GITEX Nigeria 2026 is set to become West Africa’s biggest technology event, bringing global brands like TP-Link, Zoho, Kaspersky, and SolarWinds together in one place for the first time. The event will run as a Technology Expo and Startup Festival, giving visitors a chance to meet tech leaders, see new products, and build useful connections.
What Is GITEX Nigeria 2026?
GITEX is a well-known global technology event series run by inD Events FZE, the same company behind the big GITEX Global show in Dubai. Now, for the first time, it is coming to West Africa. GITEX Nigeria 2026 will take place in Lagos, with a government and AI summit also planned in Abuja.
The event is open to visitors, startups, investors, and business professionals. Visitor passes are free, but premium delegate passes are also available for people who want more access.
Big Tech Brands at GITEX Nigeria 2026
Several well-known global technology companies will show their products and services at the expo. Here is a quick look at who is coming.
TP-Link
TP-Link is the world’s number one maker of wireless networking devices. Its routers and network equipment are used in homes and offices in more than 170 countries, including Pakistan.
Zoho
Zoho is a business software company with over 130 million users across 150 countries. It offers more than 55 apps that help businesses manage sales, accounts, email, and more, all in one place.
Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky is a top name in cybersecurity. It protects millions of users and companies around the world from viruses, hacking, and other online threats. Learn more at kaspersky.com.
SolarWinds
SolarWinds makes AI-powered tools for IT teams. It is trusted by 84 percent of Fortune 500 companies and has over 300,000 customers worldwide. These tools help companies watch over their systems and fix problems fast.
Digital Virgo
Digital Virgo works in more than 40 countries. It connects businesses with telecom operators to offer mobile payments and digital services to users on their phones.
Open Access Data Centres
This company is one of Africa’s leading data centre providers. It supports cloud, telecom, and enterprise digital work across the continent, helping businesses store and move data safely.
Startups to Watch at GITEX Nigeria 2026
The event also has a Startup Festival section. Several new companies will present their ideas and products. A few names stand out.
BMONI is building a borderless banking platform. It has multi-currency wallets and global payment tools, backed by 22 patents. This is useful for people who send or receive money across borders.
InvoiceMate has already handled over 300 million US dollars in insured loan volume. It uses AI and blockchain technology to help small businesses and banks manage invoice financing. Blockchain is a secure digital record system that no single person controls.
Hayok Medicare is a health tech startup working in more than 11 Nigerian states. It has trained over 5,000 healthcare workers and processed over 1 billion Nigerian naira in health transactions.
Djaminn is a music app with 4 million downloads and 1.4 million creators across 176 countries. It lets musicians around the world work together on songs online.
What Passes Are Available?
GITEX Nigeria 2026 offers three types of paid delegate passes, in addition to the free visitor pass.
- Summit Pass: Covers the Government and AI Summit in Abuja, all paid conferences and workshops in Lagos, and access to the ConneXions and Investors Lounge.
- Premium Lagos Pass: Covers all paid conferences and workshops in Lagos plus expo access.
- Workshop Pass: Covers all paid workshops, networking events, and expo access.
All passes include an eCertificate of Attendance.
Why This Matters for the Tech World
GITEX Nigeria 2026 is a big step for Africa’s digital economy. West Africa has a large and growing internet user base. Bringing global brands like Zoho, TP-Link, and Kaspersky to Nigeria shows that investors and tech companies see real business opportunity in the region.
For Pakistani tech companies and startups, this event is also worth watching. Africa and Pakistan share similar challenges in fintech, telecom access, and digital health. The startups showing at GITEX Nigeria could inspire similar ideas back home.
The event is organised by inD Events FZE, a Dubai-based company that also manages GITEX Global, one of the world’s largest tech shows.
