The Eko-Konnect User Conference is entering a bold new chapter. In 2026, the long-standing community gathering moves to Abuja and evolves into a National Open Infrastructure Forum for Nigeria’s research and education ecosystem. The conference now provides a broader platform that brings together policymakers, research and higher education institutions, developers, librarians, innovators, and digital infrastructure partners to engage on open Science and digital research infrastructure landscape of Nigeria. The National Forum reflects a growing community commitment to open, shared, and sustainable digital infrastructure. It will provide an inclusive space to deliberate on and explore the platforms, tools, and services powering Nigeria’s open digital future, while strengthening collaboration across policy, practice, and innovation. Read more here – https://2026.eko-konnect.org.ng/
