In his welcome address, the Convener and CEO of iCentra, Mr. Taopheek Babayeju, said the summit was organised to spotlight the often-overlooked sustainability implications of emerging technologies. He described Africa as “the world’s fastest-growing digital economy,” noting that while the continent faces challenges — energy constraints, digital divides, and climate vulnerabilities — it is also home to a rapidly rising generation of innovators reshaping markets, institutions, and governance.