Enugu, Nigeria, On Friday, July 25, 2025, over 200 entrepreneurs, SMEs, tech innovators, and ecosystem enablers gathered at Café One, Okpara Avenue, Enugu for the Digital Transformation Summit Enugu 2025, a pre-event roadshow of #StartupSouth. Organized by the #StartupSouth Enugu Community in strategic partnership with Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Enugu SME Center, Café One, Digital Dreams Academy, Digital Mum Academy, Genesys Tech Hub, and other Community partners, the summit focused on powering businesses through innovation and emerging technologies while building momentum for the upcoming #StartupSouthX Conference in October 2025.
The summit featured keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and a startup showcase, providing attendees with practical insights on leveraging AI, Web3, IoT, robotics, and cloud technologies for business growth. Experts also discussed innovation localization in South-East Nigeria and shared real-life case studies of startups solving significant local and regional challenges.
“Digital transformation is no longer optional; it is the heartbeat of competitive businesses,” said Adaeze Chianumba, City Lead #StartupSouth Enugu. “This summit demonstrates the appetite and talent within the South-East ecosystem to harness technology and drive growth.”
Partners echoed this sentiment, highlighting the event’s role in connecting founders, investors, corporates, and government stakeholders to create meaningful collaborations. Attendees expressed excitement over the insightful learning, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies shared throughout the day.
With over 200 attendees, the Digital Transformation Summit Enugu 2025 successfully strengthened the regional tech ecosystem, providing a platform for startups, SMEs, and innovators to gain visibility, access resources, and form strategic partnerships. The event positions the South-East as a growing hub for digital innovation, feeding into the broader goals of #StartupSouthX 2025 in Port Harcourt.
Startups, innovators, and investors are encouraged to register for #StartupSouthX 2025 and stay connected with the Enugu community for future workshops, mentorship programs, and ecosystem-building activities. Visit x.startupsouth.org to learn more and get involved.
About #StartupSouth
#StartupSouth is a leading startup ecosystem and support organization focused on growing innovation-driven businesses in Nigeria, especially in the South-South and South-East regions. It connects founders, investors, innovators, and ecosystem enablers to collaborate, learn, and scale impactful ventures.
Through annual conferences, city roadshows, workshops, and mentorship programs, #StartupSouth provides training, funding access, and networking opportunities for startups. Its communities both local and knowledge-based offer safe spaces for collaboration and growth.
#StartupSouthX, the annual conference, a celebration of its 10th anniversary happening on the 30th Sept – 3rd October 2025 in the city of Port Harcourt and Owerri, will be attracting over 5,000 attendees from 14 cities and establishing itself as one of Nigeria’s most inclusive and influential startup development platforms.
