Lagos is once again preparing for a defining moment in its innovation story. The city that never stops reinventing itself will host the 7th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT 7.0) on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Organized by the Eko Innovation Centre in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, this annual conference has become the beating heart of Africa’s most vibrant technology ecosystem.
Themed “Future Technologies and Sustainable Lagos”, this edition of AOT is more than a gathering of bright minds. It is a clarion call to action. It signals a bold step toward building a smart, sustainable, and technology-driven megacity.
Future Technologies Driving Sustainable Lagos
The 2025 edition will spotlight the transformative power of emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, smart infrastructure, and clean energy solutions will all take center stage. Discussions will focus not only on futuristic ideas but also on how policy frameworks and real-world applications can unlock lasting impact.
For Lagos, the stakes are high. As Africa’s commercial nerve center, the city faces pressing challenges of urbanization, mobility, power supply, and digital inclusion. AOT Lagos will provide a platform where policymakers, investors, startups, and innovators converge to shape the roadmap for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Highlights of AOT Lagos 7.0
Participants can expect a robust program designed to inform, inspire, and ignite collaboration. Some of the most anticipated features include:
- High-level keynotes and panels: Global thought leaders, policymakers, government officials, and industry executives will explore pressing issues and present forward-thinking solutions.
- Workshops and breakout sessions: Practical knowledge sessions will cover tech-enabled infrastructure, smart governance, urban sustainability, and digital inclusion.
- AOT Ecosystem Awards (4th Edition): A celebration of outstanding startups, ecosystem enablers, and policymakers making bold contributions to Nigeria’s tech growth.
- Career Pavilion: A dynamic platform connecting young talents with hiring organizations and recruitment experts.
- Innovator exhibitions: Showcasing groundbreaking products and services from local and international startups.
- Collaborate Lagos Pitch: An arena where innovators present solutions to real urban challenges before investors, policymakers, and potential partners.
Beyond an Event: Building a Movement
AOT Lagos 7.0 is not simply a conference. It is a movement shaping the future of innovation across Africa. It is where strategic collaborations are born, where bold ideas gain wings, and where policymakers and entrepreneurs find common ground.
The impact of this gathering extends far beyond December 4. It builds bridges between talent and opportunity, aligns business with public policy, and fuels a vision of Lagos as a global technology hub.
Why You Should Be at AOT Lagos 7.0
Whether you are an investor seeking the next wave of innovation, a policymaker shaping tomorrow’s frameworks, or a young talent eager to break into the tech space, this is the place to be. The conference will provide opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate with leaders shaping Africa’s digital future.
As Lagos accelerates its journey toward becoming a fully digitized smart megacity, AOT remains the nucleus of collaboration and growth.
The countdown is on. Mark December 4, 2025, and join innovators, visionaries, and leaders at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. This is where the future of technology meets the promise of a sustainable city.
For more information and registration, visit www.aotlagos.com.
