CiTech Summit

As 2025 gradually wraps up, it stands out as a defining year of growth, learning, and impact for us at and at the heart of it was the Civic Innovation & Technology for Development Summit (CiTechSummit2025).

2025 reminded us that bold ideas, when pursued with courage and collaboration, can become powerful movements. What began as a vision to create a platform for civic innovation evolved into a two-day summit that brought together over 500 participants, 30 speakers, innovators, policymakers, and youth leaders from across Africa. Together, we explored how AI, digital tools, and innovation can strengthen democracy, rebuild public trust, and deepen youth participation especially as we look toward the Road to 2027.

was more than an event; it was a statement. A statement that young people are ready to lead beyond tokenism. A statement that inclusion matters with strong participation from women and persons with disabilities. And a statement that technology, when used responsibly, can be a force for accountability and good governance.

As the year comes to a close, we carry forward the lessons, partnerships, and momentum sparked by the summit. 2025 may be ending, but the work it ignited continues in our communities, our policies, and our collective commitment to building a more open, inclusive, and digitally empowered Africa.
The summit may be over, but the movement has only just begun.

Hello Change Champions! 👋🏽

We hope you’re doing well 💙
We sincerely apologize for the break last week our ED iLEAD AFRICA and the team were engaged in high-level activities, and we couldn’t hold our usual Civic Xchange session.

But great news! We’re back and live today!**✨

Get ready for another powerful conversation that inspires action and strengthens civic leadership.

Date: 27th November 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Platform: Instagram Live
🔗 Join us here: https://www.instagram.com/codedbdchange?upcoming_event_id=18019041131784446

Let’s learn, connect, and build together.
Don’t miss it — your voice matters! 🙌🏽

Call for Volunteers – CiTech Summit 2025!

Want to be part of something inspiring this October?
Join the team behind CiTech Summit 2025 - happening in Abuja, Oct 29th–30th

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring Africa’s biggest civic tech and governance event to life.

It’s your chance to:
✅ Network with innovators and leaders
✅ Gain hands-on event experience
✅ Contribute to shaping the Road to 2027

If you’re passionate, reliable, and ready to make impact - this is your moment!

📍 Venue: NILDS, Airport Road, Abuja
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/citechvolunteers

As global institutions evolve, youth inclusion remains a critical measure of progress.

This session at CiTech Summit 2025 explores how multilateral organisations can move beyond symbolic participation - creating real spaces for young people in governance, policy, and development.

Together, we’ll unpack how collaboration, innovation, and civic technology can strengthen youth voices and build systems where inclusion drives results.

October 29, 2025
8:00am
NILDS, Abuja & Virtual
🔗 Register or Partner → www.citechsummit.org

Day 1 Panel Session:
AI, Digital Innovation & Democracy

How can we use technology to build trust, not tension, in governance? 🌍
Join the conversation at CiTech Summit 2025.
Oct 29th | Abuja & Virtual
🔗 Register via www.citechsummit.org