As Africa accelerates its digital transformation journey, the dialog is not merely about adopting new applied sciences, it’s now about making certain they’re deployed responsibly, ruled successfully, and trusted by the folks they serve.
It is towards this backdrop that the Eko Innovation Centre, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology, pronounces the eighth version of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 8.0), scheduled to carry on Thursday, 3 December 2026, on the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Now in its eighth yr, AOT Lagos has welcomed over 125,000 participants, hosted 340 audio system, delivered 262 keynote classes, and generated greater than 15 million engagements throughout 145 nations. More importantly, AOT Lagos has advanced past a convention right into a platform for collaboration and coverage improvement, contributing to landmark initiatives together with the Lagos Innovation Master Plan, Startup Lagos, the Talent Acceleration Masterplan, the Lagos Digital Service Portal, and the Lagos Digital Service Portal 2.0 (Chatbot Inclusive).
This yr’s theme, “Beyond Smart Cities: Tech Adoption × Ethics × Governance,” displays one of many defining conversations of our time. As synthetic intelligence, digital public infrastructure, related providers, and data-driven applied sciences proceed to remodel economies and societies, governments and companies should guarantee innovation is underpinned by transparency, accountability, inclusion, and public belief.
Bringing these vital conversations to the forefront, AOT Lagos 8.0 will function a distinguished line-up of know-how leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and international trade consultants, together with Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy, Anglophone West Africa at Meta, Engr. Abisoye
Coker-Odusote, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management
Commission (NIMC), the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State Olatubosun Alake and extra. Their participation will carry numerous views to the convention’s central conversations round accountable AI adoption, digital governance, good infrastructure, the way forward for work, digital inclusion, and sustainable innovation.
Speaking on this yr’s version, Victor Afolabi, Founder of Eko Innovation Centre, stated:
“Technology is changing faster than ever before, but sustainable progress depends on more than innovation alone. It requires responsible adoption, effective governance, and meaningful collaboration across the public and private sectors. AOT Lagos 8.0 provides a platform for the conversations, partnerships, and ideas that will help shape Africa’s digital future.”
This yr’s convention will function govt keynotes, coverage dialogues, ministerial roundtables, know-how exhibitions, startup showcases, funding engagements, and strategic conversations throughout eight thematic tracks overlaying:
- AI, Ethics & Governance
- Smart Infrastructure & Urban Innovation
- Fintech, Regulation & Digital Economy
- Future of Work & Talent Transformation
- Digital Identity, Data & Cybersecurity
- Local weatherTech & Sustainable Cities
- Civic Technology & Digital Inclusion
- Startup Innovation & Investment
The convention may also host the fifth AOT Ecosystem Awards, recognising excellent startups, ecosystem builders, policymakers, and organisations driving innovation and digital transformation throughout Nigeria and the African continent.
Building on seven profitable editions, AOT Lagos 8.0 goals to strengthen public-private collaboration, encourage progressive options, encourage funding, and generate coverage suggestions that assist accountable know-how adoption and sustainable digital transformation throughout Africa.
To be taught extra or register to attend, go to www.aotlagos.com.
