Connect with us

Events

​Register to attend TechMoney Africa Summit – Where tech, money and innovation meet

Published

on

TechMoney Summit

BY: Justice Godfry

Can you re-imagine a powered up, technologically advanced Africa? A society with reliable electricity supply, stable telecommunications infrastructure, fast and efficient transportation – this could transform Africa and the lives of its 1.3 billion citizens.

Honestly, Africans are ready to write our own story, change the script, introduce now players and take centre stage.

Africa has benefited from unprecedented capital inflows into technology, with Nigeria as the premier destination for tech investment.

The ecosystem driving tech investment and innovation sits in Lagos. Nigeria is definitely leading the change, especially in the last couple of years – we know that it’s no longer business as usual for the tech ecosystem in Africa.

Lagos is home to the inaugural TechMoney Africa Summit – where tech, money and innovation meet to solve Africa’s biggest challenges.

The event takes place on Monday 10th& Tuesday 11th June, 2019 at UNILAG, Lagos.

Tech money and Innovation Summit will ensure that technology, innovation and strategy leaders across major organisations and enterprises in Africa engage with the next generation of disruptive and exponential technology and opportunity, so that they can continue to drive value for internal and external stakeholders by being at the heart of the technology and innovation that is changing the world and providing real opportunity to change lives for the better.

Techmoney Africa will:

  • Bring together all the change agents in the space to drive significant development
  • Create a powerful platform to enable investment into the right areas, using the right processes into the right products
  • Sign post correct decision-making
  • Build an enabling ecosystem for technology and innovation in Africa

The event will be a carefully curated explosion of interactions, learnings, meetings, deal making, pitching, benchmarking, showcases, and feature:

  • Exhibition
  • Pitch stages
  • One to one meeting
  • Hackathon
  • Enterprise Innovation Stream
  • Start- up Bootcamp
  • Angel Investor training
  • Breakout sessions
  • Under hood deep dive technology session

Techmoney and Innovation Summit Africa will bring together the leading minds in technology, innovation and finance across public and private sector in Africa to achieve the following

InvitedSpeakers:

  1. Clen Cook, Executive, RIIS, South Africa
  2. Dr Wuraola Abiola, Management Transformation
  3. Dr.Akintoye Akindele, Partner, Synergy Capital Managers
  4. Dr.PonmileOsibo, Chief Investor Relations Officer, Unicorn
  5. Excellency Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria*
  6. Heiner Fees, Founder Managing Director, Tiveni
  7. Ibrahim Dikko, Principal Owner, Hiltel Communications/Resident Operating Partner, Unicorn
  8. Jack Russo, Managing Partner, ComputerLaw Group, Silicon Valley (via videoconference)
  9. Mark Cameron, WhiteSummers, Silicon Valley
  10. Maya Horgan Famadu, Partner, Ingressive Capital
  11. Mayowa Ayodele, Chief Investment Officer, Unicorn
  12. Obinna Ekezie, CEO, Wakanow*
  13. Kola Abiola, Chairman Unicorn
  14. Paul Kallmes, General Manager, The Vault, San Francisco
  15. Professor Ogundipe, Vice Chancellor of UNILAG
  16. Wole Faroun, CEO, NetplusDotCom
  17. Thelma Ekiyo, CEO, Afrigrants
  18. Yemi Keri, CEO, Heckerbella*
  19. TosinFaniro-Dada, Head of StartUps, Lagos Innovates, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund*

TechMoney& Innovation Summit Africa is where the entire tech ecosystem meets with Investment and Capital to solve Africa’s biggest challenges.

This business match making event will bring together leading minds in TechnologyInnovationand Finance across Africa to achieve the following:

  • Understand how technology can change lives
  • Support tech talent and start-ups to secure investment and get bankable
  • Inspire, educate and connect tech leaders in major public and private organisations on the latest innovation and disruption to support citizen and customer service delivery

This annual event takes place in Lagos Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Kenya.Next Event: 10 – 11 June 2019 | UNILAG; Akoka Road, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, with TechEconomy.ng as official media partners.

For more information about the event, visit HERE

Source: Techeconomy.ng

GrassRoots.ng is on a critical mission; to objectively and honestly represent the voice of ‘grassrooters’ in International, Federal, State and Local Government fora; heralding the achievements of political and other leaders and investors alike, without discrimination. This daily, digital news publication platform serves as the leading source of up-to-date information on how people and events reflect on the global community. The pragmatic articles reflect on the life of the community people, covering news/current affairs, business, technology, culture and fashion, entertainment, sports, State, National and International issues that directly impact the locals.

Continue Reading

Events

Stakeholders Head to Enugu for first Southeast Educators Conference

Published

on

SEEC'24

Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24).

The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’ promises to host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of over 500 delegates.

The conference will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, covering topics ranging from holistic learning approaches to cutting-edge technology integration.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Mrs Doris Chinedu-Okoro, CEO, Evergreen Group, said SEEC’24 is the first of its kind in the Southeast region, presenting a historic opportunity for stakeholders to pioneer positive change in the local education sector.

“It brings together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas,fostering collaboration and networking among educators and stakeholders.

Hundreds of delegates will be in attendance.

“SEEC’24 is dedicated to exploring transformative practices, emphasising holistic learning, technology integration, global citizenship, life-long learning, and community engagement”, she said.

Mr. Osita Chidioka, the former Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, who recently launched an online mentorship and leadership programme for Nigerian youths named Mekaria Mentorship Programme (MMP) Foundation Course, will deliver the keynote at SEEC’24.

Prof. Pieter Verdegem; Dr. Joy Isa, Mrs. Bukola Adewuiyi, Lady Uju Dike, Fr. John Njorteah, Alex Onyia, Rotimi Eyitayo, Rhoda Odigboh, Elfrida Diete-Spiff Omole, Dr. ChibuezeLawrence Ofobuike, Ify Obidi-Essien, Dr. Abimbola Ogundere, Angelina Ikeako, Odetola Ebenezer Israel and OgochukwuOnyia, are some of the speakers lined up for the event.

The Evergreen Group CEO added that the conference thrives on a vision to create a dynamic platform that equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on the educational landscape of South-Eastern Nigeria.

SEEC’24 is open to School Owners, Heads of Schools (Public and Private), Educational Stakeholders, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Investors, Startups, and others in the education ecosystem.

“Participants will have the opportunity to engage in two full days of conference sessions, diving deep into the future of Education.

“There will be ample networking opportunities with school leaders from across the geopolitical zone and beyond.

“The evening Gala Night promises a delightful atmosphere for dancing, dining, wining, and fostering deeper connections in a relaxed setting”, she further explained.

Registration is N100,000 via: https://bit.ly/3uTcv9e

Continue Reading

Events

Church Organises Colloquium, Football Competition to Mark 50th Anniversary

By SANDRA ANI

Published

on

Evangelical Church of Yahweh (ECoY)

The Evangelical Church of Yahweh (ECoY) is set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee Anniversary, signifying 50 years of ministry.

ECoY is a full Pentecostal and prophetic church established February 4 1973, by Apostle (Dr.) Theophilus Olabayo in Ilorin, Kwara State with parishes in several states in Nigeria, United States and Britain.

The founder of the ministry is one of the major prophets in Nigeria that has given accurate prophecies about the country and its leaders.

As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, the ministry will host a 3-day event starting with a Football Match on Friday, February 3 in the morning and a Praise Evening, which will feature different seasoned music ministers, later in the day still on the 3rd.

This event will be followed by a colloquium on Saturday, February 4, and as a landmark celebration for the ministry, the conference will host speakers from different ministries to present series of lectures on “The Prophetic Ministry and the Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria: 50 years evolution of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh”.

The Rt. Reverend (Prof) Dapo Asaju, Diocesan Bishop of Ilesa Diocese Anglican Communion and Bishop Theologian, Anglican Communion is the keynote speaker for the occasion, while renowned religious leaders such as Apostle Dr. John Amarachukwu Daniel, President/Provost, Melchisedek Graduate Bible Academy, Prophet Bolaji Oduntayo, Deputy Shepherd, Disciples of Christ Ministry, Cherubim and Seraphim Church Movement Church (Ayo Ni O), Dr. Tokunbo Bankole, and Pastor Joshua Olabayo, Pastor Evangelical Church of Yahweh, London will lead other discussions. The conference is scheduled to be a time of celebration, reflection, and re-dedication to the mission of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh.

On Sunday, February 5 the church will host a thanksgiving service to wrap up the anniversary celebrations.

It will be an avenue to appreciate God for his faithfulness to the ministry in its 50 years of its existence.

Speaking ahead of the celebration, the Organising Committee Chairman, Bishop Enighokhana Oni, said “This 50th Anniversary marks a turning point in the physical and spiritual development of the ministry. It will give us an ample opportunity to re-evaluate the past, and to look forward to the expansion and winning souls for Christ, in accordance with the vision of the ministry”.

Continue Reading

Events

Late President of Nigeria, Yar’adua’s son Weds his sweetheart – See photos

Published

on

The former and also Late President of Nigeria, Umar Musa Yar’Adua’s Son just married his fiancee.

Shehu who is 29 years old is a Bachelor’s degree holder in Economics at Schellhammer Business school in Spain, and also a master’s degree holder in international relations from Webster University Netherlands. He tied the knot yesterday which was the 23rd of July with his fiancee Yacine, She’s 22 years old and a Bachelor’s degree holder in hospitality and management from the University of Surrey at the United kingdom.

The wedding held in Maiduguri, Borno State. And was actually a big wedding as it had important personalities in attendance. Here are some photos.

Shehu and Yacine
The bride, Yacine
Shehu and Yacine
The groom and important attendees
Important personalities and attendees

Photo Credit: Lindaikejisblog

Continue Reading

Trending