#SITSummit

SOCIAL IMPACT TECH SUMMIT

THEME_________________________________________

Scaling Frontier Technologies for Sustainable Development in Africa

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

2,000+

Global Audience

20+

Industry Leading Speakers

7+

Engaging Sessions

20+

Sub-venues

Event Highlights

The Social Impact Tech Summit 2026 is designed as a vibrant convergence of ideas, innovation, and inspiration combining deep learning, interactive engagement, and powerful networking opportunities. Each session is curated to empower delegates with actionable insights, foster collaboration, and accelerate the role of technology in driving inclusive and sustainable development. Program include

Expert-led Masterclass

Expert-led sessions, each focused on a particular area of technology for social impact.

Plenary Sessions

Impressive lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and changemakers shaping Africa’s digital transformation.

Tech SDG Demo Challenge

Spotlighting social innovators and early-stage startups building tech-driven solutions to address Africa’s most pressing development challenges

Social Impact Tech Awards

Celebrating excellence, creativity, and leadership in leveraging technology for social impact.

Showcase Arena

An immersive exhibition experience where partners, startups, and innovators showcase their most impactful digital tools, platforms, and products.

Stakeholders & Partners Networking Lunch

High-level networking session designed to strengthen partnerships, encourage collaboration, and foster cross-sector connections.

SOCIAL IMPACT TECH AWARDS

Do you know an individual, startup, organization, institution, or initiative using technology to create meaningful social impact in Africa?

The Social Impact Tech Awards 2026 is set to recognize and celebrate visionary innovators, changemakers, and ecosystem leaders leveraging technology to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Africa.

This is your opportunity to spotlight the people and organizations building solutions that matter.

Award Categories:

1. AI for Social Good Award

2. Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Award

3. Tech for Quality Education Award

4. Digital Health Innovation Award

5. Women in Tech for Social Impact Award

6. Youth Innovation for Impact Award

7. Climate Tech & Sustainability Award

8. Financial Inclusion & Digital Economy Award

9. Civic Tech & Digital Governance Award

10. Responsible Innovation & Ethical Tech Award

11. Digital Skills & Workforce Development Award

12. Tech-Enabled Humanitarian Response Award

13. Inclusive Innovation for Persons with Disabilities Award

14. Corporate Social Innovation Award

15. Frontier Technology Innovation Award

Nomination Deadline (Extended):

Wednesday, 10th June 2026

TECH SDGs DEMO CHALLENGE

Are you building a solution that is changing lives and creating impact?

The TECH SDGs Demo Challenge offers innovators, startups, nonprofits, and social enterprises the opportunity to showcase their solutions before investors, development partners, policymakers, corporate leaders, media professionals, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Benefits include:

– Live demo opportunity at SITSummit 2026
– Access to investors and funders
– Partnership and collaboration opportunities
– Media visibility and recognition
– Expert feedback and ecosystem support
– Networking with industry leaders
– Increased visibility and user reach
– Free exhibition stand at the Showcase Arena for selected finalists
– Direct engagement with potential users, partners, and supporters

Application Process:
• Apply online
• Selected applicants become Semi-Finalists
• Semi-Finalists submit a 60-second social media video
• Finalists are selected to demo live at SITSummit 2026

Nomination Deadline (Extended):

Wednesday, 10th June 2026

About SITSummit

The Social Impact Tech Summit (SITSummit) is an annual flagship event convened by Coappt to drive conversations, connections and collaborations at the intersection of technology and social development. It serves as a platform for changemakers, innovators, policymakers, and development leaders to explore how emerging technologies can accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create inclusive, lasting impact.

Following the resounding success of its maiden edition in 2025, which hosted over 1,000 participants in Lagos and across the 23 American Spaces in Nigeria, SITSummit returns with renewed focus deepening collaboration, spotlighting local innovation, and scaling digital solutions that transform lives and communities.

This edition is anchored on the theme “Scaling Frontier Technologies for Sustainable Development in Africa.” The summit seeks to move conversations from ideas to implementation examining how Africa can harness frontier technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Web3, and Immersive Realities (AR/VR) to achieve inclusive growth, climate resilience, and sustainable prosperity in Africa.