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.
Date
December
5TH, 2024
Venue
LANDMARK EVENT CENTRE
VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
TIME
9AM - 4PM
WAT
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHIEF HOST
Keynote
Keynote Speakers
GUEST OF HONOUR
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
DIRECTOR GENERAL
National Information Technology Development Agency
HOST
HOST
TUBOSUN ALAKE
HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
LAGOS STATE
CURATOR
Speakers
SPEAKER
Terrens Wu
Managing Director, Huawei Nigeria Enterprise Business Department
Huawei Nigeria Enterprise Business Department
PLENARY
SESSION 1
The AI Revolution: Transforming Lagos into Africa’s Digital Powerhouse
PLENARY
SESSION 2
Beyond the Hype: Preparing Africa’s Infrastructure & Workforce for the Rise of AI
PLENARY
SESSION 3
Stay Woke: Balancing Data, Privacy, and Ethics in Nigeria’s Digital Hustle.
Oladiwura Oladepo
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev)
Jimoh Adetunji Wasiu
Head, Applications Department, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State
BREAKOUT
SESSION 1
AI in Nigeria’s Workforce: Job Creator or Job Disruptor?
BREAKOUT
SESSION 2
The AI Hype: Are We Getting Ahead of Ourselves?
BREAKOUT
SESSION 3
AI for Social Good: Using Data to Solve Lagos’ Most Pressing Social Issues.
BREAKOUT
SESSIONS
Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversation on how to connect the realities of today with the prospective tomorrow.