By Elizabeth Adegbesan

Industry leaders, innovators, and policy-makers will converge at the 2025 CIO & C-Suite Conference and Awards on November 22 to address one of Africa’s most pressing challenges — the digital tax shift.

Convened by technology executive Abiola Laseinde, the annual event has evolved into a key platform for shaping digital governance and tackling emerging business and regulatory issues across the continent.

As digital transformation accelerates, experts say the true challenge lies not just in adopting technology but in guiding organisations through change while ensuring compliance, data security, and operational efficiency.

Chairman of the Awards Team, Mr. Oluwakayode Adigun, said: “It’s inspiring to see executives from across Africa redefining innovation in complex environments.

These Awards capture that spirit perfectly.”

A past award recipient and Mastercard West Africa Country Manager noted that the platform celebrates those “breaking barriers and keeping the engines of digital progress running.”

The one-day conference will feature keynote sessions and panel discussions with leading voices in technology policy.