Agenda
Schedule at a glance
Main Stage
VIP Ticket holders ONLY
Panel: The economy of black women – what Niyo is doing to make black women producers in the global economy
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Speaker: Oyin Adebayo
Keynote: Beyond Borders: African Startups Shaping the Future – The Stories Shaping Our Tech
12:35 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker: Jessica Hope
Panel: Why the West Needs to Invest in Africa's Economy
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Moderator: Barbara Anthony
Speakers: Gbolade Okeowo, Uwem Uwemakpan, Sam Sturm
Keynote: The Female Leadership Gap
1:40 PM - 2:05 PM
Speaker: Chinazor Kalu
Workshop: Public and Private Sector Collaboration
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Speaker: Drew Currie
Workshop: How to Get Big Press Exposure on a Budget
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
A Workshop for Business people on how to pitch themselves to press publications with proven strategies.
Speaker: Haddy Folivi
Workshop: Unlocking Access to Capital: What You Need to Know
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker: Davies Okeowo
Demo: Creating Products that economically Empower (Niyo Labs)
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM
Tech Stage
Panel: Is DEI in Tech Dead?
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Moderator: Charlene Hunter
Speakers: Mac Alonge, Pamela Aculey, Tokeer Ahmed
Panel: Tech Pioneers: Women in Tech Leadership
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Moderator: Shay Strong
Speakers: Rein Meirte, Grace Olayinka, Peace Itimi
Workshop: Big Data and Analytics: The significance of big data and analytics in modern businesses, leveraging data for strategic decision-making and growth.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Chinazor Kalu
Panel: Design for Scale - Strategies for Creating Products that Grow with Users
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Moderator: Abdul Ahmed
Speakers: Joseph Oladipo, Courage Ebude, FrancisC Odeyemi
Workshop: Joining the Global Unicorn Centre, Yanolia's Rise: A Tech Giant case study
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Christina Kim
Keynote: How AI is revolutionising cybersecurity
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Damola Lawal
Workshop: The Six-Figure Formula: How to Build a Profitable Business
4:05 PM - 4:40 PM
Speaker: Daniella Genas
Fashion & Beauty Stage
Keynote: Operational Growth for Beauty & Fashion Tech Innovations
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker: Rohan Inneh
Keynote: Why the World Needs more Sustainable Beauty Brands
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Speaker: Dakota Lawson
Workshop: Data-Driven Growth: Leveraging Analytics to Fuel Marketing Success
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Tolu Lawal (Lawal Harcore)
Workshop: The Role of AI in Beauty and Fashion: How to utilise AI to support the customers of beauty and fashion business
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Bolaji Olatoye
Fireside Chat: Successful & Sustainable Black Hair Brands changing how we look after Textured hair
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Dr Dami Folayan
Music & Fitness Stage
Keynote: Personalisation for Tech Products
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker: Eunice Adebayo
Workshop: Blockchain and Music Tech: The role of blockchain in ensuring ownership
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker: Emmanuel Tokunbo
Keynote: The Evolution of Smart Home Gyms
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The rise of smart home gyms, integrating AI coaching, and on-demand fitness content to create a comprehensive home workout experience.
Speaker: David Hammond (HD Fitness)
Keynote: How the digital era changed the Music Industry
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Daniel Olaifa
Workshop: Music Branding and Technology Integration
3:05 PM - 3:40 PM
Strategies for integrating technology into music branding, creating memorable audio experiences, and leveraging tech for brand growth.
