The Nigeria Web Registration Affiliation (NiRA) is proud to announce the return of its flagship digital financial system convention, Tech Convergence, for its second version.
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, on the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Resort, Abuja, the occasion guarantees to be a landmark gathering for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
With the theme: “Constructing Nigeria’s Digital Future: The Web as a Catalyst for Progress,” Tech Convergence 2.0 will convey collectively main voices throughout authorities, business, academia, civil society, and the personal sector to deliberate on methods that can place Nigeria as a number one digital powerhouse in Africa and past.
The web continues to remodel Nigeria’s financial system, contributing to the enlargement of e-commerce, fintech, training expertise, artistic industries, and digital companies. Based on latest reviews, Nigeria’s digital financial system contributes over 18% to the nationwide GDP, making it a vital driver of development and innovation.
Talking forward of the convention, NiRA President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, underscored the significance of securing Nigeria’s on-line id: “Nigeria’s digital financial system is a powerhouse, however to maintain its momentum, we should fortify our native web infrastructure and id. That’s the essence of Tech Convergence uniting stakeholders to safeguard our digital sovereignty via the .ng area and to unlock the total potential of a linked Nigeria.”
He added that the web is not simply an enabler however the engine of digital transformation, with the .ng area as a logo of possession, belief, and sovereignty in Nigeria’s on-line house.
The Occasion Chairman, Mr. Seun Kehinde, highlighted the stakeholder-centric design of the convention: “Tech Convergence is extra than simply an occasion; it’s a collaborative platform the place concepts are exchanged, partnerships are constructed, and options are crafted. As stakeholders, we share a collective duty to make sure the web continues to drive inclusive development and innovation in Nigeria.”
The inaugural version in 2024, held in Lagos, drew greater than 400 contributors and 25 audio system from throughout the tech ecosystem. Discussions explored the web’s function in bridging the hole between the artistic sector and digital content material. Constructing on this success, Tech Convergence 2.0 will increase its focus to cowl coverage, infrastructure, cybersecurity, native content material, and rising applied sciences.
NiRA has continued to put money into strengthening Nigeria’s web infrastructure to assist innovation and safety. Initiatives reminiscent of: WHOIS Privateness Redaction – making certain privateness and safety for registrants of the .ng area; DNSSEC (Area Title System Safety Extensions) – including an important layer of safety towards cyber threats and Capability Growth by way of the .ng Academy – coaching hundreds of Nigerians on digital expertise, area entrepreneurship and web governance.
Based on NiRA’s Chief Working Officer, Mrs. Seyi Onasanya: “Our dedication goes past managing the .ng area. We’re laying the groundwork for a resilient web ecosystem that may assist startups, SMEs, public establishments and innovators who will form Nigeria’s digital future.”
This yr’s version will function:
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Venue: Lagos Osun Corridor, Transcorp Hilton Accommodations, Abuja
Time: 11:00 AM
Participation: Hybrid – Restricted in-person slots accessible; digital attendance by way of NiRA’s web site and social media channels.
Registration is now open by way of the official tech convergence web site. Early registration is inspired resulting from restricted bodily slots.
The Nigeria Web Registration Affiliation (NiRA) is the registry for the .ng Web area title, serving as a custodian of Nigeria’s on-line id.
As a not-for-profit, non-governmental affiliation, NiRA is dedicated to advancing Nigeria’s digital presence, selling web accessibility, and supporting the expansion of a vibrant digital financial system. By way of initiatives such because the .ng Academy, stakeholder engagements, and web infrastructure improvement, NiRA continues to champion Nigeria’s digital future.
