2025 IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regional Summit
CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED: BRIDGING DIGITAL FRONTIERS
Endorsed by Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
Event Date: 27 – 28 November 2025. Venue: Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria
Speakers
Prof. Engr. Nentawe Yilwatda
Fmr. Minister/APC National Chairman
Jane Egerton-Idehen
MD/CEO NIGCOMSAT
Chuks Onuoha
Fmr. GGM IT NNPC
Kashifu I. Abdullahi
DG, NITDA
Dr. Ankit R. Patel
Ass. Professor, Sigma University, India
Bhaskara Rallabandi
Co-founder/CTO Invences
Rex Mafiana
MD/CEO, FPG Tech and Solutions Limited
Terwase Gbande-Hembaor
DG, Benue State ICT Agency
Ibrahim M. Abdullahi
Public Health Specialist & ICT4D Expert
Ikechukwu Ibeawuchi
Govt Affairs, Cisco
Dr Femi Adeluyi
Head of Partnership Dev., NITDA
Praise Chukwunonye
CEO, The Birdling
Hanniel H. Jafaru
MD, Ham Network Ltd
Otori Emmanuel
CEO, Abuja Data School
Karthick Cherladine
Senior Solutions Architect, MVNOConnect LLC
Prof. Chuks Ekwueme
Chairman, UNICCON Group
Key Focus Areas
Infrastructure and Technologies for
Universal Connectivity
Policy, Regulation, and Sustainable Financing
Rural and Community-Centric Connectivity
Innovations
Digital Transformation enabling massive
connectivity
Regional Cooperation: One Africa Network and
Cross-Border Initiatives
Sustainable Power & Energy for Connected
Communities
People, Policy, and Sustainability
Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Critical
Infrastructure
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Sponsors
Venue and Travel
Baze University, Abuja
The CTU Nigeria Regional Summit 2025 will be held at Baze University’s modern campus in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
Address: Plot 686, Cadastral Zone C00, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria
Accommodation details can be viewed on the registration page.
Visa Information: Entry Requirements for Nigeria
International participants will need to obtain an e-Visa to enter Nigeria. We recommend starting the visa application process at least 8 weeks before the summit.
Registered participants can request an official invitation letter for visa purposes through the summit registration system.
Faqs
The CTU Regional Summit is a two-day event that brings together stakeholders to address digital inclusion challenges in Nigeria and across Africa. It features keynote presentations, technical sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on expanding connectivity to underserved communities.
The summit is designed for government officials, telecommunications professionals, academic researchers, community network operators, technology innovators, policy makers, investors, students, startups and anyone interested in bridging the digital divide in Nigeria and Africa.
Registration is available through our website’s registration portal. Early bird rates are available until July 31st, 2025.
We welcome proposals for presentations, panels, masterclasses and workshops through our Call for Papers process. Please visit the Program section for submission guidelines.
Yes, we will offer virtual participation options for those unable to attend in person.
International participants should check Nigeria’s visa requirements well in advance. We can provide invitation letters for registered attendees.
We have partnered with several hotels near the venue offering special rates for summit attendees. See the Venue & Travel section for details.