Nigeria is set to host the RegTech Africa Conference and Expo (RACE) 2026, a major continental event focused on advancing Africa’s borderless digital economy, regulatory innovation, and secure cross-border trade.
The conference, scheduled to hold in Abuja, will bring together policymakers, regulators, technology leaders, startups, investors, and development partners from across Africa and beyond. RACE 2026 aims to accelerate conversations around digital trust, regulatory harmonisation, and innovation-driven economic growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Speaking on the significance of the event, stakeholders noted that hosting RACE 2026 reinforces Nigeria’s growing role as a leading digital economy hub in Africa. The conference will provide a strategic platform to address challenges such as fragmented regulations, digital identity, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and cross-border digital payments.
RACE 2026 is expected to spotlight the role of regulatory technology (RegTech) in enabling safer, more efficient digital markets while supporting governments and businesses to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital trade platforms.
Industry experts say the event will also strengthen regional collaboration, promote investment opportunities, and showcase African-built digital solutions capable of competing globally.
As Africa pushes toward a unified digital market, RACE 2026 positions Nigeria at the centre of discussions shaping the continent’s digital future, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainable economic transformation.
