Ota took part in the ABCHealth CEO Roundtable at the Africa HealthTech Summit 2025 in Kigali, engaging leading figures from government, industry, and innovation to drive forward Africa-led digital health collaboration. Her presence underscored eHA’s commitment to shaping scalable, cross-sector health tech solutions across the continent. (October 2025)

On September 24, during UNGA@80 in New York, Ota co-hosted a side event titled *“African Led Innovation: Shaping Sustainable Futures With or Without Aid.”* The session brought together leaders from government, private sector, and development organizations to highlight Africa’s capacity to drive its own innovation agenda. Her contribution helped shape actionable pathways for sustainable, locally led solutions and reinforced confidence in Africa’s ability to define its development future. (September 2025)

Ota Akhigbe spoke at the Future of Public Health Conference 2025 at Babcock University on August 27, highlighting how partnerships between the private sector, NGOs, and academia can drive socially accountable and community-centered public health outcomes. (August 2025)

Ota led the 2025 Innovation and Leadership Forum (ILF) on July 30, a pivotal gathering that brought policymakers, innovators, and investors together to align on primary health care, digital infrastructure, and strategic investment. Her leadership helped turn dialogue into actionable reforms, strengthening coherence and confidence in Nigeria’s health and digital transformation. (July 2025)

At the Africa Primary Health Care Forum in Abuja, Ota joined two panel sessions addressing the future of PHC in Africa. She spoke on “Unlocking Africa’s PHC Potential: The Power of Diverse Partnerships and Collaboration,” highlighting the critical role of cross-sector alliances. Her contributions emphasized practical pathways for building stronger systems, expanding access, and ensuring sustainability. (July 2025)

Ota joined delegates and stakeholders at the Africa Social Impact Summit, where she contributed to a high-level roundtable on “Consolidating Bold Impact Actions toward Achieving Self-Sufficiency in Africa’s Healthcare: Aligning Priorities with Technological Innovations.” Her role underscored the importance of harnessing technology and strategic partnerships to advance Africa’s healthcare resilience and self-sufficiency. (July 2025)

Ota served as a judge at the final round of the Enactus Nigeria National Competition, where top university teams showcased innovative social enterprise projects addressing real community needs. Her role contributed to identifying and supporting impactful, scalable solutions, reflecting her commitment to nurturing youth-led innovation and driving sustainable social and economic development in Nigeria (July 2025).

Ota attended the Women in Technology & Engineering Summit and Awards hosted by Womenovate, serving as panel moderator for the Firechat session on “Innovation and Inclusion.” Under the summit’s theme, *Together We Engineer and Innovate*, she steered an engaging conversation that explored how diverse perspectives and inclusive practices can drive groundbreaking solutions in technology and engineering (June 2025).