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ART OF TECHNOLOGY LAGOS 4.0

TALENT ACCELERATION

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SMARTER LAGOS

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

4.0

Art of Technology 4.0

On the 8th & 9th of December, 2022, the Art Of Technology successfully facilitated multistakeholder discussions and collaborations around Talent Acceleration as an enabler of the SMARTER LAGOS!

With over 32,000 registered participants across 109 countries and 6 continents, 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.

More importantly, the event strengthened the capacity of stakeholders to actively participate in the development of a SMARTER LAGOS.

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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Date

December

8TH - 9TH, 2022

Venue

LANDMARK eVENT CENTRE

VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

TIME

9AM - 4PM

DAILY

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Past Editions of AOT Lagos

2019

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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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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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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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CHIEF HOST

CHIEF HOST

Babajide Sanwoolu

EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR

LAGOS STATE

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Keynote

Keynote Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

SUMCH TAREK

MANAGING DIRECTOR, BDTASK

BANGLADESH

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

ABUBAKAR SULEIMAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

STERLING BANK

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rishon Chimboza

Managing Director of Africa,

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

MOHAMED YAHYA

RESIDENT REPRESENTATTIVE

UNDP NIGERIA

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GUEST OF HONOUR

GUEST OF HONOUR

HRH SANUSI lamido
sanusi

FORMER GOVERNOR,

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA

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HOST

HOST

TUBOSUN ALAKE

SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE GOVERNOR, INNOVATION & TECH

LAGOS STATE

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CURATOR

CURATOR

VICTOR 'GBENGA AFOLABI

FOUNDER, EKO INNOVATION CENTRE

LAGOS

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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.

Speakers

PANEL

 SESSIONS

Workforce Talent Strategy: Building The Public Workforce of The Future
Lars Christer Johannisson
Chief Executive Officer, Africa Teleperformance.
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Williams Tsuma
Senior Advisor | Crisis Prevention & Recovery, UNDP
Linkedin
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Director General, NITDA
Linkedin
Bayo Adekanmbi
Founder/Lead Consultant, Data Science Nigeria (DSN)
Linkedin
Tokunbo Wahab
Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Education
Linkedin

PLENARY 2

 DAY 1

Workforce Talent Strategy: Building The Public Workforce of The Future
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Tech Talent Workforce Towards Economic and Societal Growth

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Workforce Talent Strategy: Building The Public Workforce of The Future

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Turbocharging Talent Development For A New Africa

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Globalization(Advantages Vs Disadvantages): Africa's Role In A Globalized Talent Market

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Prof. Abiodun Adebayo
Vice Chancellor, Covenant University
Linkedin
Folashade Adefisayo
Honourable Commisioner of Education, Lagos State
Linkedin
Adewale Adeyipo
Chief Executive Officer, CWG PLC
Linkedin
Idris M. Bugaje
Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education
Linkedin
Thessa Brongers Bagu
Representative, Ireland Republic
Linkedin
Robert Taiwo
Managing Director at Phillips Consulting Limited
Linkedin
Oreoluwa Boboye
Chief Executive Officer, Jobberman
Linkedin

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
Linkedin
Edward Akanni
Managing Associate, Ghana Tech Lab
Linkedin
Manirafasha Benjamin
Founder & CEO, Iris Hub, Kigali-Rwanda
Linkedin
Tolu Agunbiade
Head of Entrepreneurship, Africa Leadership Group(ALX)
Linkedin
Shyaka S. Charles
General Manager, 250 Startups Incubator
Linkedin
Maurice Nii Adjei Cashinco
Managing Director, KumasiHive
Linkedin
Patricia (Asemota) Aderibigbe
Director, Group Human Resources, UBA
Linkedin
Prof. Abiodun Adebayo
Vice Chancellor, Covenant University
Linkedin
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos
Linkedin
Jussi Hinkannen
Chief Executive Officer, FUZU
Linkedin
Ryan Roslansky
Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn
Linkedin
Akinwumi Adesina
President, African Development Bank
Linkedin

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
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Emmanuel Michael, SPHRi
Head of People & Culture, Letshego MFB
Linkedin
Olumide Balogun
Head of Google Consumer Apps in Sub-Saharan Africa
Linkedin
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos
Linkedin
Biola Ojo
Managing Partner, People Capacity Management
Linkedin
Abiola Salami
FORBES Council Member
Linkedin

BREAKOUT

 SESSIONS

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

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The Future of Work: Tech, Talent & Business Transformation

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Reimagining Tech Workforce Policy in The Age of Disruption

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Accelerating Technology Talent in the Digital Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

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Retaining Talent: Reversing 'Japa'

Ajibola Bamidele
Managing Partner, Certification Edge
Linkedin
Fayo Williams
Head, Simply Exponential Hub
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Patrick Eromosele
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Impact Hub Lagos
Linkedin
Ajibola Ponle
Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions at Lagos State
Linkedin
Lara Yeku
Divisional Director, Head of HR, Food Division Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Linkedin
Ized Uanikhehi
Founder/CEO, Zedi Africa
Linkedin
Gbenga Totoyi
Group Head, Human Resources - Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc
Linkedin

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
Linkedin
Prof. Niran Oluwaranti
Professor of Computer Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University
Linkedin
Adetola Salau
Senior Special Assistant on Education to the Governor, Lagos State.
Linkedin
Patricia (Asemota) Aderibigbe
Human Resources Director, Africa Finance Corporation
Linkedin
Etop Ikpe
Chief Executive Officer, Autochek
Linkedin
Onafowote Fatai Idowu
Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA)
Linkedin

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
Linkedin
Sam Immanuel
Founder & CEO, Semicolon Africa
Linkedin
Tayo Ogunmola
Chief Executive Officer, Utiva
Linkedin
Saheed Olusola Balogun
Senior Special Assistant, Science and Technology, Lagos State
Linkedin
Haoma Worgwu
Founder, Envisage Hub
Linkedin
Adewale Yusuf
Chief Executive Officer, AltSchool Africa
Linkedin
Dr. Fene Osakwe
Council Member, Forbes Technology Council
Linkedin

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.

Olamidun Majekodunmi
Country Director, Nexford University
Linkedin
Chisom Ofili ACIPM, SPHRi
Head of Recruitment, Jobberman.
Linkedin
Mienye Mimi Badejo
Head of MRC, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
Linkedin
Chidi Nwaogu
CEO & Co-founder, Publiseer
Linkedin
Ejiro Akpokodje
Co-founder & CMO, Dizbuzz
Linkedin
Ayo Fatoki-Maji
Executive Director, Africa Leadership Initiative - West Africa.
Linkedin
Joseph Agunbiade
Founder, Univelcity
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu

GOVERNOR LAGOS STATE

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.

Olatunbosun Alake

Mr. Olatunbosun Alake is an Information Technology & Business Management executive with about 10 years of experience. He has functioned in different spaces including Product Management, Business Intelligence, Application Development & Business Development across Telecoms, Media & Entertainment industries.

Beginning his career as a technology consultant in Philadelphia, U.S.A, Mr. Alake managed technology related issues for clients across the hardware and software spectrum. His transition to Nigeria saw him take up a position as Technical Learning & Development Specialist at IPNX Telecoms Nigeria Ltd. where he deployed and managed technical and generic organizational learning programs that contributed to significant improvements in organizational productivity.

He subsequently worked in various functional and leadership positions at IPNX where he was the Head of the Business Intelligence Unit tasked with developing and managing the Business Intelligence Architecture.

Olatunbosun is an avid problem solver with a keen eye for identifying problems and gaps and proffering solutions that deliver value for consumers.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science from Temple University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He also possesses a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in General Management.

He is also an alumni of Harvard Kennedy School where he complete various courses including Certificate in Decision Science and Choice Architecture, Organizational Management, Leadership & Management for Executives, Managerial Finance, etc.

Hakeem Fahm

Hon. Comm for Science and Tech

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.