineng.net/stakeholders-seek-better-digital-literacy-governance-for-ai-era/#
- Punch – https://punchng.com/inntech-summit-pushes-stronger-frameworks-for-ai-future/
- EduTimes – https://edutimesafrica.com/inntech-summit-2025-concludes-with-strong-calls-for-responsible-ai-digital-literacy-and-sustainable-tech-adoption/