AKWA IBOM TECH WEEK 2026
Africa’s New Tech Frontier is Moving to the Greens. Join us for Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2026. A week of high-level networking, innovation showcases, and ecosystem building in the heart of Uyo.
2nd - 7th Nov., 2026 | Four Points By Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene
Theme
Scaling the Frontier: From Homegrown Innovation to Global Markets.
Last Year's Impact
- NextGen Innovators won Ibom Air Prize for Innovation
- CEED Capital awarded N100,000 Incubation Support to all schools that pitched
- Adiaha Obong Secondary School won N250,000 Incubation Support
- Career fair by LIV facilitated hundreds of jobs for techies
- Hundreds of Scholarships and internships
- Hotels were on full capacity throughout the week
- Ibom Air flights were fully booked the whole week
Why Attend Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2026?
This isn’t just a tech event; it’s a movement. We’re bringing together visionary entrepreneurs, groundbreaking innovators, savvy investors, and passionate tech enthusiasts to unlock the immense potential of Akwa Ibom’s digital future.
Discover
- Cutting-edge innovations shaping industries across the region.
- Lucrative investment opportunities in Akwa Ibom's burgeoning tech ecosystem.
- Real-world impact of technology on businesses, communities, and lives.
Connect with
- Leading tech founders and CEOs.
- Angel investors and venture capitalists.
- Government leaders driving digital transformation.
- Talented developers and tech professionals.
Experience
- Inspiring keynote speeches from global tech leaders across.
- Interactive workshops and masterclasses.
- Engaging panel discussions on the future of technology in Akwa Ibom.
- Networking opportunities to forge valuable connections.
- Showcases of Akwa Ibom's brightest tech startups.
Content Tracks
- AI & Web3
- Creator Economy
- Funding & Venture Building
- Jobs in Tech
- Policy & Compliance
- Innovation Challenge
What to Expect
Venture Showcase - Pitching the brightest startups to the Ibom Angel Network.
The Conference - Keynotes and panels featuring Africa’s tech giants.
Innovation Challenge - Solving local problems with scalable tech solutions.
DevFest Uyo - The ultimate gathering for developers (traditionally the grand finale).
Golf & Tech Mixer - Premium networking on the world-class 18-hole course.
Akwa Ibom is on the cusp of a digital revolution. Be a part of it.
Mark your calendars and prepare to witness the dawn of Akwa Ibom's Digital Transformation.
Stay Informed & Get Involved
Keep checking this page for updates as we count down to November at Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort. Partner with us to showcase your brand at the South-South’s largest tech gathering and connect with industry leaders. You can also join the Innovation Challenge to solve local problems and showcase your solution on the big stage.
Meet the Organizer
Ibom Innovation Network (IIN)
Ibom Innovation Network is a community of innovators who drive the technology ecosystem in Akwa Ibom State. We represent residents practicing tech in the state and indigenes operating in the tech space across Nigeria and in diaspora. We focus on Innovation, Technology Development, Entrepreneurship, Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy.
