{"id":22772,"date":"2024-11-07T09:50:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=22772"},"modified":"2024-11-07T09:50:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:50:33","slug":"afritech-4-0-holds-in-lagos-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2024\/11\/07\/afritech-4-0-holds-in-lagos-today\/","title":{"rendered":"AfriTECH 4.0 Holds in Lagos Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2026as ATAEx Awards set to reward deserving individuals, corporate and government agencies <\/em><\/p>\n

The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum [AfriTECH 4.0: https:\/\/africatechallianceforum.africa\/<\/a>] is scheduled to hold today Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the theme \u201cLeapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa\u2019s Economy<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

AfriTECH 4.0 is poised to address critical conversations around the digital evolution of Africa, with a focus on key topics such as emerging technologies, sustainability, policy frameworks, and innovation in the tech ecosystem.<\/p>\n

The forum will highlight the importance of building sustainable and inclusive digital infrastructures that can drive economic growth and social development across the continent.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights Include: <\/strong>Keynote Presentations, Panel discussions, Networking Opportunities.<\/p>\n

Also, the prestigious Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards will recognize individuals, businesses and institutions leading digital transformation in Africa.<\/p>\n

Special Guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Aminu Maida<\/strong>, a distinguished leader in telecommunications and digital transformation; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi,\u00a0CCIE<\/em><\/strong>, a transformative leader in Nigeria’s technology landscape, currently serving as the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); Professor Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju<\/strong>, the CEO of Galaxy Backbone, a key government-owned technology and digital infrastructure company; Biram Fall<\/strong>, the Regional Managing Director, QNET, a leading e-commerce-based direct selling company; Ebehijie Momoh<\/strong>, the CEO of AfrigoPay Financial Services Limited, where she leads the company’s mission to provide innovative payment solutions across Africa.<\/p>\n

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Others are; Dr. Muhammed Sirajo Aliyu,<\/strong> President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS); Dr. Temitope Alakija<\/strong>, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at Yaba College of Technology [Yabatech] Lagos; Adesola Akinsanya<\/strong>\u00a0– President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA); Engr. Gbenga Adebayo<\/strong>, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON); Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere<\/strong>\u00a0– President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).<\/p>\n

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Also speaking are; Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani – CEO, Digital Realty (Nigeria); <\/strong>Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, Chief Visionary\u00a0Officer, Digital Encode Limited;\u00a0Mr. Emmanuel Amos, Founder – Programos\u00a0Foundation\/InnovationBed Africa;\u00a0Chukwuebuka Ume-Ezeoke, Chief Technology Officer at CED Technologies;\u00a0Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, Founder, Hyperspace Technologies;\u00a0Happiness Obioha, Managing Director, Tecom Concepts Limited;\u00a0Chukwuemeka Mbaebie, Convener, Lagos Blockchain Week; Akeem Ajisafe, Managing Director, Transblue Limited; Chika Nwosu, Managing Director, PalmPay; Jude Ozinegbe, Founder\/Convener at Cyberchain;\u00a0Mohammed Rudman, CEO, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria [IXPN]<\/em>; Dr. Ayotunde Coker, CEO Open Access Data Centres (OADC); Kehinde Ogundare, country manager, ZOHO [Nigeria]; Ayodeji Ogunmola,\u00a0Director, Products Management at Northsnow Ltd;\u00a0<\/em>Oluwakayode Durodola, founder,\u00a0Otuntech Limited;\u00a0<\/em>Lovelyn Okafor, Country Head, Nigeria at Newmark;\u00a0<\/em>Olaniyi Ibraheem, Business Development Manager (Africa) at UBankConnect; Adedamola Bowale, Co-founder & Technical Lead at Avancee Pinnacle, and Moniade Adeniyi, Product Innovation & Business Growth Strategist, Northsnow Ltd.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, innovationbed Africa is set to host \u201cStartup Showcase\u201d at AfriTECH, a session dedicated to startup finalists for this year\u2019s United Nations World Summit Awards. Discussants include – David-Bobola Ojoawo, the Producer for Compas.AI; Stephen Adeyemo of Expertplug; Siro Collins, CEO of Advanced Engineering Center (AEC), WSA\u00a0Winner\u00a02023; Elijah Moses, Producer for VerionX; Rasheed Aliu Producer for LOOPBOX; Musami Umar Musam, founder of RollMal; David Ezeonyekwere, the founder of CheapMarketDeal, and Sule Wisdom David, the founder of CyclexAfrica.<\/p>\n

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QNET is the gold sponsor of AfriTECH 40. Silver Sponsors \u2013 Galaxy Backbone, Digital Realty, Digital Encode Ltd. Bronze Sponsors \u2013 CED Technologies, AfriGoPay, Tecom, Northsnow UK, Hyperspace Technologies, Palmpay, OADC.<\/p>\n

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Ecosystem Partners: NCC, NITDA,, InnovationBed Africa, ALTON, ATCON, NCS, IXPN, NiRA, Lagos Blockchain Week, Newmark Group, all are supporting AfriTECH 4.0.<\/p>\n

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Media Partners include; Techeconomy, NigeriaCommunicationsWeek, ITPulse, Ravenews, TechTrends.Africa, TechBuild.Africa, GrassRoots, DigiVation Network, TechLifewithUgo, BusinessMetrics, BusinessRemarks, SwiftReporters, TechTV, Africa Hyperscalers Media, CyberEra, ITRealms, DigitalTimes, TechnologyMirror, TechandBizNews, ITNewsNigeria.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAfriTECH 4.0 will also feature interactive panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions that will explore other critical topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, fintech, smart cities, and sustainable innovation\u201d, said Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-convener of AfriTECH. \u201cWe are grateful to the sponsors and partners\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAttendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, as well as network with other industry leaders, innovators, and investors\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

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Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Online participants can join using the Zoom link here:\u00a0https:\/\/shorturl.at\/ETAPq<\/strong><\/a>. \"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

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