Chinedum Elekwachi
No fewer than 5,000 persons including policy leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, educators, women in technology, grassroots innovators and students would converge in Anambra state for Pivot Conference 3.0.
Executive Director, The Pivot Africa, Ifedy Ralph Eze, disclosed this on Wednesday in a Fireside chat and press briefing marking official unveiling of the third edition of the conference slated for this month at the International Convention Centre, Awka.
He said the conference themed, “Reimagine South East: A Digital Future for All — Mainstreaming Digital Inclusion in Homogenous Communities” would feature two exciting pitch rooms.
According to Eze who doubles as Convener of the Conference, the organization would be launching the Bridge4Scale Digital Innovation Hub – European Union supported region-wide platform driving sector-specific digital transformation.
He described the conference as not just an event, but a movement and bold declaration that Southeastern Nigeria could and would define its own digital and economic future.
History of The Pivot
He said, “When we launched The Pivot three years ago, it was out of one conviction: that our people are not lacking in talent or creativity, but in platforms that connect them to opportunities, tools, and networks that can scale their ideas into prosperity.
“Since then, The Pivot has grown from a gathering into a catalyst for transformation — training entrepreneurs, sparking collaborations, and giving voice to a new generation of innovators.
“This year, our theme is both urgent and ambitious: “Reimagine South East: A Digital Future for All — Mainstreaming Digital Inclusion in Homogenous Communities.
”In our region, opportunity is often concentrated in a few hands, while many remain excluded.
“Our markets, our churches, our cooperatives, our schools, and our industries are vibrant — but they are not yet fully digital.
“The future we envision is one where every community, every cluster, every young person has access to the tools, knowledge, and networks that power prosperity in the digital age.
“On October 18th, we will convene 5,000 participants — policy leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, educators, women in tech, grassroots innovators, and students.
Features of Conference
“Together, they will engage in high-level plenaries, four dynamic breakout sessions, and pitch rooms that spotlight real transformation stories
“We are also proud to be launching the Bridge4Scale Digital Innovation Hub – European Union supported region-wide platform driving sector-specific digital transformation.
“This landmark initiative will anchor long-term digital adoption across the South-East.
“And because the future belongs to the young, The Pivot Conference will feature two exciting pitch rooms:One showcasing MSMEs from our Pivot Bootcamp, telling their journeys of moving “from manual to mobile.”
“Another spotlighting young girls from the National Girls in ICT Competition, proving that the next digital trailblazers are already among us.
“But The Pivot is not about one day, or one stage. It is about what happens after. It is about partnerships formed, opportunities unlocked, and lives transformed long after October 18th.
“To our partners and the media, we count on you. You are not just observers — you are amplifiers. Your stories, your coverage, and your voices will carry this message across Nigeria and beyond.
Hub of possibilities
“Together, we can show that Southeastern Nigeria is not just a place of potential, but a hub of possibilities, innovation, and resilience.
“The Pivot Conference 3.0 is more than an announcement. It is a statement of intent. That we will not be left behind in the digital revolution. That the Southeast will lead with courage, creativity, and collaboration. That we will build a future where no one is excluded.
“We invite you to join us, partner with us, and tell this story with us. The journey to a digital, inclusive Southeast begins here.”