Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Youth Development has officially announced a Call for Exhibitors for the upcoming ARISE Youth Skills Week (AYSW) 2025, scheduled for 14–15 July 2025. The two-day event will take place at IBOMLED, IBB Avenue, Uyo, and begins daily at 8 AM.
Held in celebration of World Youth Skills Day, the event is themed “Youth Empowerment through AI & Digital Skills”. According to the Ministry, “This initiative supports the ARISE Agenda of inclusive youth empowerment and aims to create opportunities for young innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs.”
The exhibition is open to participants aged 15 to 35 years from Akwa Ibom State, with categories covering both tech and non-tech innovations.
Tech exhibitors are encouraged to showcase products and MVPs related to AI for Education, Fintech, Creative AI, AgriTech, AI in Governance, AI for Health, Green Tech, Smart Living, Surveillance, and AI in Travel and Tourism. Youth-led tech startups are also welcome.
Non-tech categories include artisans, young creatives, chefs, fashion designers, and small business owners with unique crafts or services. “We want to give young people a platform to showcase what they are building, from software to clothing and food,” an organizer shared.
The Ministry highlighted that exhibitors will benefit from exposure, partnerships, and business visibility. “It’s more than a showcase. It’s about opening doors to funding, support, and collaboration,” they added.
How to apply:
Registration for exhibitors is now open through the official Arise Youth Skills registration form bit.ly/AYSWExhibition2025. Interested participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spots.
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The Ministry urges all eligible youth to take advantage of this unique empowerment opportunity through digital innovation and entrepreneurship.