Southeast must define own digital, economic future to guarantee prosperity of youths, says group

By Ifeizu Joe

A group, The Pivot Conference has said that the South East needs to define its digital and economic future in other to guarantee the prosperity of its young people.

The Executive Director of the Pivot Conference, Mr Ifedy Ralph Eze, Esq stated this during a pre-event press conference in Awka, Anambra State on Wednesday, held to announce the 2025 edition of the Pivot Conference, an annual event which comes up on October 18.

Eze said young people need to leverage digital tools to advance their businesses and jobs, adding that this year’s conference will showcase teachings and empowerments that can help young people upscale their businesses.

He said: “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.

“The Pivot Conference will bring together business leaders who will tutor the young ones on how to succeed in their businesses. This will be the third year we are holding it, and is not just an event. It is a movement, a bold declaration that Southeastern Nigeria can and will define its own digital and economic future.”

He said this year’s conference with the theme: Reimagine the South East, would have 5,000 participants, and would not just be a gathering, but a catalyst for transformation, as it would train entrepreneurs, spark collaborations, and give voice to a new generation of innovators.

“On October 18th, we will convene 5,000 participants — policy leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, educators, women in tech, grassroots innovators, and students.

“Together, they will engage in high-level plenaries, four dynamic breakout sessions, and pitch rooms that spotlight real transformation stories. Together, we can show that Southeastern Nigeria is not just a place of potential, but a hub of possibility, innovation, and resilience.”

The conference also featured fireside chats, with young entrepreneurs and business leaders who spoke on how they are leveraging digital tools to run their businesses.