Where Africa's Digital Future Takes Shape.
Through its annual conference and awards, GrowthX convenes policymakers, regulators, business leaders, investors, and innovators to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa's digital economy.
Focused on infrastructure, technology policy, innovation, and investment, the platform creates a space for meaningful conversations that can translate into strategic action, partnerships and sustainable growth.
Beyond dialogue, GrowthX celebrates excellence through a rigorous, evidence-based evaluation process, where recognition is earned through measurable impact, not popularity.
Driving the conversations that matter.
Infrastructure
Exploring the digital infrastructure required to power Africa's next phase of growth.
Technology Policy
Bringing policymakers, regulators and industry together to shape practical digital policy.
Innovation
Spotlighting ideas, technologies and leaders transforming businesses and communities.
Investment
Connecting capital, institutions and innovators to unlock opportunities across the digital economy.
Impact over popularity.
GrowthX believes recognition should reflect what organisations and individuals have actually achieved. Its awards are built around rigorous, evidence-based evaluation, ensuring that excellence is recognised through measurable impact.
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Speakers & Industry Leaders
GrowthX brings together leading executives, technology innovators, policymakers, investors and industry experts shaping the future of Nigeria's digital economy.
David Adeoye Abodunrin
Founder, Cubed Integrated Consulting | Cyberfore
Blessing Ehize
Chief Technology Officer, FCMB
Dr. Ayotunde Coker
Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centre (OADC)
Dr. Krishnan Ranganath
Chief Executive Officer, UniCloud Africa
Chika Nwosu
Managing Director, PalmPay Nigeria
Abraham Durosawo
Vice President, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
Adeshina Adewumi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Trade Lenda
Hakeem Adeniji-Adele
Deputy Managing Director, eTranzact Intl. PLC
Roseline Ilori
Founder & CEO, Bridge57 Solutions Limited
Philip Aiwekhoe
Chief Information Security Officer, NPF MFB
Rarzack Olaegbe
Producer, The Fintex Show, Nigeria Info 99.3 FM
Elsie Godwin
Co-Founder & COO, Cashwise Finance
Squadron Leader Adefola Amoo (Rtd.)
Founder, GridCodes
Victor Daniyan
CEO, Nearpays Technologies
Oluwole Abegunde
Vice President, Data & Insights, Insiyhtcs
Ikenna Odike
Chief Executive Officer, OUTCESS
Dennis Ajalie
Chief Executive Officer, TeamApt Limited
Kehinde Ogundare
Country Manager, ZOHO Nigeria
Adesola Akinsanya
President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
Ebenezer Dare
Co-Founder & CEO, Hostlag Limited
Stephen Ipalibo Lawson
Corporate Master of Ceremonies, Speaker & Executive Trainer
Where Nigeria's Most Influential Minds Shape What Comes Next
Let's discuss Data Localisation, Data Centre Infrastructure, and Secure Payments in Nigeria.
This is the room where decisions begin.
C-Suite Executives, Industry Presidents, Policymakers, Diplomats, Founders & Startup Leaders, Investors and Development Finance Institutions come together to discuss the economic and business matters shaping Nigeria's future.
GrowthX creates an environment for high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships, investment conversations and policy engagement between leaders building Nigeria's digital economy.
From Regulatory Directive to National Infrastructure
On June 15, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directed banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators and other licensed payment operators to store all payment transaction data generated within Nigeria on local servers.
The directive requires full compliance from January 1, 2027, placing data sovereignty, infrastructure readiness and regulatory alignment at the centre of Nigeria's digital transformation agenda.
GrowthX 2026 provides the platform where government, regulators, infrastructure providers, financial institutions, investors and technology innovators will discuss what it takes to move from policy to implementation.
The Definitive Stage for Nigeria's Data & Payments Future
GrowthX by Techeconomy 2026 is designed as the definitive stage for this national conversation — bringing together the payments industry, Nigeria's data centre and cloud providers, cybersecurity leaders, policymakers and regulators including CBN, NCC, NITDA and NDPC.
Payments Industry
Banks, fintechs, payment gateways, mobile money operators, payment processors and financial service providers.
Data Centre Infrastructure
Data centres, cloud providers, telecom operators, hosting providers and infrastructure companies building Nigeria's digital backbone.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Cybersecurity leaders, privacy experts, compliance officers, legal practitioners and digital trust professionals.
Policy & Investment
Policymakers, regulators, investors, development finance institutions, founders and startup leaders shaping Nigeria's digital economy.
Why You Should Be in the Room
Strategic Insights
Understand how Nigeria's data localisation directive will reshape banking, fintech, cloud infrastructure and digital payments.
Direct Engagement
Hear directly from regulators, policymakers and industry leaders driving compliance and implementation.
Executive Networking
Meet C-suite executives, founders, investors, diplomats and technology leaders influencing Africa's digital future.
Investment Opportunities
Discover partnerships and investment opportunities across infrastructure, cloud, AI, cybersecurity and financial services.
From Directive to Delivery.
Join the conversation shaping how Nigeria stores data, builds digital infrastructure, secures payments and protects its digital sovereignty.
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GrowthX by Techeconomy brings together leading organisations, innovators and technology-driven businesses shaping Africa's digital future.
Be Part of the Conversation.
Whether you are attending, sponsoring or building strategic partnerships, there is a place for your organisation at GrowthX 2026.
Reservations
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Sponsorship
Position your brand at the centre of Nigeria's digital economy conversation.
Partnerships
Explore strategic partnerships and opportunities to collaborate with GrowthX.