On December 4, 2025, the Art of Technology Lagos convened a dynamic gathering of stakeholders, driving forward critical conversations and collaborations around Future Technologies and a Sustainable Lagos.
Beyond the dialogue, the conference deepened stakeholders’ capacity to engage meaningfully with emerging technologies, exploring how AI and other digital innovations can strengthen economic resilience, advance environmental sustainability, and promote inclusive growth across the state.
AOT Lagos 7.0 recorded remarkable engagement, with 23,691 registrants from 103 countries and over 11,127 participants and dignitaries in attendance.
The event also featured the fourth edition of the AOT Awards, celebrating outstanding startups, ecosystem builders, and policymakers whose work continues to shape and elevate the Nigerian tech ecosystem on the global stage.
As cities become increasingly powered by AI, automation, digital infrastructure, data systems, fintech, and connected technologies, the conversation is no longer just about becoming “smart”, it is about becoming responsible, inclusive, secure, and sustainable.
AOT Lagos 8.0 will explore how governments, enterprises, startups, and communities can build ethical digital ecosystems that balance innovation with accountability, governance, trust, and societal impact.
This year’s conversations will examine the opportunities and challenges surrounding emerging technologies, focusing on policy frameworks, responsible AI adoption, digital rights, cybersecurity, data governance, smart infrastructure, digital inclusion, and sustainable innovation.
Global Competitiveness: Powering Lagos Through Digital Infrastructure
Next Frontiers: Harnessing AI, Robotics, and Blockchain for Urban Innovation.
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s dream is to see a Lagos where everything becomes smart. A tech-lover, emotionally intelligent and a committed leader who is doggedly passionate about Greater Lagos.
A B.Sc and MBA graduate from the University of Lagos. He is also an alumnus of the John F. Kennedy School of Government,
the London Business School and the Lagos Business School. Before he became the governor, he was the Managing Director/CEO of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).
He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD).
He is a tech-lover, listening governor who is strongly committed to taking Lagos to a greater height.
Before governance, he was at United Bank for Africa as the Head of Foreign Money Market; and First City Monument Bank as a Deputy General Manager/ Divisional Head.
At AOTLagos 2.0, Mr. Governor will review the Smart Lagos journey, present the progress made so far to the stakeholders; while painting the renewed picture of the Smarter Lagos.
BOS is the 15th Executive Governor of Lagos State.
Mr. Hakeem Popoola Fahm currently serves as Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Lagos State.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Ohio University, Athens Ohio as well as Master in Business Administration in Computer Information and Systems Science from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington DC. His wealth of experience cuts across different fields in IT.
He started as a Computer Lab Technician and rose through the ranks to become the Chief Information Officer of the University in 2012. He led the ICT transformation at the University by building and implementing innovative solutions that includes IBM Enterprise Systems Architecture, upgrading System Network Architecture to TCP/IP based platform, Blackboard for Digital Learning, Internet2 for cutting edge applications and a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that integrates all disparate systems into a single platform.
In May 2013, he moved to Accenture Federal Services, a management and I.T. consulting firm as a Cloud Computing Architect. During his tenure at Accenture, he managed the operational modernization for the US Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Air Force, Department of Health and Human Services(Obama Care) and the Social Security Administration.
In January 10, 2018, Mr. Hakeem Fahm was appointed as Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Lagos State, the position he occupied until May 28, 2019.
His passion for technology has earned him several accolades and certifications. Hakeem is married to Muftiat Fahm with three sons and one daughter.
