Sanwoolu to Host Policymakers, Tech And Creative Talents At AOT 5.0
Babajide Sanwoolu, governor of Lagos State, is set to host policy makers, technology and creative ecosystem leaders, startups, venture capital firms, tech and creative talents at the 5th edition of the Art of Technology – AOT Lagos, to create policies that will drive the development of a smarter Lagos.
The governor will play host to over 10,000 anticipated participants within and outside Nigeria, who had registered for the 2-day conference that will feature 20 exhibitors, 4 masterclasses, 4 keynote speeches, 1 pitch event, 2 breakout sessions and 20 featured awards.
Tubosun Alake, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State, is the convener of the tech conference.
Keynote speakers lined up for the conference include Kunle Afolayan, an actor, film maker, and creative entrepreneur; Juliet Ehimuah, founder, Beyond Limits; Cobhams Asuquo, music producer and musician; and Oluwatobiloba Moody, director of World Intellectual Property Organization.
Governor Babajide Sanwo olu
The ensuing conversations would drive technology and innovation outcomes, contribute to policy dimensioning, and drive the development of a smarter and more efficient Lagos.
Deliberations will mirror the myriad of challenges that have continued to plague the creative sector – film, music, fashion, design and advertising, and espousing the current opportunities that exist with the fusion of tech while also contemplating the future of the sector.
“Nigeria’s creative sector holds tremendous potential to unlock the country’s economy and increase employment opportunities for young people. The projections are promising – the sector is worth over $4.5 billion”- Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor, 2021.
Other speakers and industry leaders expected at the event include Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Hannatu Musawa, minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy; Obi Asika, convener, The Omniverse; Idris Aregbe, special adviser, Tourism, Arts and Culture; Yinka Obebe, CEO, Pop Central; Scott Eneje, founder, Digital Evolution; Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, director-general, Lagos State Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation amongst others.
AOT 5.0 will be characterized by a fusion of tech and creativity, examining the digital transformation of Lagos, collaborative networking and engagement with industry stakeholders and experts, as well as empowerment of creatives by equipping them with tools to navigate the evolving landscape.
It is an annual tech conference curated by the Eko Innovation Centre and powered by the Lagos State Government – the economic epicenter of Nigeria.
AOT 5.0 isn’t just a conference; it’s a catalyst for change, shaping the future landscape of the creative economy and digital transformation in Lagos.