Innovating Nigeria’s Digital Future Through Tech and Creativity

ABOUT THE TECH CONVERGENCE 1.0

The Nigerian digital and internet space is rapidly evolving, yet it faces numerous challenges that limit its potential for growth and global competitiveness. Despite the increasing reliance on digital platforms and the internet to drive business, innovation, and content creation, the country’s digital ecosystem struggles to keep pace with global trends. The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA) recognizes that to ensure Nigeria’s digital future is secure, sustainable, and globally competitive, there is a need to address these issues collectively through a collaborative platform that brings together stakeholders, innovators, and creators.

Why Tech Convergence 1.0 was Birthed

NiRA birthed The Tech Convergence 1.0 to serve as a collaborative platform where stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem can converge to address these challenges. The event with theme "Innovating Nigeria’s Digital Future Through Tech and Creativity” is a 2-day conference and exhibition that seeks to bridge the gaps in innovation, digital content creation, and technology adoption. It provides an avenue for stakeholders to explore synergies that will drive the growth of Nigeria’s digital space, promote the adoption of the .ng domain, and create an enabling environment for innovators and creators to thrive. The theme reflects NiRA’s commitment to fostering innovation through collaboration, technology, and creativity. It highlights the role of emerging technologies in transforming Nigeria’s digital space and emphasizes the potential for creating a future where technology drives growth, innovation, and inclusivity. The event aims to explore how technological advancements, particularly in the DNS industry and in digital content space, can accelerate Nigeria’s journey toward becoming a digital powerhouse.