Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 to Drive Digital Transformation, Creative Economy Growth in Africa

Mary Nnah

Africa’s digital and creative economy is poised for a major boost with the upcoming Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0, scheduled to take place from June 2-5, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos. The summit’s theme, “Connected Future: Synergy for Impact,” reflects the urgent need for collaboration and innovation in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Co-Convener of the Omniverse Africa Summit, Charles Emembolu, emphasized the importance of this gathering, stating, “The Omniverse Africa Summit represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital and creative industries. This is where innovators, policymakers, and investors converge to unlock the true potential of Africa’s technology landscape.”

In an interview with THISDAY , Emembolu explained what inspired the summit: “A few of us who are builders from different sectors of the digital economy and creative economy thought it was time to build a global-facing platform from the African continent that gathers people and provides opportunities for them to collaborate across sectors and sub-sectors.”

When asked about the secret ingredient that will make this summit a must-attend for investors and industry leaders, Emembolu said, “The secret ingredient is that if you’re participating in or interested in the digital economy or creative economy from the African continent, we have something exceptional for you – an opportunity to be integrated and engage.”

Emembolu highlighted the summit’s focus on bridging the gap between Africa’s tech potential and current reality. “We’re working with partners to create intentional programming that addresses different sector focus areas across connection rooms,” he explained.

The summit promises a dynamic program featuring Digital Transformation Rooms, Main Stage and Exhibitions, Deal Rooms, Career Centre, Roundtables, Creative Forge and Gaming Centre, and Experience Zones. These interactive sessions will bring together government leaders, investors, founders, academics, and creatives to drive innovation and collaboration.

When asked how the summit creates opportunities for young people, Emembolu highlighted the Digital Transformation Centre, Career Centre, and Gaming Centre. “Last year, the Career Centre connected 3,000 people to real jobs in the creative and digital economy,” he said.

The event is supported by a diverse coalition of partners, including the European Union, German Cooperation (GIZ), IHS Towers, MTN Group, the Governments of Denmark, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland, as well as Nigerian government ministries and agencies such as the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, among others.

Feyisayo Alayande, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, praised the summit’s focus on talent placement, saying, “The summit’s focus on talent placement aligns with our commitment to reducing unemployment and building a future-ready workforce.”

Inga Stefanowicz, Head of Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, expressed support for the initiative, stating, “Platforms like Omniverse Africa serve as a strategic ecosystem for the European Union to engage a wider network of stakeholders, enabling deeper collaboration across innovation, talent, and the digital economy.”

The Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 promises to be a significant platform for driving digital transformation and creative economy growth in Africa.