You are invited to three days of keynotes, deal rooms and electric vehicles in the heart of Nigeria’s capital. Abuja Tech & Digital Economy Week opens at the Abuja Velodrome on 24 November 2026, and students and corps members walk in free.
The fourth edition expects more than 7,000 participants and over 100 exhibitors. Its theme is “Energizing Smart Mobility, Powering Cities of the Future.” Expect keynotes and investor deal rooms. There is an electric vehicle (EV) and mobility showcase, plus the Future Cities Excellence Awards Night and plenty of networking. Tickets are on sale now.
Here are the details at a glance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event. | Abuja Tech Week 2026, fourth edition. |
| Dates. | 24 to 26 November 2026. |
| Venue. | Abuja Velodrome, Abuja. |
| Theme. | Energizing Smart Mobility, Powering Cities of the Future. |
| Expected. | 7,000+ participants and 100+ exhibitors. |
| Free entry. | Students and NYSC corps members, with a valid ID card. |
| Tickets. | abujatechweek.ng. |
| Hosts. | Young Innovators of Nigeria and the Rural Electrification Agency. |
So what will you find there? The programme centres on smart mobility. That means how people and goods move through a city, using clean energy and digital tools. Think electric vehicles, charging and battery power. Think digital payments for bus fares, route plans and the data that ties it all together. Organisers also point to clean power, AI, online safety and the networks that run digital services. The week includes an exhibition, an investor deal room and an investment forum. Builders can meet the people who fund and buy.
The event grew out of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue, which Young Innovators of Nigeria has run with partners. This year it is hosted with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). REA says its work now reaches beyond rural power into innovation, transport and digital development. Three partners are named for this edition. One is NASENI, the national science and engineering agency. Another is the presidential initiative on gas and electric vehicles. The third is the Nigeria Computer Society. The Society also backs a National Innovation Challenge linked to the week. Winners are expected to get tech tools and help to grow their ideas.
Why does energy sit at the heart of a tech week? Because mobility runs on power. REA has said that a Columbia University student project tested whether its mini-grids can support electric vehicles. REA says the findings backed the idea. That link between energy and transport is what this year’s theme is built around. At the July launch of the planning team, its chair, Andrew Abu, set a clear goal. The plan should back young innovators and draw investors. He wants Abuja to be Africa’s top place for talks on tech and the digital economy. Joy Buba, who leads Young Innovators of Nigeria as Executive Secretary, agreed. She said tech, clean power and smart transport can improve city life. They can also create jobs for young Nigerians.
Momentum has been building. On 22 October, Young Innovators of Nigeria and the Indian High Commission held a business forum in Abuja. It covered AI, innovation and the digital economy, and was billed as a pre-event for the week. Its goal was to build tech ties and investment between Nigeria and India.
Why it matters: Nigeria’s cities are growing fast, and moving people and goods is one of their toughest problems. Fuel costs, traffic and patchy power hold back small businesses and commuters alike. A tech week puts energy agencies, mobility firms, investors and young builders in one room. That gives local startups a rare chance to pitch, partner and pilot. Free entry for students and corps members opens the door to the next generation of founders and engineers. For startups, a deal room is worth more than a stage. A single meeting can turn into a pilot, a supply contract or a first cheque.
Before you go: Book your ticket at abujatechweek.ng. Students and NYSC corps members should bring a valid student ID card or corps member ID card to claim free entry. For questions, call 0902 507 5201 or email info@abujatechweek.ng. If you are a founder, decide in advance who you want to meet, and prepare a one-minute pitch and a short demo. Have a deck ready to send, and a clear ask. Practise answering hard questions beforehand, because deal rooms move fast. Arrive early on day one. Follow the organisers’ updates for the final programme and speaker list.
Sources: Organisers’ announcement for Abuja Tech & Digital Economy Week 2026, November 2026; NAN on Abuja Tech Week and digital investment; NAN on the Rural Electrification Agency and smart, sustainable cities; Techeconomy on the India and Nigeria business forum; REA on integrating e-mobility with mini-grids in rural Nigeria.
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