Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications · EJS Ministerial Complex

Liberia
Technology
Summit '26

Two days. Seven panels. One proclamation. The most significant gathering of technology, government, and investment in Liberia's history.

Dates July 21–22, 2026
Venue EJS Ministerial Complex, Monrovia
Theme Connecting Innovation with Opportunity
Host MOPT · LTA · Office of the President
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500+
Delegates
50+
Expert Speakers
10
Startups Competing
$1M
Investment Prize
Countdown to Summit
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About the Summit

Liberia's Most Important Tech Gathering

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MOPT) and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), with support from UNDP and strategic partners, hosts the 2nd edition of the Liberia Technology Summit on July 21–22, 2026.

This year's summit culminates in a Presidential Proclamation establishing Liberia Technology Summit Day as an annual national recognition — a historic moment for Liberia's digital future.

Bringing together heads of government, Cabinet ministers, international investors, technology leaders, and innovators, LTS 2026 positions Liberia as the emerging technology and investment hub of West Africa.

View Program LTS 2025 Archive →
Five Summit Pillars
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Government Digital Transformation & Data Protection
Modernizing public services, efficiency, and cybersecurity governance
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Digital Records, Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty
National cloud systems, connectivity, and digital preservation
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Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
AI, automation, and advanced data analytics deployed responsibly
🎨
Digital Experience Economy: Tourism & Creative Economy
Tech-driven tourism, service modernization, and creative arts
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Local ICT Capacity & Innovation Investments
Digital talent, tech accelerators, venture capital, and wealth funds
Full Schedule

Two Days. One Vision.

The approved program for July 21–22, 2026 at EJS Ministerial Complex, Monrovia.

Government Digital Transformation Day

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
8:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Delegate registration · Media check-in · Government Pavilion tours · Sponsor activations
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
MC Welcome · National Anthem · Invocation · Traditional Cultural Performance
9:20 AM
Welcome Remarks
Minister of State · MOPT · LTA · NIR · LEC · LWSC · Mines & Energy
10:20 AM
Presidential Arrival
Military Honours · Announcement of His Excellency's Arrival
Protocol
10:25 AM
Goodwill Messages
UN Resident Coordinator · World Bank · AfDB · Orange · IBM · U.S. Ambassador · China Ambassador · AfCFTA · ECOWAS
11:25 AM
Presidential Keynote Address
His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. — Liberia's Digital Future · Executive Order 163 · National Data Governance · Technology as an Economic Growth Driver
Keynote
12:00 PM
Official Signing Ceremony
Presidential Proclamation — Liberia Technology Summit Day established as an annual national recognition
Historic
12:20 PM
Special Announcement: AFL Cybersecurity Cadet Program Launch
Armed Forces of Liberia · MOPT · LTA · Universities · Private Sector
Launch
12:45 PM
Group Photo
President · Cabinet · Diplomatic Corps · Sponsors · Partners · Special Guests
1:00 PM
Lunch & Exhibition Tours
Government Digital Transformation Pavilion · National Digital Identity Showcase · Innovation Expo
2:00 PM
Panel 1 — Building a Trusted Digital State
Whole-of-Government Digitalization · Digital Service Delivery · Data Privacy · Cybersecurity · Citizen Services
Panel
3:00 PM
Panel 2 — Knowing Every Citizen
Unique Citizen Identifier · Digital Address System · Birth Registration · Financial Inclusion · National Planning
Panel
4:00 PM
Panel 3 — Owning Our Data
Government Records · Cloud Strategy · National Data Centers · Sovereign Data · Records Preservation
Panel
5:15 PM
IBM Executive Leadership Forum
Closed-door session — Cabinet Ministers · Agency Heads · Investors · Technology Leaders
Invite Only
7:00 PM
VIP Reception & Networking Dinner
Evening

AI, Innovation & Investment Day

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
Startup Expo opens · Innovation Pavilion opens
9:00 AM
Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Opening
9:10 AM
Panel 4 — Intelligence for Impact
AI Readiness · Generative AI · Public Sector AI · AI Governance · Workforce Transformation · IBM WatsonX · OpenAI
Panel
10:00 AM
Networking Break
Expo floor open · Bilateral investor meetings
10:45 AM
Panel 5 — Building from Within
Startup Funding · Venture Capital · Innovation Ecosystem · R&D · Job Creation
Panel
12:00 PM
Lunch, Exhibition Tours & Investor Meetings
Pre-scheduled bilateral investor meetings · Expo floor
1:15 PM
Startup World Cup Liberia Finals
Top 10 Startups · 4-min pitch + 3-min Q&A each · Judged on Innovation, Market Opportunity, Scalability, Team & Social Impact
Live Competition
3:10 PM
Panel 6 — Tourism, Technology & Investment
Unlocking Liberia's Untapped Potential · Digital Platforms · Investment Climate · Regional Competitiveness · Diaspora as Investors
Panel
5:00 PM
Startup World Cup Liberia Winner Announced
Winner advances to Startup World Cup Global Finals — potential $1M investment opportunity
Live Announcement
5:30 PM
Panel 7 — From Vision to Action (Closing Plenary)
The Future of Liberia's Digital Economy · Moderated discussion with MOPT, LTA, IBM, Development Partners, Private Sector
Closing
5:45 PM
Summit Communiqué
Key Recommendations · Partnership Commitments · Liberia Digital Transformation Roadmap announced
Declaration
6:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Chairperson, Liberia Technology Summit 2026
Panel Discussions

Seven Conversations.
One Digital Future.

Each panel brings together government leaders, international experts, and private sector innovators around Liberia's most critical technology priorities.

Day 1 · 2:00 PM
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Government Digital Transformation & Data Protection
"Building a Trusted Digital State: Governance, Security, and Citizen Services"
Whole-of-Government Digitalization
Digital Service Delivery
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Citizen Services
Day 1 · 3:00 PM
02
Digital Identity, Digital Address & National Registries
"Knowing Every Citizen: The Foundation of an Inclusive Digital Economy"
Unique Citizen Identifier
Digital Address System
Birth Registration & Financial Inclusion
National Planning
Day 1 · 4:00 PM
03
Digital Records, Archives & Data Sovereignty
"Owning Our Data: Cloud Strategy, Sovereignty, and Preservation for Future Generations"
Government Records & Cloud Strategy
National Data Centers
Sovereign Data & Records Preservation
Day 2 · 9:10 AM
04
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
"Intelligence for Impact: Deploying AI Responsibly in Liberia's Public and Private Sectors"
AI Readiness & Generative AI
Public Sector AI & Governance
Workforce Transformation
Day 2 · 10:45 AM
05
Local ICT Capacity & Innovation Investment
"Building from Within: Funding, Growing, and Scaling Liberia's Innovation Ecosystem"
Startup Funding & Venture Capital
Innovation Ecosystem & R&D
Job Creation
Day 2 · 3:10 PM
06
Tourism, Technology & Investment
"Unlocking Liberia's Untapped Potential: Tech, Tourism & the Investment Case"
Digital Tourism Platforms & Visitor Experience
Investment Climate & Regional Competitiveness
Diaspora as Tourists & Investors
Heritage Digitization
Day 2 · 5:30 PM · Closing Plenary
07
The Future of Liberia's Digital Economy — Closing Plenary
"From Vision to Action: Charting the Course for Liberia's Digital Future"
MOPT & LTA
IBM
Development Partners
Private Sector
Startup World Cup Winner
Confirmed Speakers

The People Shaping
Liberia's Digital Future

Government leaders, international experts, technology executives, and innovators — all in one room.

SK
Host & Speaker
Minister Sekou M. Kromah
Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications
CM
Speaker & Co-Host
Hon. Clarence Massaquoi
Chairman, Liberia Telecommunications Authority
AD
Speaker
Aliou M. Dia
Resident Representative, UNDP Liberia
MC
Co-Chairperson
Hon. MacDella Cooper
Senior Political Advisor to H.E. President Boakai
SK
Chairperson
Mr. Sekou Keita
Chairman, Liberia Technology Summit · Ducor Energy Technology Solutions
AW
Speaker
Mr. Archie A. Wilson
CEO & Managing Partner, Ducor Energy Technology Solutions
JL
Speaker
Johanna Leblanc, J.D., LL.M.
Partner & Head of Global Public Policy, Adomi Advisory Group
CO
Speaker
Amb. Christopher Hayes Onanuga
Special Envoy for Tourism, Liberia
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Startup World Cup Liberia

Compete for a
Shot at Silicon Valley

The Startup World Cup Liberia Finals — powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures — brings global startup competition to Monrovia. The winner advances to the global finals for a potential $1 million investment.

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Innovation
How novel and differentiated is the solution?
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Market Opportunity
Size, timing, and readiness of the addressable market
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Scalability
Can it grow beyond Liberia and across the region?
👥
Team
Depth, track record, and execution capability
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Social Impact
Measurable benefit to Liberian communities
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Global Finals Prize
$1M
Investment Opportunity
Win the Liberia regional finals on July 22 and advance to the Startup World Cup Global Finals — powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures — for a shot at $1 million in investment.
Apply to Compete →
Summit in Motion

See LTS in Action

Watch highlights from LTS 2025 and preview what's coming July 21–22.

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LTS 2025 — Full Summit Highlights
LTS 2025 Highlights Reel 29 min · Liberia Technology Summit
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Presidential Address
Opening Keynote 2025 18 min
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Startup Pitches
Startup World Cup 2025 Finals 45 min
Watch All Videos →
Partners & Sponsors

Back the Summit.
Shape the Future.

Align your brand with Liberia's most significant technology and investment event. Four partnership tiers available.

Download Full Sponsorship Packages
Diaspora Conference

The Diaspora Has a Seat at the Table

Liberia's diaspora community — spread across North America, Europe, and beyond — represents one of the country's most powerful untapped resources: capital, expertise, networks, and deep national commitment.

The LTS 2026 Diaspora Conference creates a dedicated space for diaspora leaders, investors, and professionals to engage directly with government, business, and the innovation ecosystem back home.

Learn More →
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Investment Matchmaking
Direct connections between diaspora capital and Liberian investment opportunities across tech, real estate, and infrastructure
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Skills Transfer
Diaspora professionals sharing expertise with local institutions, startups, and government agencies
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Policy Dialogue
Direct engagement with Cabinet Ministers on policies that affect diaspora investment and return
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Community Building
Networking, cultural programming, and reconnecting diaspora Liberians with the country's momentum
Opportunities

Get Involved

Whether you're a startup, investor, exhibitor, speaker, or media professional — there's a role for you at LTS 2026.

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Startups
Apply to compete in the Startup World Cup Liberia Finals. Top 10 startups pitch to international judges. Winner advances to global finals.
Applications open — deadline July 15
Apply Now
🏢
Exhibitors
Showcase your product, service, or solution at the Innovation Exhibition & Technology Expo. Startup, SME, and corporate packages available.
Limited exhibition slots remaining
Get Listed
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Media
Apply for press credentials to cover Liberia's premier technology event. Media kit, press briefings, and interviews available.
Media accreditation open
Media Kit
Looking for procurement opportunities, scholarships, and job vacancies? The national opportunities directory — featuring 329 active listings across government and development sector — is available at liberiatechnologysummit.com/opportunities
July 21–22, 2026 · Monrovia, Liberia

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