Digital Encode Becomes Platinum Sponsor for AfriTECH 5.0, Champions Africa’s Digital Sovereignty
Africa’s cybersecurity powerhouse, Digital Encode Limited, has been unveiled as the Platinum Sponsor of the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0). The annual event, one of the continent’s most influential gatherings of technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors, is set to take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. This year’s theme, “AI and Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence,” highlights the urgent call for Africa to develop and control its own technological future.
Founded more than two decades ago, Digital Encode has earned a sterling reputation for its expertise in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and enterprise IT infrastructure. The company’s track record includes helping governments, financial institutions, and corporations design, secure, and manage mission-critical systems. Its commitment to strengthening digital resilience and governance continues to position it as a trusted partner in Africa’s rapidly evolving technology ecosystem.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Professor Adewale Obadare, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode Limited—and Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity—emphasized the need for Africa to chart its own digital course. “Africa’s digital future cannot depend on imported technologies or external narratives,” Obadare said. “We must create our own frameworks for innovation, governance, and security. AfriTECH provides a vital platform for these conversations, aligning Africa’s ambitions with global best practices.”
As the Platinum Sponsor, Digital Encode’s participation reaffirms its leadership in advancing Africa’s digital resilience, AI ethics, and data governance. The company’s support is expected to spark critical conversations on cybersecurity readiness and homegrown innovation while inspiring collaboration among stakeholders working toward Africa’s technological sovereignty. The AfriTECH 5.0 event will also host the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards, celebrating groundbreaking achievements across the continent’s digital economy.
Co-convener of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, praised Digital Encode for its unwavering support of Africa-driven innovation. “We are deeply grateful to Digital Encode for championing indigenous technology and demonstrating confidence in AfriTECH’s mission,” he said. “Their sponsorship reinforces the belief that Africa’s digital transformation must be led by Africans—leveraging homegrown expertise, world-class talent, and a shared vision for sovereignty and sustainability.”
With Digital Encode at the forefront, AfriTECH 5.0 is poised to become a defining moment in Africa’s journey toward digital independence, strengthening the continent’s capacity to innovate, secure, and lead in the global tech landscape.
source: punch