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2nd Digital Kano
Conference Event Summit
22nd – 26th September, 2025, Coronation Hall, Kano State Government House, Kano.
Following the success of the 1st Digital Kano Conference 2023 and the Northern Investment Summit & Startup Expo 2024, the Kano Digital Innovation Network (KDIN) is set to host the 2nd Digital Kano Conference (DKC 2025). This event will serve as a premier gathering of technology leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge innovations and digital solutions for economic development in Kano and beyond.
Theme: Economic Resilience-Addressing Financial Inclusion, Food Security, Urban Challenges, and Green Economy in Nigeria
Where
Coronation Hall, Kano State Government House, Kano. Nigeria
When
September 22nd to 26th, 2025
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Meet Great Speakers
Meet visionary speakers driving innovation across Africa and beyond. Gain insights from industry leaders, changemakers, and tech pioneers.
Start up Pitch
Discover groundbreaking ideas as startups pitch innovative solutions.
Watch emerging founders showcase the future of tech and entrepreneurship.
Exhibitions
Explore cutting-edge products and solutions at our vibrant exhibition space.
Connect with leading brands, innovators, and emerging tech from across industries.
Networking Opportunities
Featured
Initiatives
Kano-China Innovation and Trade Expo
Building on Nigeria-China partnerships, this expo stream will showcase Kano’s tech and products to Chinese and international markets. It will feature a China Technology Pavilion where Chinese firms present urban tech, e-commerce platforms, and manufacturing innovations adapted for Africa. Concurrently, Kano startups and manufacturers will exhibit for Chinese investors and trade delegations. Business-tobusiness matchmaking sessions will help establish Sino-Nigerian partnerships (for example, Chinese agri-tech firms linking with local farmers). This initiative leverages China’s role in African infrastructure while expanding into digital trade
Infastructure Network for African Food (INAF)
A major highlight of the conference is the launch of the Infrastructure Network for African Food (INAF) a high-profile, Pan-African initiative spearheaded by Bunkasa Agritech Ltd. INAF is designed to mobilize investment, innovation, and policy coordination around food systems infrastructure a critical yet often overlooked component of agricultural transformation across the continent. INAF's mission is to act as a catalytic platform for the design, financing, and deployment of resilient, scalable, and climate-smart infrastructure throughout Africa’s food value chains. As a new continental forum, INAF brings together leaders from agriculture, policymaking, and finance.
Side
Events
Pan-African Youth Digital Lab
An innovation lab and skills accelerator for young Africans. Over the conference days, the Lab will host a continent-wide hackathon and collaborative workshops, inviting youth teams from across Africa. Participants will co-create tech solutions for local problems (e.g. FinTech apps for rural banking, drone-imagery tools for farming, or smart water systems), guided by mentors. Given that Africa’s median age is ~19 are under 30, this Lab will harness youth energy for positive impact. Outcomes will include a showcase of youth-led prototypes and commitments to support them.
Women in Innovation Forum
Showcasing a Wide Range of Innovative Digital Solutions, Cutting-Edge Products, and Advanced Services from Local and International Companies, Startups, and Government Agencies. This platform will highlight groundbreaking technologies and creative solutions that are shaping the future of industries, providing valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and business growth
Founders Roundtable
This is a private, high-level session bringing together a select group of startup founders and digital entrepreneurs from across sectors such as fintech, agritech, healthtech, and edtech. Designed for candid peer-to-peer dialogue, the roundtable focuses on key challenges and opportunities in scaling, funding, regulation, and market expansion. Moderated by experienced leaders and featuring insights from invited investors, the session encourages collaboration, shared learning, and founder-to-founder support. It also explores policy needs to foster innovation, with actionable takeaways aimed at strengthening Africa’s startup ecosystem.
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The Conference is an unmissable opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies, innovative thought leaders, and diverse industry insights. It promises to provide valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and real-world solutions that can drive your digital transformation forward. Don’t miss out!
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Where
Coronation Hall, Kano State Government House, Kano. Nigeria
When
Monday to Friday
September 22 to 26, 2025
