Global critical infrastructure solutions provider, Vertiv, is set to bring together over 80 C-suite executives and technology leaders at the Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow, Lagos Edition, scheduled to take place on June 26, 2025.
Announced in a statement on Monday, the high-level event will focus on accelerating dialogue around infrastructure readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Africa’s enterprise and industrial sectors.
Themed “AI-Ready Infrastructure: Powering the Future of Enterprise Innovation”, the roadshow will address the growing demand for high-performance computing, scalable digital infrastructure, and energy-efficient systems required to support AI implementation in banking, telecoms, oil and gas, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Hosted in partnership with Africa Hyperscalers and Turner & Townsend, the Lagos edition is part of a global roadshow series, with previous events held in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
“There’s plenty of buzz around AI, but we must move beyond the hype to create tangible, locally relevant use cases with global value,” the organisers said.
Tackling AI Infrastructure Challenges
Key discussions at the forum will include:
- Power and cooling efficiency in data centres
- Hybrid IT and cloud architectures
- Sustainable digital transformation
- Infrastructure scalability for AI workloads
The event will feature keynote presentations, high-level panels, and closed-door strategy sessions, focusing on how enterprises can align policy and investment strategies to adopt AI effectively and build resilient digital ecosystems.
Leading Voices Confirmed
Among the confirmed speakers are:
- Wotjek Piorko, Managing Director, Africa, Vertiv
- Johnson Agogbua, CEO, Kasi Cloud
- Jon Abbott, Technologies Director for Strategic Clients EMEA, Vertiv
- Wole Abu, Managing Director West Africa, Equinix
- Gerald Madondo, Country Director, Turner & Townsend
A forward-looking roundtable will also examine AI transformation strategies tailored to African realities, considering infrastructural limitations and local policy frameworks.
Strategic Global Relevance
The Lagos event underscores Africa’s growing relevance in the global AI conversation, particularly in relation to infrastructure innovation and enterprise transformation.
“The Roadshow aims to align policy, partnerships, and market strategies to help African enterprises leap forward with AI,” the organisers added.
With AI adoption gaining momentum across industries, the Vertiv Innovation Roadshow aims to provide both insights and actionable pathways for businesses to unlock the full potential of AI while navigating energy, scalability, and infrastructure constraints.
The event is expected to catalyse collaboration across public and private sectors, helping to build a robust, AI-ready ecosystem for the continent.
