Empowering Civic Innovation
Join the Revolution #CiTechSummit2025
Africa’s flagship summit empowering civic innovation, digital democracy, and tech-driven development.
from across Africa to explore how civic tech and AI can reshape governance,
participation, and public trust.
Venue
Nigerian Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Airport Road, Piwoyi, Abuja
Date & Time
29th – 30th October, 2025
9:00AM (WAT)
About CiTech summit
Civic Innovation & Technology for Development
CiTech Summit 2025 is a premier platform bringing together changemakers and tech innovators to enhance civic engagement and governance in Africa.
Why Join Citech 2025
Featuring
Keynote Speeches
Leading voices share insights that inspire reflection and set the direction for the conversations ahead.
Tech
Demos
Live demonstrations of cutting-edge tools and solutions, showing how technology can address real challenges.
Civic
Labs
Interactive spaces where participants work together to design and test ideas for stronger communities.
Policy
Dialogues
Structured discussions bringing stakeholders together to debate policies and chart practical pathways for change.
Innovation
Pitches
Bold new concepts presented with the aim of sparking investment, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Collaborative
Hackathon
Intense group problem-solving sessions where diverse teams prototype solutions in real time.
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Why Attend CiTech Summit?
Inspiring Speakers
Hear from influential thought leaders who are transforming the discourse around innovation, democracy, and technology on the African continent.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers, innovators, and decision-makers sharing a common vision for improved civic engagement and democracy through technology.
Collaborative Workshops
Engage in hands-on sessions designed to foster collaboration and creativity, leading to impactful solutions in civic tech and digital governance.
Sub-Themes
This year’s theme explores how artificial intelligence and digital technologies can reimagine the democratic experience from policymaking to civic engagement.
- AI for Democracy: Innovating Participation, Policy, and Public Trust
- Road to 2027: Enhancing Citizen Participation in the Electoral Process Through Digital Innovation
- CivicTech & Data Governance: Protecting Rights in a Digital Age
- Youth-Driven Digital Advocacy: Tools, Tactics & Transformation
- Open Government & E-Transparency: Reimagining Accountability with Tech
- Digital Inclusion & Equity: Bridging Access Gaps in Civic Participation
- Tech for Community Development: From Grassroots to Governance
- The Future of Civic Innovation in Africa: Trends, Startups & Sustainability
Speakers & Panelists
Meet our influential thought leaders who are transforming the discourse around innovation, democracy, and technology on the African continent.
Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman
DG, National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies
Hamzat Lawal
Chief Executive, Connected Development & Founder, Follow the Money
Samson Itodo
Executive Director, YIAGA Africa
Olalekan Oshunkoya
Founder, TechCentral
Lucy Abagi
CEO, Public & Private Development Centre (PPDC)
Yusuff Liadi Abiodun
Chief Executive, iLEAD AFRICA & Founder, Be The Change Initiative
Registration
Be a Part of the Change
Find your way to CiTech Summit 2025
We are looking forward to recieve you.
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Venue
Nigerian Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Airport Road, Piwoyi, Abuja
Date
29th - 30th October, 2025
9:00AM (WAT)
Meet Our Partners
CiTech Summit 2025 is made possible through collaboration. We welcome partnerships from development agencies, startups, foundations, civic groups, and institutions shaping Africa’s digital future.
For partnership- send email to partnerships@citechsummit.org or call
