Edition I · Monday 23 November 2026 · Oriental Hotel, Lagos

WHERE AFRICA'S
AI FUTURE IS BUILT.

One day. One stage. 1,000 founders, operators, engineers and enterprise leaders working out what AI actually changes — for business, healthcare, finance and government in Africa.

Early Bird now on — General ₦10,000 · Professional ₦25,000 · first 100 per tier.

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DateMonday, 23 November 2026
Doors8:00 AM · programme 9:00 AM
VenueOriental Hotel, Victoria Island
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1,000Attendees
4Tracks
1Main stage
25+Exhibitors
Why this summit

BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO SHIP.

Lagos AI Summit is a practitioner-led convening on how Nigeria and Africa move from AI experiments to responsible, productive deployment. No hype reel — the people in the room build, buy, regulate and fund AI.

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Founders & builders

Hear what it actually took to ship AI products for African users — data, compute, cost and distribution.

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Enterprise leaders

Banks, telcos and corporates on moving AI from pilots to production, and governing it once it's there.

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SMEs & operators

Practical AI you can use in your business on Monday morning — tools, workflows and real costs.

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Policy & research

Accountability, safety and regulation — who is responsible when AI helps make the decision.

Four tracks

ONE STAGE. FOUR CONVERSATIONS.

01

AI in Enterprise & Financial Services

Fraud, credit, operations and customer experience — at Nigerian scale.

02

Healthcare AI

Clinical safety, patient data and deploying AI in real hospitals responsibly.

03

AI Builders & Products

From idea to production: agents, African-language AI and the products shipping now.

04

AI Governance, Risk & Regulation

Human judgment, institutional accountability and the rules taking shape.

Speakers

THE FOUNDING ROSTER.

New speakers are revealed every Monday. Follow along — or get your ticket before the line-up fills.

Zoe Alexandra Oparah

Zoe Alexandra Oparah

Clinical Safety Officer · Clinical Product & AI

London, UK

Healthcare AI Panel
Priscilla Osaro

Priscilla Osaro

Founder & Senior Bid Manager

InsideTheBidRoom

AI Governance, Risk & Regulation
Anakhuagbor "Nak" Sule

Anakhuagbor "Nak" Sule

AI Innovation Architect · Business Transformation

The Awesome Brief

Speaker
David Taiwo Balogun

David Taiwo Balogun

Data Scientist & AI Researcher

Low-resource AI · African-language data

AI Builders & Research
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More every Monday

Founders, enterprise leaders and policy voices across all four tracks.

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Gift Edegware, Convener of Lagos AI Summit
Meet the Convener

GIFT EDEGWARE.

Convener, Lagos AI Summit · CEO, Gsoft Interactive Systems Ltd

Gift leads Gsoft Interactive Systems, a Lagos-based software company building products for businesses across Africa and around the world. He convened Lagos AI Summit to put the people who build, buy and govern AI in one room — and to make the day practical, not theoretical.

9:00Welcome Address
AfternoonBuilding with AI Agents: LiveA hands-on, practical session — build a working AI agent on stage, step by step.
Programme at a glance

THE DAY.

Full agenda with session times released in November.

  1. Doors open

    Registration, QR check-in and exhibition floor.

  2. Welcome address

    Opening of Lagos AI Summit — Edition I, by the Convener, Gift Edegware.

  3. Keynotes & enterprise AI

    Keynotes, firesides and the Enterprise & Financial Services panel.

  4. Exhibition & networking

    Meet the exhibitors, partners and the people you came to meet.

  5. Healthcare, builders & governance

    Panels across the Healthcare AI, AI Builders and Governance tracks.

  6. Building with AI Agents: Live

    Hands-on practical session led by Gift Edegware — build a working AI agent on stage, step by step. Bring your laptop if you want to follow along.

  7. Close

    Closing remarks and final networking.

Tickets

BE IN THE ROOM.

Early Bird prices hold for the first 100 tickets in each tier. Your QR ticket arrives by email the moment you pay.

General

₦10,000 ₦15,000
  • Full-day access to all sessions
  • Exhibition floor & networking
  • Digital handbook & name badge
  • Attendance certificate
Choose General

VIP Executive Pass

₦250,000 10 seats
  • All Professional benefits × 10
  • Reserved team block with company placard
  • Group photo with the Convener
  • Programme mention + one social post
Choose VIP
Venue

ORIENTAL HOTEL, VICTORIA ISLAND.

3 Lekki–Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos. Central, easy to reach from the Island and Mainland, with hotel rooms on site for out-of-town guests.

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DateMonday, 23 November 2026
Doors8:00 AM
Programme9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
FormatConference + exhibition
SeatingTheatre style, ~1,000
Partners & sponsors

PUT YOUR BRAND IN THE ROOM.

Presenting, Title, Gold, Silver and Media partnerships are open, with category exclusivity for the right partner. Speak to 1,000 decision-makers in one day.

The announcement

WATCH THE REVEAL.

FAQ

GOOD QUESTIONS.

When and where is the Summit?

Monday, 23 November 2026 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Doors open at 8:00 AM; the programme starts at 9:00 AM and closes around 5:30 PM.

How do I receive my ticket?

Pay online at lagosaisummit.com/tickets. Your ticket, with a QR code, is emailed to you immediately. Show the QR code on your phone at check-in.

How long does Early Bird pricing last?

Early Bird covers the first 100 paid tickets in each of the General and Professional tiers. Once a tier's 100 are gone, it moves to the regular price.

Can my company book for a team?

Yes — the VIP Executive Pass admits 10 people for ₦250,000, with a reserved team block. After purchase, reply to your ticket email with your delegates' names.

What should I bring on the day?

Your QR ticket (on your phone is fine) and a valid photo ID.

How do I speak or exhibit?

Speakers apply at speakers@lagosaisummit.com. For sponsorship and exhibition, write to sponsors@lagosaisummit.com.

Who organises Lagos AI Summit?

Lagos AI Summit is organised by Gsoft Interactive Systems Ltd, Lagos.

GET THE SPEAKER REVEALS.

One email when new speakers and partners are announced. No spam.