Eko-Konnect 2026 Users Conference

Connecting People, Policy, and Open Innovation

Now in Abuja as an expanded National Open Infrastructure Forum

The Eko-Konnect User Conference is evolving.  In 2026, the long-standing community gathering moves to Abuja and expands into a national platform for Nigeria’s research and education community, bringing together policymakers, institutions, developers, librarians, innovators, and digital infrastructure partners.

Anchored by REN.ng as a community expression of Nigeria’s open infrastructure ecosystem, the conference creates an inclusive space to explore the platforms, tools, and services powering the country’s open digital future.

What to Expect

• Live demonstrations of open digital platforms used across Nigerian institutions
• Sessions on repositories, publishing systems, IAM, cloud, IoT, and data services
• Innovation showcases featuring AI, LoRaWAN testbeds, and student-led projects
• Practical workshops on deployment, migration, and institutional adoption
• Discussions on how open infrastructure aligns with TERAS and national digital priorities
• Networking with colleagues, partners, and the broader open-technology community

Why Attend

The conference is the best place to:

• Discover platforms ready for institutional rollout
• Network to build digital capabilities across teams
• Learn directly from developers, practitioners, and early adopters
• Connect policy directions with real, working systems
• Be part of shaping Nigeria’s open, collaborative digital ecosystem

Who Should Attend

• ICT directors & network teams
• Librarians & research support units
• Academics, researchers & postgraduate students
• TETFund & TERAS programme stakeholders
• Developers, data specialists & innovation communities
• Policymakers & national agencies

Join Us in Abuja

Be part of the expanded edition of the Eko-Konnect User Conference, where the Nigerian community's open digital future comes to life.  

Together, we’re connecting people, policy, and open innovation to strengthen teaching, learning, research, and institutional excellence.