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Institutional development · Digital transformation, data and AI · Nigeria

UNILAG and IEEE Nigeria to host NIGERCON 2026 on digital transformation, 5-6 November

The University of Lagos's electrical engineering department and the IEEE Nigeria Section will stage a two-day international conference on digital transformation, open to both in-person and online participants.

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Why it matters: Academics and professionals intending to join NIGERCON 2026 can take part at the UNILAG Guest House or online on 5-6 November.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) said its Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is organising NIGERCON 2026 jointly with the IEEE Nigeria Section.

According to the university, the two-day meeting will take place on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November 2026 at the UNILAG Guest House, with participants able to attend physically or virtually.

Titled 'Digital Transformation 360°', the conference theme centres on combining new technologies in support of economic resilience, smarter societies and inclusive innovation.

The university said the gathering will bring academics, professionals and other stakeholders together to discuss the role of new technologies in digital change.

Editor’s view

Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor

Academics, professionals and other stakeholders working on new technologies and digital change can attend either in person at the UNILAG Guest House or online when the conference opens on 5 November 2026.

What to watch

  • NIGERCON 2026 is scheduled to run at the UNILAG Guest House and online on 5-6 November 2026.

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