Technology companies, government policymakers, investors and startups converged in Lagos this week as GITEX Nigeria placed West Africa’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and innovation at the core of discussions about the global intelligence economy.
The two-day technology event, held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos from September 2 to 3, brought together more than 400 exhibiting companies and startups, over 150 speakers and more than 200 investors managing a combined $200 billion in assets.
The gathering comes as African governments and technology companies intensify efforts to build the infrastructure, talent and locally developed technologies needed to participate more competitively in the global digital economy.
At this year’s event, there was a growing conversation around digital sovereignty which is Africa’s ability to own and control the infrastructure, intelligence and technological capabilities that will shape its economic future.
AI and digital infrastructure
