5th Artificial Intelligence
and Robotics Summit

April 14 - 16, 2026
Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM),
Katsina State, Nigeria

5th Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics are redefining global productivity, governance, security, and economic competitiveness. As Nigeria advances toward digital transformation and economic diversification, there is an urgent need to strategically deploy AI and robotics to strengthen productivity, enhance national resilience, and ensure sustainable development.

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), as the premier body of computing professionals in Nigeria, presents a 3-Day National Summit to convene policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, security agencies, entrepreneurs, investors, academia, and development partners to deliberate on actionable strategies for leveraging AI and robotics to address national priorities

Theme

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Economic Sustainability and National Resilience

  • April 14 - 16, 2026
  • Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM), Katsina, Nigeria
Summit Presentations

AI for Electoral Integrity & E Governance

Dr. Lawrence Bayode, Director (ICT), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Ethics, Regulation, and Responsible AI in Nigeria

Abubakar Mahmud, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

AI For Economic Growth & Industrial Productivity

Dr. Olusola Sayeed Ayoola, Founder/CEO, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN)

Objectives:

Explore how AI and Robotics can drive economic growth, productivity, and job creation in Nigeria

Promote smart automation solutions for agriculture and food security

Sustain electoral integrity and governance through AI-powered systems.

Enhance national security through AI-enabled cybersecurity and surveillance systems

Showcase practical AI and Robotics solutions addressing national priorities

Promote policy, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that enable responsible AI adoption

Foster cross-sector collaboration and investment in AI and robotics ecosystems.

Focus Areas

AI for Economic Growth & Industrial Productivity

Robotics and Automation for Agriculture & Food Security

AI-Driven Power Management and Smart Grids

National Security, Cybersecurity & Surveillance Systems

AI for Electoral Integrity and E-Governance

Ethics, Regulation, and Responsible AI in Nigeria

Target Audience

Federal & State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies

ICT, Energy, Agriculture, Defense, and Fintech Industries

Startups, Innovation Hubs, and Tech Entrepreneurs

Universities, Polytechnics, and Research Institutions

Development Partners and Professional Bodies

Expected Outcomes

Policy recommendations for AI and robotics adoption.

Roadmap for AI-driven national resilience.

Strategic partnerships between government, innovators and industry players

Investment and commercialization pathways.

Increased attentiveness of AI and Robotics as strategic tools for national development.

Exposition of locally developed AI and Robotics solutions with commercialization potential.

Our Guests & Speakers

HOST GOVERNOR

HOST GOVERNOR

Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD.
Executive Governor of Katsina State, Nigeria
SPECIAL GUEST

SPECIAL GUEST

Dr. 'Bosun Tijani
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria
CHAIRMAN

CHAIRMAN

Dr. Aminu Maida
Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission
CHIEF HOST

CHIEF HOST

Prof. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, FNCS
President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
HOST

HOST

Dr. Vivian Ogochukwu Nwaocha, FNCS
Chairman, Innovation, Research and Development Committee of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Vincent Olatunji
National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Olubunmi Ajala
National Director, National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAIR) – Nigeria
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Naufal Ahmad
Director General, Katsina Directorate of Information & Communications Technology (KATDICT)
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Olusola Sayeed Ayoola
CEO, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN)
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Professor Irhebhude Martins Ekata
Department of Computer Science, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Peter-Praise Akpan
Founder, Young Leaders in Governance Initiative (YLGI)
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER

Faiz Bashir Muhammad
Co-Founder & CEO, FlexiSAF
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