About the Summit
NCS SouthEast Innovation Summit & Awards
A high-impact regional platform for technology, research, innovation and economic development, designed to strengthen the SouthEast's contribution to Nigeria's and the global digital economy.
Background
More than a conference
The Summit will bring together government, academia, industry, researchers, technology professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and young people to examine how technology and Artificial Intelligence can accelerate sustainable development across the region. Rather than serving as a conventional conference, the Summit is designed around practical outcomes, collaboration and long-term impact — connecting research, innovation, enterprise and economic development.
- Date
- 12–14 November 2026
- Venue
- International Conference Centre, Awka, Anambra State
- Organizer
- Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), SouthEast Zone
Theme
Technology-Enhanced Development in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: The Pros and the Cons
Objectives
The Summit seeks to
- Promote technology and Artificial Intelligence as drivers of regional economic development.
- Connect researchers, universities, industry and government around strategic regional challenges.
- Support innovators, developers and entrepreneurs to develop practical technology solutions.
- Facilitate partnerships, investment opportunities and collaboration across the technology ecosystem.
- Strengthen the connection between research, innovation and enterprise.
- Recognize individuals whose contributions have advanced technology, governance, entrepreneurship and economic development.
- Establish a lasting regional platform that contributes to the SouthEast's technology and innovation ecosystem.
