iHUB Digital Solutions has announced the 7th edition of the Plateau Innovation & Business Conference (PIBC) 2026. The event will also feature a CEOs Hangout and an Awards Night.
The conference is themed “Accelerating Plateau’s Economy through Productivity, Industrialization & Jobs.” It will hold on 2nd and 3rd May, 2026 at the ITF Centre for Excellence, Bukuru, Jos, starting at 1:00 PM each day.
PIBC 2026 is designed to bring together government, businesses, and the public to discuss practical ways to grow Plateau State’s economy. The focus will be on productivity, industrial growth, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
Mrs. Deborah Feldman, Senior Associate for Marketing and Communications at iHUB Digital Solutions, said the conference will focus on real solutions that can help businesses grow and create more jobs in the state.
A major highlight of PIBC 2026 is the Demo Day by startups from iCreate CoLab Africa, iHUB’s startup incubation and training programme. The startups will present ready-to-market ideas that address economic challenges in Plateau State.
The event will also include the Awards of Excellence, which will honour individuals and organisations making strong contributions to business and economic growth in Plateau. Award nominations will run from 2nd to 15th February 2026, while online voting will take place from 2nd to 25th March 2026.
Registration for the iCreate CoLab Africa Startup Programme will open from 5th to 15th March 2026, followed by onboarding and training sessions in March and April. Startup pitching and Demo Day will take place during the conference.
Other activities at PIBC 2026 include keynote speeches, panel discussions, business exhibitions, startup pitch sessions, workshops, and mentorship programmes. The CEOs Hangout & Awards Night will take place on the second day of the event.
The Managing Director and CEO of iHUB Digital Solutions, Amb. Kim Musa Ndoh, described PIBC 2026 as a platform to inspire action, support innovation, and help businesses grow while creating jobs across Plateau State.
The conference is expected to attract over 1,000 participants, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, students, academics, and journalists from Plateau State and across Nigeria.
Headline sponsors include the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Plateau State Government, University of Jos, Bank of Industry, and the Plateau State Business Owners Council (PLABOC), with support from several other partners.
For sponsorship, partnership, or enquiries, interested persons can contact 07060818141 or 09043993871.
