The Ibom Innovation Network has unveiled plans for the 2026 edition of Akwa Ibom Tech Week (AKTW), a six-day event scheduled to take place across Akwa Ibom State from November 2 to 7.
Themed “Scaling the Frontiers: From Homegrown Innovations to Global Markets,” the event aims to promote local technological solutions and create opportunities for innovators to connect with investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and public-sector representatives.
According to the organisers, the programme will feature networking sessions, innovation competitions, workshops, career opportunities, technology exhibitions and activities designed to strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem.
Activities will commence on November 2 with a Golf and Tech Mixer at Ibom Icon Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo. The gathering will provide a platform for founders, investors and other technology stakeholders to establish connections and explore potential collaborations.
On November 3, the Innovation Challenge and Pitch Finale will hold at the Ibom LED Centre in Uyo. Participating innovators will present solutions addressing key sectors, including artificial intelligence, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism, and the blue and green economies.
The following day, November 4, will feature a Public Service Workshop, Career Fair and Cultural Night in Uyo. The activities are expected to encourage engagement between public-sector leaders and professionals, connect job seekers with career opportunities and celebrate the state’s cultural heritage.
The main conference, exhibition and innovation showcases are scheduled for November 5 at Four Points by Sheraton in Ikot Ekpene. The event will bring together industry leaders and emerging entrepreneurs, with technology exhibitions highlighting new ideas and locally developed solutions.
The programme will conclude with ecosystem and state tours on November 6, offering participants opportunities to explore Akwa Ibom’s innovation landscape and selected development projects in Uyo and other parts of the state.
With the theme “Five Days. Different Ways to Plug In,” the organisers are encouraging members of the public and other interested participants to engage with the programme and explore opportunities within the state’s growing technology ecosystem.
