Technology Personality of the Year

Celebrating an individual who has made significant contributions to the technology industry through leadership, entrepreneurship, or advocacy.

Kola Aina

Kola Aina is a prominent Nigerian venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and investor widely recognized as the founding partner of Ventures Platform, an Africa-focused early-stage investment fund. He is a central figure in the African venture capital scene, known for his impactful investments and role in building the continent's tech ecosystem.

Odunayo Eweniyi

Odunayo Eweniyi is a Nigerian entrepreneur, tech executive, and activist. She is best known as the Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of PiggyVest. She is also a Co-founder and General Partner at FirstCheck Africa. Her work in both fintech and venture capital has established her as a leading voice for financial inclusion and gender equity in the African tech ecosystem.

Deepankar Rustagi

Deepankar Rustagi is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive based in Lagos, Nigeria, with over two decades of experience in Africa. He is the Founder and CEO of OmniRetail, a B2B e-commerce platform that digitizes the informal retail sector across the continent.

Ire Aderinokun

Ire Aderinokun is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and activist, widely recognized as Nigeria's first female Google Developer Expert. A self-taught programmer, she is known for her work in the tech ecosystem, especially in front-end development, and for co-founding the cryptocurrency startup Helicarrier (formerly Buycoins).

Tomiwa Aladekomo

Tomiwa Aladekomo is a Nigerian media executive, internet entrepreneur, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Big Cabal Media. Since becoming CEO in 2018, Aladekomo has led the company through a significant transformation, growing it into one of Africa's most influential new media companies.