All is now set for Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State to host the inaugural edition of the RAIN Tech Summit 1.0, a transformative event poised to be the largest gathering of artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Nigeria.
According to a statement made available to PMParrot.com by Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) on Friday, this historic summit, will be declared open by His Excellency, Governor of Oyo State Engr Seyi Makinde, and it promises to inspire innovation, showcase cutting edge projects, and foster connections among the brightest minds in the tech industry.
The statement continued: “The summit will feature groundbreaking lectures from highly esteemed speakers; leading the delivery is the enigma behind many successful tech startups in Nigeria and driver of a New Digital Nigeria, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister for Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, a visionary leader in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem who will deliver the keynote address on the theme, “The RAIN of Transformation is Upon Us: CEOs Arise!”. Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, a Professor of Mechatronics and Vice Chancellor of Summit University, will follow with an engaging lecture on “SWOT Analysis of Hardware Development in Nigeria.”
“His presentation aims to provide solutions to the critical challenges that hinder hardware startups in the country.
“Mr. Olu Akanmu, Director of the Tech Leap Initiative at Lagos Business School and former CEO of OPAY Nigeria, is a seasoned business strategist, he will provide insights into building resilient and investment-worthy enterprises in Nigeria’s challenging business environment through his lecture on “From Startups to Scaleups: Strategies for Building Resilient Tech Businesses in Nigeria.” This session will offer practical strategies for ensuring business sustainability in Nigeria’s unique economic landscape.
“Two insightful panel sessions will further explore Nigeria’s technological ecosystem.
“Our distinguished panel discussants will be delving into “SWOT Analysis of AI and hardware development in Nigeria”. These sessions will feature industry leaders, including Dr. Chuks Ekwueme, Chairman of Uniccon Group, creators of Omeife, Nigeria’s first humanoid robot; Mr. Obi Ebuka David, Founder of AutogonAI, a USA-based AI company set to launch across Africa; Mr. Maxwell Maduka, Cofounder of Terrahaptix, pioneers of Nigeria’s first robotics workshop and industrial drone manufacturers who successfully raised a $1 million seed fund; Dr. Segun Aina (OFR), renowned as the Father of FinTech in Nigeria; Mr. Naufal Ahmad, Director
General of Katsina State IT Development Agency; Mr. Babatunde Fatai, Manager of MTN Emerging Technologies; Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi , an astute investor and renowned entrepreneur and Mrs. Kemisola Bolarinwa, CEO of NextWear Technologies and inventor of the Smart Bra for early breast cancer detection.
“The Guest of Honour for this auspicious event is no less than the immediate past CEO of First Bank Group and President, Sequoia Financial Services Ltd, Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan.
“The summit will also host a competition where 194 teams will contend for millions in cash prizes. The judging panel, led by Dr. Bunmi Ajala, National Director of the National Centre for AI and Robotics (NCAIR), will oversee the selection of winners.
“Additionally, attendees can look forward to innovative exhibitions by RAIN teams and contributions from Mr. Joshua Olaiya’s IAurora, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in robotics and AI.
This event is not just a conference; it is a call to action for everyone interested in the future of technology in Nigeria. It promises to be an unparalleled opportunity to learn, connect, and witness the transformative power of AI and robotics”.
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