The third edition of the Africa Technology Expo (ATE) wrapped up in Lagos with over 4,000 attendees from more than 15 countries, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for technology and business leaders.
Held at the Landmark Event Center, ATE 2025 convened a powerful mix of inventors, C-suite executives, investors, and ecosystem players in a business-first environment designed to accelerate Africa’s growing tech landscape, according to Business Insider.
More than just another tech event, ATE 2025 offered a packed agenda of keynote addresses, investor matchmaking, product showcases, and high-level panels focused on innovation, scale, and transformation.
Conversations covered a wide scope, from the future of software engineering and digital infrastructure to investment readiness and ecosystem building.
Over 85% of attendees were senior decision-makers, underscoring ATE’s core identity as a platform where real deals and strategic partnerships take shape.
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A major highlight of the program was the MTN C-Suite Chat, an invite-only executive session dedicated to topics such as 5G, IoT, cloud adoption, SME enablement, and enterprise strategy.
MTN Nigeria executives, including Omowunmi Olatunbosun, Akinbulejo Onabolu, Ifeanyi Otudoh, Njideka Jack, Viola Opara, and Joshua Chijioke of Chenosis, led the discussions, showcasing MTN’s role in advancing enterprise innovation and digital transformation on the continent.
Convener Nnaemeka Clinton, in his welcome speech, emphasized the global resonance of the event and Africa’s momentum in the tech space.
“Africa’s technology narrative is no longer local or emerging. It is alive, it is global, and it is undeniably rising. This isn’t just a tech conference. It’s a deal room. And real business is being done here,” he said.
The speaker lineup included notable figures such as Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Co-Founder of Andela and Managing Partner at Accelerate Africa & Future Africa; Olumide Balogun, Director at Google, West Africa; Kyari Bukar, Co-Founder of Trans Sahara Investment Corporation; and Paul Onwuanibe, CEO of Landmark Africa.
Each brought strategic insights into the future of innovation and enterprise in Africa.
ATE 2025 was backed by brands aligned with its vision of driving enterprise and innovation across the continent.
Breet served as headline sponsor, joined by Gold Sponsors Maxitech, Fidelity Bank, Zoho, and Trivoh.
Ruby-level support came from Polkadot and MTN, while Silver Sponsors included Jeroid, Zabira, Cogneticks Consulting, and Peerless.
Associate Sponsors featured Vendor Credit, Nobus, Kora, and Gtext Holdings.
As ATE continues to expand its footprint, organizers confirmed that future editions may head to new cities such as Kigali, Nairobi, and even Barbados—part of an intentional move to project Africa’s tech story on a global stage and drive new levels of collaboration and investment across borders.
The Africa Technology Expo is held annually as a strategic meeting point for enterprises, inventors, investors, and executives committed to shaping the future of African technology.
With a focus on tangible outcomes, the platform connects innovation with opportunity, forging partnerships and unlocking growth across industries and geographies.
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