Global tech leaders and policymakers, including American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, will headline the FIN-Web Conference and AI Expo 2025 scheduled to take place from October 1 to 3, 2025, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.

This was revealed in a statement on Sunday by Ayo Ayeni, Director of Strategic Communication, United Kingdom, on behalf of the organisers.

The high-level summit is expected to convene top-tier speakers and stakeholders to discuss pressing global issues around artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, finance, and emerging digital technologies.

Global Tech and Policy Powerhouses

In addition to Gates, Tijani, and Ribadu, confirmed and invited speakers include:

• Governor Gavin Newsom, State of California
• Eric Schmidt, Former CEO of Google
• Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA
• Kachifu Inuwa Abdullahi, DG/CEO, NITDA
• Paul O’Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Salesforce
• Karan Shah, Director of Data Science, Meta
• Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and IT, Saudi Arabia
• Sabeer Bhatia, Co-founder of Hotmail
• Mark Minevich, AI strategist and president, Going Global Ventures, USA
• Her Excellency Badria Al Mulla, Chairperson, International Emirates Business Group
• Chetan Dube, Founder, IPsoft, USA
• Prabhav Sharma, Private equity investor, USA
• Nizar Neji, Minister of Communication Technologies, Tunisia

A Convergence of Innovation and Policy

Organisers of the conference stated that FIN-Web Conference and AI Expo 2025 will serve as a strategic platform for policy dialogue, investment engagement, and tech innovation, drawing participants from across government, industry, academia, and venture capital.

“With an expected turnout of top executives, government officials, tech entrepreneurs, and investors, the event offers a dynamic platform to forge partnerships, evaluate trends, and secure investment opportunities,” the statement noted.

Key Highlights

The three-day summit will feature:

• Presentations and keynotes by industry leaders
• High-level policy discussions on AI ethics, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrations of next-gen digital products and tools
• Networking sessions for global collaboration
• Investment forums and innovation showcases

The organisers also confirmed the participation of Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), reinforcing the global institutional backing for the summit.

“Participants will gain access to cutting-edge insights, explore live demonstrations, and connect directly with stakeholders shaping the future of digital economies,” the organisers added.

The FIN-Web Conference and AI Expo 2025 is poised to become one of the most influential gatherings at the intersection of technology, finance, and global policy, shaping the digital transformation agenda for years to come.