Imo State Set to Host AI, Robotics Summit 2025

Emma Okonji

Imo State government will be hosting this year’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics summit, being organised by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology (IT) professionals in Nigeria.

Scheduled to hold in Owerri, the event will play host to some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies.

The two-day summit promises to be a landmark event, bringing together industry experts, innovators, academics, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria and beyond to explore the transformative power of AI and robotics in shaping the future of work, business, education, and governance.

The keynote addresses will be delivered by global and local thought leaders in AI and robotics. some of which are: Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani etc.

President of NCS, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, said: “We believe Africa has the talent and creativity to lead in the global AI revolution. The summit is a platform to spark collaboration, drive policy dialogue, and inspire innovation that works for our people. Participation is open to professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in the future of technology.”