ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
3.0
Art of Technology 3.0
Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos is the largest tech conference in Nigeria which brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sector to discuss policies and initiatives that will pave way for the evolution of a smarter, digital, efficient and competitive Lagos.
AOT 3.0 focused on Funding and A Connected Lagos and spotlighted investment readiness, regulations and policy formulations for tech startups in the tech ecosystem. 8,799 people registered for the event across 103 countries and 4,379 participants and dignitaries attended AOT Lagos 3.0.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
3.0
Art of Technology 3.0
Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos is the largest tech conference in Nigeria which brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sector to discuss policies and initiatives that will pave way for the evolution of a smarter, digital, efficient and competitive Lagos.
AOT 3.0 focused on Funding and A Connected Lagos and spotlighted investment readiness, regulations and policy formulations for tech startups in the tech ecosystem. 8,799 people registered for the event across 103 countries and 4,379 participants and dignitaries attended AOT Lagos 3.0.
AoT Lagos 3.0
MOMENTS IN PICTURES
Date
December
3RD - 4TH 2021
Venue
ORIENTAL HOTEL
VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
TIME
9AM - 4PM
DAILY
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.
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Babatunde Raji Fashola
Honourable Minister of Works & Housing
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
GUEST OF HONOUR
GUEST OF HONOUR
DR ISA ALI PANTAMI
HON. MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION
AND DIGITAL ECONOMY
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
CHIEF HOST
Keynote
Keynote Speakers
(PwC, NG)
(PwC, NG)
HOST
HOST
HAKEEM FAHM
HONOURABLE COMMISIONER FOR SCIENCE AND TECH
LAGOS STATE
CONVENER
CONVENER
TUBOSUN ALAKE
SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE GOVERNOR, INNOVATION & TECH
LAGOS STATE
Panel Session
AOT 3.0 will focus on Funding and A Connected Lagos to spotlight investment readiness, regulations and policy formulations for tech startups in the tech ecosystem.
Speakers
Panel
Sessions
Leading innovators, thought-leaders, and technology enthusiasts who curated conversations spotlighting investment readiness, regulations and policy formulations for tech startups in the tech ecosystem.
The Rewards of Investing in Africa: Increasing Local VC Participation
The Startup Bill; Making It work For All
Closing The Funding Gap: Key Perspectives on Attracting Foreign Investment
Dr Ola Brown
Founder, Flying Doctors
Healthcare Investment Co.
Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat
Deputy Governor,
Lagos State.
Reginald Karawusa
Executive Sec. Securities
& Exchange Commission
Kola Oyeneyin
Partner, Volition Capital
Maya Horgan Famodu
Managing Director,
Ingressive Capital.
Eli David
Chief Executive Officer,
Startup Blink.
Teju Abisoye
Executive Secretary,
LSETF
Plenary Session 2
Day 1
Solape Hammond
Special Adviser on
SDGS & Investments, Lagos State
Oswald O. Guobadia
Senior Special Assistant
to the President on
Digital Transformation
Olumide Lawson
Executive Director,
Sahel Capital Partners
Tito Ovia
Cofounder & Head of Growth,
Helium Health.
Oluwatomi Solanke
Founder & CEO,
Trove Finance
Joshua Chibueze
Cofounder/CMO,
Piggyvest
Wale Anifowose
GM, Programs & Partnerships,
Enterprise Development Centre
Dr Rabiu O. Olowo
Hon. Commissioner
Finance, Lagos State
Plenary Session
Day 2
Peter Bamkole
Director,
Enterprise Development Centre
Carmelle Cadet
CEO,
EMTECH
Babajide Ibironke
Chief Finance Officer,
Viathan Group.
Yemi Keri
CEO, Herkerbella; Member, BOD,
Nigerian-German Chamber of Comm.
Oluwatoyin A. Moore
Executive Director, West Africa,
African Venture Philanthropy Alliance
Joseph Agunbiade
Cofounder, BudgIT.
Breakout
Sessions
Collins E. Onuegbu
Founder & EVC,
Signal Alliance
Erick Yong
CEO,
Greentec Capital Partners
Parminder Vir OBE
Former CEO,
Tony Elumelu Foundation
Nichole Yembra
Founder and Managing Partner,
Chrysalis Company
Ade Olowojoba
Founding Partner,
NerdzFactory Company
Bunmi Akinyemiju
CEO & Co-Founder
Venture Garden Group
Sam Egube
Hon. Commissioner,
Economic Planning & Budget, LASG.
Breakout Session
2
Build Local vs Build Global: What is The Future for African Entrepreneurs?
Understanding The VC Logic: What Do Investors Want?
Policy and Startups: Navigating the Maze of Policy Changes
African Tech Ecosystem: Where Does the Future Lie for Investors?
Changwen HU
Country Manager,
Opera Software
Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande
Hon. Commissioner
Commerce & Ind., Lagos State
Wole Odetayo
Managing Partner,
Loftyinc Allied Partners
Omolara Adewumi
Director,
Programmes & Coordination, LSETF
Kayode Oladapo
Asst. Regional Manager
(Sub Saharan Africa), Nestlé
Segun Cole
Chief Executive Officer,
Ekocab.
Tosin Eniolorunda
CEO & Founder,
TeamApt Limited
Oluseye Bassir
Head of Investments,
IFU
Salami Abolore
Founder,
Riby
Breakout Session
3
Lewam Kafela
Investment Officer,
Village Capital
Fagbowore Temitayo
Director,
Global Information Security, Adidas
Laura Temituoyo Ede
Program Director,
Ishk Tolaram Foundation
Uzoma Nwagba
Chief Operating Officer,
Growth Platform
Saheed Olusola Balogun
Senior Special Assistant,
Science & Tech, Lagos State
Melone Chioma
Chief Growth Officer,
Hazon Technologies
Jacob Fohtung
Research Associate,
Clayton Christensen Institute
Breakout Session
4
Seun Tubi
Chief Information Security Officer,
Bank of Industry
Ifeoma Uddoh
CEO,
Shecluded
Charles Sekwalor
Managing Director,
COS Ventures
Onyeka Akumah
Cofounder & CEO,
Treepz
Edwin Ajogun
Country Director,
Eko Innovation Centre
Toyin A. Ademuyiwa
Head, Creativity & Innovation,
OTCI, Lagos State
Etop Ikpe
CEO,
AutoChek Africa
Sponsorship / Exhibition
Sponsorship
SILVER
PACKAGE
₦1M
Virtual Sponsors Arena to host company logo and other details
Special email blast with company details
Session promotions in social media and featured snippets, etc.
Company details on event webpage and other printed materials.
Named as Silver Sponsor of the conference
GOLD
PACKAGE
₦3M
Everything thing on
Silver Package
with
Virtual Exhibition Booth to host live products and demos
Company details on event webpage and other printed materials.
Named as Gold Sponsor of the conference
DIAMOND
PACKAGE
₦5M
Everything thing on
Gold Package
with
5 minutes Virtual Speaking Slots
Virtual Sponsors Arena to host company logo and other details
Facilitated 1:1 meeting with attendees and networking lounge access [physical]
Named as Diamond Sponsor of the conference
60 seconds advert played in-between sessions
PLATINUM
PACKAGE
₦10M
Everything thing on
Diamond Package
with
5 minutes video recording session [with Q&A] about business/product [to be uploaded on our website]
Advanced networking with speakers
Named as Platinum Sponsor of the conference
60 seconds advert played in-between sessions
If you will like to sponsor AOT Lagos 3.0 or showcase your platform.
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.
Corporate
Sponsors
Sponsors
Media
Sponsors
Event Schedules
Schedules
Day 1
DECEMBER 3RD
10.00
AM
National Anthem
10.05
AM
Welcome Address
10.10
AM
Executive Speech
10.35
AM
1st Keynote
11.20
AM
Plenary Discussion
12.10
PM
Q&A/Interactions
12.25
PM
Goodwill Message
12.35
PM
Breakout Session
1.35
PM
Lesson from Breakout Session
1.50
PM
2nd Keynote Session
2.35
PM
Vote of Thanks
Day 2
DECEMBER 4TH
10.00
AM
National Anthem
10.05
AM
1st Keynote
10.50
AM
Plenary Discussion
11.40
AM
Q&A/Interactions
11.55
AM
2nd Keynote Session
12.40
PM
Breakout Session
1.40
PM
Lesson from Breakout Session
1.55
PM
Vote of Thanks
Agenda
ACTIVITIES Day 1
ACTORS
FOCUS AREAS
2
10.00 - 10.05am
Welcome Address
Mr. Hakeem Popoola Fahm – Commissioner for Science & Technology, Lagos State
3
10.10 - 10.35am
Executive Address
Mr. Governor – The Executive Governor, Lagos State.
Building a connected Lagos: Leveraging the growth of Startups
4
10.35 – 11.20am
1st Keynote Session
Tomi Davies – Collaborator-In-Chief, TVC Labs
Managing Conflict: Equity sharing in African Startups
5
11.20-12.10pm
Plenary Discussion
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat – Deputy Governor, Lagos State
Kola Aina – CEO & Founder, Ventures Platform
Ola Brown – Founder, Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Group
Bunmi Akinyemiju – CEO & Founder, Venture Garden Group
Ola Williams – Country Manager Microsoft
Managing Conflict: Equity sharing in African Startups
12:35 pm – 1:35 pm
Investment Readiness
Tito Ovia – Cofounder /Head of Growth, Helium Health
Reginald Karawusa -Executive Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission
Edmund Olotu – CEO, Tech Advance
Teju Abisoye – Executive Secretary, LSETF
Positioning for investment: Insights and Challenges
12:35 pm – 1:35 pm
Enabling Policy
Shola Akinlade – Co-founder/CEO, Paystack
Eghosa Omoigui – Founding & Managing General Partner, EchoVC
Ifeanyi Amah – Founder & CEO, Waje Smart Solutions
Oluwatoyin Adegbite Moore – Executive Director, West Africa, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance
Pivoting your Startup to Match Policy Shifts
12:35 pm – 1:35 pm
Fiscal Policy
Uzoma Nwagba – Chief Operating Officer, Growth Platform, Nigeria.
Wale Ajayi – Partner, tax, Regulatory and People Services, KPMG Nigeria
Tom Lounibos – Global Managing Director, Accenture Ventures
Sandie Okoro – Senior Vice President and Group General Counsel, World Bank
Jumoke Ogundare – CEO, ARM Holding
Startup Act: possible implications for Startups
10
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm
Lesson from Breakout Session
Moderator
Startup Act: possible implications for Startups
11
1:50 pm - 2:35 pm
2nd Keynote Session
Asue Ighodalo – Partner, Banwo & Ighodalo
Intellectual Property Rights for Startups
ACTIVITIES Day 2
ACTORS
FOCUS AREAS
2
10.05 – 10.50am
1st Keynote Session
Babatunde Fowler – Vice Chairman, UN Committee of Experts in Tax Matters
Regulatory risks for Startups in Africa
3
10.50 - 11.40am
Plenary Discussion
Babajide Ibironke – Chief Finance Officer, Viathan
Solape Hammond – Special Adviser on SDGs & Investments, Lagos State
Meka Asonye – Partner, First Round Capital
Tamara Jack – Chief Financial Officer, LMI
Anjali Sud – Chief Executive Officer, Vimeo
Arese Ugwu – Founder, Smart Money Africa
Maya Horgan Famodu – Founder, Ingressive Capital
Gbenga Agboola – Co-founder, Flutterwave
Oluwatoyin Adegbite Moore – Executive Director, West Africa, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance
Closing The Gender Funding Gap; Key Perspectives
5
11:55 – 12:40 pm
2nd Keynote Session
Dr. Andrew S. Nevin, PhD – Partner, PwC
Igniting Startups for Economic Growth in Africa
12:40 – 1:40 pm
Investment Readiness
Nichole Yembra – Founder and Managing Partner, Chrysalis Company
Jason Njoku – CEO, Iroko TV
Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo – Commissioner for Finance, Lagos State
Understanding the VC logic: What do investors want?
12:40 – 1:40 pm
Enabling Policy
Efosa Ojomo – Senior Research Fellow, Harvard Business School
Janet Yellen – U.S. Treasury Secretary
Adia Sowho – Head of Growth, MTN
Victor Asemota – Growth Partner, AnD Ventures
Edwin Ajogun – Country Director, Eko Innovation Centre
The New Economy of Africa; opportunities for African Startup Ecosystem
12:40 – 1:40 pm
Fiscal Policy
Seun Tubi – Chief Information Security Officer, Bank of Industry.
Khalid-Al-Bustani – DG Federal Tax Authority, UAE
Ngozi Dozie – Co-founder Carbon
Operating in an unstable policy environment; Lessons for Startups
10
1:40 – 1:55pm
Lesson from Breakout Session
Moderator
Olawale Anifowose graduated from the SMC University, Switzerland in 2018 with a doctoral degree in Business Administration specializing in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. He obtained a Master’s degree in Marketing in 2009 and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2000, both from the University of Lagos.
Babajide is an award-winning CFO with 2 decades hands-on experience in Finance, Strategy and General Management roles in global and market positions across the world. I have an excellent reputation as a business partner, valued by other colleagues. This is founded on my broad expertise in finance, combined with strong strategic, commercial and consumer understanding. He has a great track record of improving processes, systems and controls and a clear ability to organise a team effectively, recruit and develop talent and motivate teams to deliver great results.
