Vertiv Lagos AI Summit: African Leaders to Discuss AI-Ready Infrastructure for Business Growth

The much-anticipated Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow is coming to Lagos on June 26, 2025, and the excitement is already building across Africa’s business and technology communities. This major event will bring together more than 80 top executives and technology leaders from sectors such as banking, oil and gas, telecoms, manufacturing, and beyond.

The goal is clear: to help African businesses get ready for the digital future by embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).

The event is hosted by Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, in partnership with Africa Hyperscalers and Turner & Townsend. These organisations are joining forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing African enterprises today: building AI-ready infrastructure that is strong, reliable, and scalable.

“There’s plenty of buzz around AI, but we must move beyond the hype to creating real, locally relevant use cases with global value,” said the organisers from Africa Hyperscalers.

This message is at the heart of the Lagos summit, which aims to turn big ideas into practical solutions for African businesses.

Among the confirmed speakers are Wotjek Piorko (Managing Director Africa, Vertiv), Johnson Agogbua (CEO, Kasi Cloud), Jon Abbott (Technologies Director for Strategic Clients EMEA, Vertiv), Wole Abu (Managing Director West Africa, Equinix), and Gerald Madondo (Country Director, Turner & Townsend).

These industry heavyweights will share their knowledge and experience, helping attendees understand how to overcome the unique challenges of digital transformation in Africa.

The summit’s agenda is packed with interactive sessions that will cover topics such as power optimisation, cooling innovation, hybrid IT systems, and sustainable data centre expansion.

These are not just technical discussions; they are practical, hands-on sessions designed to show businesses how to use AI and digital infrastructure to solve real-world problems.

“The Lagos edition will spotlight real-world AI use cases across industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, telecoms, healthcare, and financial services,” the organisers explained.

This focus on real-life examples is expected to inspire African companies to take bold steps toward digital innovation.

A special highlight of the event will be a forward-looking roundtable focused on AI transformation strategies tailored specifically for African enterprises.

This roundtable will bring together top executives for an in-depth discussion on how to align policy, partnerships, and market strategies to help African businesses leap forward with AI.

The organisers have made it clear that the goal is to move beyond the hype and focus on practical, locally relevant solutions that can be scaled across industries.

In addition to the main sessions, the event will feature exclusive closed-door strategy meetings where executives can network, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.

These private discussions are expected to yield new partnerships and innovative approaches to building the digital infrastructure that Africa needs to compete in the global economy.

The Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow is not just a one-off event. It is part of a global series that has already taken place in major cities across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

By bringing the roadshow to Lagos, Vertiv and its partners are reaffirming Africa’s strategic position in the global conversation around AI infrastructure, innovation, and enterprise transformation.

The Lagos edition is seen as a pivotal moment for African business leaders to connect, collaborate, and take bold steps toward infrastructure modernization in the age of intelligent systems.

Looking ahead, the summit is expected to have a lasting impact on how African enterprises approach digital transformation. As data volumes continue to grow and the demands on IT infrastructure become more complex, the need for scalable, energy-efficient, and resilient digital solutions has never been greater.

The insights and strategies shared at the Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow will help businesses across the continent navigate these challenges and unlock the full potential of AI for economic growth and social development.

For executives and technology leaders, the event offers a rare opportunity to learn from global and regional experts, gain practical knowledge, and shape the roadmap for Africa’s AI-powered future.

With the right infrastructure in place, African enterprises will be well-positioned to drive innovation, create jobs, and deliver value to their customers and communities.

As the countdown to June 26 continues, anticipation is building among participants and stakeholders. The Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow in Lagos is set to be a defining moment in Africa’s digital transformation journey, marking a new chapter in the continent’s quest to harness the power of artificial intelligence for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

“Through keynotes, a sharp-edged panel, and exclusive closed-door sessions, the Roadshow aims to align policy, partnerships, and market strategies to help African enterprises leap forward with AI,” the organisers said. This focus on real action, not just talk, is what sets the Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow apart and makes it a must-attend event for anyone serious about the future of business in Africa.

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