6-0 - AOT Lagos

ART OF TECHNOLOGY LAGOS 6.0

AI

-AND THE-

LAGOS DIGITAL ECONOMY

December 5th, 2024 LandMark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos 9 am - 4 pm

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

6.0 Art of Technology 6.0

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, understanding AI’s implications is essential for shaping policies, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable economic growth in the region. AI’s influence is vast and multifaceted, touching every aspect of our society and economy. While it offers tremendous opportunities for progress and innovation, it also presents challenges that must be proactively addressed. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting ethical AI development, and enacting thoughtful regulations, we can harness AI’s transformative power to create a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all.

AOT 6.0 is poised to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the economies of Lagos, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.

AOT 6.0 will focus on AI and The Lagos Digital Economy.

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Date

December

5TH, 2024

Venue

LANDMARK EVENT CENTRE

VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

TIME

9AM - 4PM

WAT

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Past Editions of AOT Lagos

2019

1.0 Art of Technology 1.0

The first edition had over 2,000 participants and gave birth to the Lagos Innovation Masterplan through grilling sessions, consisting of 6 Keynotes, 40 Speakers & 7 Sessions.

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2.0 2020

Art of Technology 2.0

The second edition hosted about 8,700 participants and witnessed the launch of Startup Lagos as well as Eko Open Source projects, with key participation from over 30 countries worldwide.

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2021

3.0 Art of Technology 3.0

The third edition had over 18,000 participants and gave birth to the Lagos Innovation Masterplan through grilling sessions, consisting of 4 Keynotes, 65 Speakers & 19 Sessions.

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4.0 2022

Art of Technology 4.0

AOT Lagos 4.0 was able to create a roadmap to widening the talent acceleration pipeline to achieve talent sustainability that will deliver the smarter city. The first ever AOT AWARDS was held to celebrate the outstanding Startups, ecosystem builders and policy makers that have contributed to the global growth of the Nigerian Tech Ecosystem.

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2023

5.0 Art of Technology 5.0

The fifth edition had over 29,000 participants cross 141 countries and 6 continents consisting of 5 Keynotes, 69 Speakers & 11 Sessions.

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CHIEF HOST

Babajide Sanwoolu

EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR

LAGOS STATE

Keynote

Keynote Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

KUNLE AFOLAYAN

Actor, Film Maker, Entrepreneur

LAGOS

GUEST OF HONOUR

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR

DR BOSUN TiJANI

Honourable Minister

FEDERAL MINISTRY of Creativity, Innovation & Digital Economy

HOST

TUBOSUN ALAKE

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

LAGOS STATE

CURATOR

VICTOR 'GBENGA AFOLABI

FOUNDER, EKO INNOVATION CENTRE

LAGOS

Speakers

PLENARY SESSION 1

The AI Revolution: Transforming Lagos into Africa’s Digital Powerhouse

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Co-founder & Founding CEO, Accelerate Africa

Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Rise Networks

Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale

Chief Visionary Officer [CVO], Digital Encode Limited

Dr. Vincent O. Olatunji

National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission

Oluseyi Akindeinde

Founder, Hyperspace Technologies LTD

PLENARY SESSION 2

Beyond the Hype: Preparing Africa’s Infrastructure & Workforce for the Rise of AI

Femi Osinubi

Partner / Consulting & Risk Services Leader - West Africa PWC

Olugbolahan Olusanya

Nigeria Country Director, TeKnowledge

Feyisayo Alayande

Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund

Bunmi Akinyemiju

Cofounder, Venture Garden Group

PLENARY SESSION 3

Make AI For Naija No Cast: Building a Responsible, People-Wey-Sabi Economy

Abisola Olusanya

Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems

Olugbolahan Olusanya

Nigeria Country Director, TeKnowledge

Gbemisola Aruwayo-Obe

Country General Manager & Technology Leader, West Africa IBM

Oladiwura Oladepo

Executive Director and Co-Founder at Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev)

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

AI in Nigeria’s Workforce: Job Creator or Job Disruptor?

Adetayo Bamiduro

CEO & Cofounder, MAX

Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade

Executive Secretary, Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy(LJLA)

Bright Okere

Head of Marketing (AHA Games), Transsion Holdings

Dolapo Morgan

Venture Capitalist, Ventures Platform Fund

Awa K. Ndukwe

Director of AI Solutions, Optivity Now

Bukayo Ewuoso

Head of Business, AdTech & Marketing Solutions, Pisi Mobile

BREAKOUT SESSION 2

Cracking the Code: Building Synergies Between Emerging Tech and Business Growth in Nigeria

Arome Ibrahim

Regional Business Lead, Fectar

Deborah Ojengbede

Chief Executive Officer, AFEN Blockchain Network

Oluwapelumi Oyetimein

COO, Peppa.io

Adeolu Adewumi-Zer

Founder & Managing Director, ZER Consulting Africa

Obi Ebuka

Founder & CEO, Autogon AI

BREAKOUT SESSION 3

Local Flavour, Global Impact: Crafting Solutions for Naija by Naija

Dr. Flash John Dada

Cofounder/CTO, Curacel

Yvonne Johnson

Co-founder/CEO, Indicina

Olayinka Iyinolakan

Founder/CTO, CDIAL.AI

Folashade Ambrose Medebem

Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment LASG

Dr Olusola Ayoola

Founder, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria

Diana Tenebe

Chief Operation Officer, Foodstuff.store

Speakers

AOT 4.0 will focus on Funding and A Connected Lagos to spotlight investment readiness, regulations and policy formulations for tech startups in the tech ecosystem.

Opeoluwa Filani

General Manager, Showmaxx

Dr Obafemi Hamzat

Deputy Governor, Lagos State

Iquo Ukoh

CEO, Entod Marketing Limited

David Ponte

Cofounder, Audiomack

BREAKOUT

SESSION 1

The Digital Wave: Powering Creative Innovation in Africa

Thessa Brongers Bagu

Representative, Ireland Republic

Robert Taiwo

Managing Director at Phillips Consulting Limited

Oreoluwa Boboye

Chief Executive Officer, Jobberman

PLENARY 1

DAY 2

Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.

Dr Dipo Awojide

Founder, BTDTHub

Edward Akanni

Managing Associate, Ghana Tech Lab

Manirafasha Benjamin

Founder & CEO, Iris Hub, Kigali-Rwanda

Tolu Agunbiade

Head of Entrepreneurship, Africa Leadership Group(ALX)

Shyaka S. Charles

General Manager, 250 Startups Incubator

Maurice Nii Adjei Cashinco

Managing Director, KumasiHive

Patricia (Asemota) Aderibigbe

Director, Group Human Resources, UBA

Prof. Abiodun Adebayo

Vice Chancellor, Covenant University

Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos

Jussi Hinkannen

Chief Executive Officer, FUZU

Ryan Roslansky

Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn

Akinwumi Adesina

President, African Development Bank

PLENARY 2

DAY 2

Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.

Debola Deji-Kurunmi

Founder of Ideation Hub Africa

Emmanuel Michael, SPHRi

Head of People & Culture, Letshego MFB

Olumide Balogun

Head of Google Consumer Apps in Sub-Saharan Africa

Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos

Biola Ojo

Managing Partner, People Capacity Management

Abiola Salami

FORBES Council Member

BREAKOUT

SESSIONS

Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.

The Future of Work: Tech, Talent & Business Transformation

Reimagining Tech Workforce Policy in The Age of Disruption

Accelerating Technology Talent in the Digital Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Retaining Talent: Reversing 'Japa'

Ajibola Bamidele

Managing Partner, Certification Edge

Fayo Williams

Head, Simply Exponential Hub

Patrick Eromosele

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Impact Hub Lagos

Ajibola Ponle

Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions at Lagos State

Lara Yeku

Divisional Director, Head of HR, Food Division Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Ized Uanikhehi

Founder/CEO, Zedi Africa

Gbenga Totoyi

Group Head, Human Resources - Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc

BREAKOUT

SESSION 2

Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.

Ogugua Belonwu

Founder & Product Manager at MyJobMag

Prof. Niran Oluwaranti

Professor of Computer Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University

Adetola Salau

Senior Special Assistant on Education to the Governor, Lagos State.

Patricia (Asemota) Aderibigbe

Human Resources Director, Africa Finance Corporation

Etop Ikpe

Chief Executive Officer, Autochek

Onafowote Fatai Idowu

Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA)

BREAKOUT

SESSION 3

Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.

Bode Roberts

CEO, Dataleum

Sam Immanuel

Founder & CEO, Semicolon Africa

Tayo Ogunmola

Chief Executive Officer, Utiva

Saheed Olusola Balogun

Senior Special Assistant, Science and Technology, Lagos State

Haoma Worgwu

Founder, Envisage Hub

Adewale Yusuf

Chief Executive Officer, AltSchool Africa

Dr. Fene Osakwe

Council Member, Forbes Technology Council

BREAKOUT

SESSION 4

Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.