The 2026 Information Technology Professionals’ Assembly of the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) with the theme, "“Digital Resilience & Inclusion for a Smart Economy” will hold from Wednesday 13^th – Thursday 14^th  May, 2026 in Abuja.

The theme “Digital Resilience & Inclusion for a Smart Economy” reflects the urgent need to build digital systems and human capacity that are secure, adaptive, and accessible in an increasingly technology-driven world. As digital transformation accelerates across all sectors, resilience is essential to withstand cyber threats, system disruptions, and emerging risks, while inclusion ensures that no individual, community, or sector is left behind. A truly smart economy must combine advanced technologies with strong safeguards and broad participation to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and social equity. This theme underscores the responsibility of IT professionals to champion secure, inclusive, and people-centered digital solutions that support national development and global competitiveness.

The theme aligns with Nigeria’s Digital Economy Agenda by emphasizing the need for secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital transformation. As Nigeria accelerates the adoption of technologies to drive innovation, productivity, and service delivery, building resilient digital infrastructure and skills is critical to addressing cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and emerging technological risks. Equally, promoting digital inclusion through access, literacy, and inclusive innovation ensures that all Nigerians can participate meaningfully in the digital economy. This theme highlights the strategic role of IT professionals in strengthening trust, bridging the digital divide, and enabling a smart, competitive, and people-centered Nigerian economy.

The annual IT Professionals’ Assembly is an exclusive networking event for senior Information Technology (IT) decision makers, IT consultants, upcoming IT entrepreneurs, IT practitioners, teachers and IT Systems administrators. The Assembly provides a platform for some of the industry’s innovative technology distribution and service providers to showcase their products and services; and for participants to appreciate the emerging technologies, trends, and risks that are associated with transforming the various industries using IT.