The fourth edition of Texcellence, CWG Plc’s flagship technology conference, concluded in Lagos with hundreds of business leaders, innovators, and policymakers in attendance, reaffirming its place as one of Africa’s most influential gatherings for technology and enterprise advancement.
Held at the Landmark Event Centre, Texcellence 4.0 brought together a powerful mix of C-suite executives, ecosystem enablers, and innovators to explore how Africa can harness technology to drive global competitiveness. Under the theme “Future-Forward Africa: Leveraging Technology for Global Competitiveness,” the conference delivered a dynamic program of keynote sessions, fireside chats, and high-level panels centred on innovation, collaboration, and growth.
The Conference featured speakers such as Adewale Adeyipo, Group CEO, CWG Plc; Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, founder, Futurwise; Ade Buraimo, CEO, Alpha Morgan Capital; Gbolahan Joshua, Group COO, FCMB; Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Open Access Data Centres; Dr. Joe Abah, Country Director, DAI; Afolabi Sobande, COO, CWG Plc; Ashraf Zaki, Executive Chairman, Vericash; Mobolaji Adeoye, Founder and Managing Partner, Consonance Capital; Ashley Immanuel, COO and Co-founder, Semicolon; Radoslav Dimitrov, Senior Director, Borica AD; and Silas Adekunle, CEO, Awarri, among others.
Conversations spanned transformative themes such as “Africa, Technology & the World: Powering the Future of Global Innovation,” “The Future of Finance: Defining Africa’s Role in the Global Digital Financial System,” “Market-Creating Innovation: Building Prosperity from the Ground Up,” and “Africa Without Borders: Building African Companies with Global Footprints.” Speakers emphasised the need for strong infrastructure, agile systems, and forward-thinking policies to position Africa as a producer (not just a consumer) of technology.
In his keynote, Adewale Adeyipo underscored the urgency of Africa’s digital evolution. “Today, we are positioned to transition from a continent of potential to a global economic powerhouse,” he said. “By 2040, Africa will be home to the world’s largest youth population, with unparalleled capacity and creativity to drive innovation and growth worldwide.”
That sentiment resonated across discussions as thought leaders and investors examined Africa’s readiness to scale digital transformation. Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres, highlighted Africa’s progress in connectivity and infrastructure, noting that “corporates must adopt agile systems to compete in a connected world.”
Beyond dialogue, Texcellence continues to strengthen its reputation as a convening platform for meaningful collaboration, investment, and innovation across Africa’s technology ecosystem. The conference has evolved into a catalyst for partnerships that shape the future of business, digital infrastructure, and economic empowerment across the continent.
The event was supported by leading brands committed to advancing Africa’s growth and digital transformation. Dell Technologies joined as Platinum Sponsor, Vericash as Gold Sponsor, and Infobip as Innovation Partner. Supporting partners included Wavetec, Ausso Leadership Academy, The Macallan, Loxea-BYD, Fifthlab, and Bowagate Ltd, amongst others.
About Texcellence
The Texcellence Conference is CWG Plc’s annual flagship technology conference, created to foster collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue across Africa’s technology ecosystem.
Since its inception, the event has served as a meeting point for business leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors to exchange ideas, explore partnerships, and design solutions that advance digital transformation across the continent.
Each edition focuses on progressive themes that shape the role of technology in driving competitiveness, economic growth, and sustainable development across Africa.