West Africa’s Biggest Innovation Event
Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), 2024
Building a Culture of Innovation
October 2nd, 2024.
Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos.
Time: 9am -4pm
Why you should attend NIS 2024
Connect, Network & Have fun
The best and brightest minds in the innovation ecosystem in Nigeria gather at NIS. Come meet and network with key stakeholders across reputable local and international organisations for that life-changing connection.
Insightful Presentations from Thought Leaders
NIS isn’t your regular event. Hear from great speakers & leaders and derive valuable insights to unlock your next opportunities. Experience loads of programme activities you don’t want to miss out on. Come pumped.
Business & Career Growth
Don’t miss the chance to elevate. Your next employer or business partner may be sitting right next to you at NIS. You will also engage policy-markets directly, and strike your long overdue private-public partnerships.
Coundown To NIS 2024
About NIS
NIS is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy, governments, investors, policymakers and players in the tech and innovation ecosystem to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, and opportunities to innovate solutions that solve unique challenges in Nigeria and Africa.
NIS is an initiative led by InnovationHub Africa, a leading driver and promoter of technology and innovation in Africa. We engage and collaborate with the world’s top innovation ecosystems around the world in driving innovation in Nigeria.
Over the last 12 years, we have been championing technology development in Nigeria through the Techtrends Africa blog, the African Innovation Academy amongst several other initiatives.
NIS In Numbers
Speakers
Dr Aminu Maida
EVC/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Dr Aminu Maida
EVC/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Dr. Aminu Maida is the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He was appointed into office on the 11th of October 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
His appointment was subsequently confirmed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Thursday, November 16, 2024, in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2023.
Dr. Maida is a highly accomplished technology executive with extensive experience spanning across the telecommunication and payments industries. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Maida has consistently demonstrated his expertise in leading cutting-edge innovations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving growth for businesses in competitive markets.
With a solid academic background, Dr. Maida holds a Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Bath University, UK, a Masters in Engineering in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship from Cambridge Judge Business School. His educational credentials have played an instrumental role in shaping his ability to tackle complex technical challenges and devise robust, future-proof strategies.
Before assuming his current role as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Maida held key positions in prominent organisations. He served as the Executive Director, Technology and Operations at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC (NIBSS), overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations and IT infrastructure. Prior to this, he held the position of Chief Technology Officer at ARCA Payments Network, a leading Nigerian FinTech firm. His career trajectory also includes roles at British Telecoms as a Lead Consultant and at the Mobility Group, Cisco Systems UK.
Dr. Maida's technical prowess is further evidenced by the numerous patents he holds to his name in the areas of wireless communications and self-organising networks. He is an active participant in industry conferences and forums, where he shares his insights and experience with fellow professionals. He is committed to the ongoing advancement of technology in the telecommunication and payments sectors, mentoring young professionals, and contributing to research that shapes the future of these industries.
Throughout his career, he has successfully managed teams of engineers, developers, and researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. His expertise in strategic planning, business development, technology transformation, and project management have contributed significantly to the growth and expansion of the companies and organisations he has worked with.
As Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida has set out to deliver optimal value to the three categories of stakeholders of the Commission: The Consumers; the Licensees/ Industry; and the Government. His vision focuses on fostering growth in the telecoms sector as a catalyst for broader economic development, enhancing industry resilience, and prioritizing consumer satisfaction by improving service quality and experience.
The five drivers that underpin his leadership at the Commission are: the People—who he acknowledges as the biggest assets of the Commission; Collaboration; Data-driven decision-making; Compliance and Digitisation.
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
President/CEO,ONE Campaign
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
President/CEO,ONE Campaign
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is the President and CEO of the ONE Campaign. She has over 25 years of international development experience and has been deeply involved in fostering impactful solutions in the global social innovation landscape, with a focus on Africa. Ndidi started her career at McKinsey & Company’s Chicago office and returned to Nigeria in 2000 to serve as the pioneer Executive Director of the FATE Foundation.
She is the founder of LEAP Africa, a non-profit committed to developing dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders and African Food Changemakers, which provides support for African entrepreneurs to start and scale resilient and sustainable agribusinesses. She is also the co-founder of Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd. and AACE Foods Processing & Distribution Ltd.
Ndidi serves on the boards of the Rockefeller Foundation, Stanbic IBTC Group, the Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum, and the Bridgespan Group.
Ndidi holds an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She was a Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business & Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, a visiting Scholar at Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University, an Aspen Institute New Voices Fellow, and an Eisenhower Fellow.
Ndidi is a TED speaker, and has been recognized internationally for her contributions, including as a Schwab Fellow and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and receiving a National Honor by the Nigerian Government and the Harvard Business School Distinguished Alumni Award.
She is also a published author on topics related to entrepreneurship, social innovation, and resilient agriculture businesses in Africa, including “Social Innovation in Africa: A Practical Guide for Scaling Impact,” and “Food Entrepreneurs in Africa: Scaling Resilient Agriculture Businesses,” and “Walking for God in the Marketplace.”
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE
Director General, NITDA
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE
Director General, NITDA
Kashifu Abdullahi Inuwa: A Visionary Leader Shaping Nigeria's Digital Landscape
Kashifu Abdullahi Inuwa, Nigeria’s first Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert in the public sector, is a renowned technocrat and visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in transforming Nigeria's IT industry. With over two decades of experience in the public and private sectors, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking, policy formulation, and execution skills.
Under Kashifu's leadership as Director General of NITDA, the agency has made significant strides in IT Infrastructure Development by driving the expansion of IT infrastructure across Nigeria, fostering connectivity and enabling digital transformation, promoting the development and adoption of locally produced IT solutions, boosting the country's digital sovereignty, creating a conducive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, nurturing the growth of tech startups and fostering a vibrant digital ecosystem, developing and implementing effective regulations to govern the IT industry, ensuring a level playing field and promoting responsible digital practices.
Through innovative policies which fostered a thriving IT sector, he championed job creation and established robust regulations, culminating in the creation of the Nigerian Data Protection Commission. His IT project clearance initiative saved the government billions of naira. Additionally, he promoted digital literacy, launching initiatives like the Digital Literacy For All (DL4ALL) to empower Nigerians with digital skills.
One of Kashifu's notable achievements is the IT Talent Gap Assessment, which was the foundation for the National Digital Talent Strategy (NDTS). This strategy aims to harness Nigeria's youthful population to accelerate tech talent development and position the country as a global IT talent hub.
Kashifu's proven track record of excellence in leadership and administration, coupled with his deep understanding of the IT industry, has made him a nationally and internationally respected figure. His contributions to Nigeria's digital transformation are invaluable, and he continues to be a driving force behind the country's IT development.
Ifedolapo Runsewe
Managing Director, FREEE Recycle
Ifedolapo Runsewe
Managing Director, FREEE Recycle
Mrs. Ifedolapo Runsewe, a Nigerian businesswoman and seasoned banker, has made a mark as a pioneer in the waste management and recycling industry. As the Founder and Managing Director of FREEE Recycle Limited (formerly Freetown Waste Management Limited), she embodies unwavering dedication to sustainable environmental practices and innovation in Nigeria.
Mrs. Runsewe’s educational journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Madonna University and a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Lagos, enhancing her blend of business acumen and environmental expertise.
Prior to her environmental journey, she had a notable banking career, with banks such as Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, and Access Bank. After a successful career in the banking sector, her passion for environmental conservation led Mrs. Runsewe to establish FREEE Recycle Limited.
Under her visionary leadership, the company transformed the waste management landscape in Nigeria, pioneering waste tire recycling, spearheading eco-friendly waste collection initiatives, establishing a network of waste tire suppliers, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote responsible waste management.
Beyond her professional life, Mrs. Runsewe is a devoted mother and nature enthusiast, finding solace in outdoor activities. Her remarkable journey reflects her commitment to environmental sustainability and leadership in her field.
Bruno Woeran
TechTransfer & Innovation, Austria
Bruno Woeran
TechTransfer & Innovation, Austria
Bruno is currently involved as Head Research Management and Administration for the newly inaugurated LBI – Ludwig Boltzmann Research Institute for Nanovesicular Precision Medicine – NVPM located at University of Salzburg-PLUS. Previously he was Key Expert DeepTech for EGE Teknopark and project ideation for RMIT.
He held positions as Head TechTransfer & Innovation Management www.PMU.ac.at & CEO PMU-Innovations Ltd. and over the past three decades facilitated EU Affairs, Knowledge and TechTransfer and Innovation Networks for www.Merinova.fi OY AB and http://www.lut.fi, Finland; Senior Expert Controlling www.IST.ac.at, ICT at www.eutema.com and DANUBE, the University-Industry EU transfer organisation in the Vienna Region (FP3-7).
He pursues his PhD at OBS, Finland, holds a MBA University of Nebraska, Omaha (1993) and University of Economics, WU Vienna (1991).
Bruno engaged in board functions in several networks; www.NCURA.edu; www.TII.org; www.ISPIM.org; co-editor, trainer and author on knowledge transfer, expert systems, certificates, innovation and intercultural communication.
Wofai Ibie
Community Manager, HEI Innovation, CcHUB
Wofai Ibie
Community Manager, HEI Innovation, CcHUB
Wofai Ibie is a dedicated community expert passionate about storytelling and building communities that embrace innovation to drive positive change in Nigeria and across Africa. She currently serves as the Community Manager for the Higher Education Institution (HEI) Innovation practice at Co-Creation HUB (CcHUB) and leads the Lagos Chapter of Girls Talk Cooperation.
With a strong background in Business Education and community building, Wofai leverages her expertise to foster vibrant communities within higher education institutions, the technology sector, and the creative industry, effectively fueling innovation and its practical applications. She is an ardent advocate for the immense potential within Africa's academic institutions and is committed to contributing to the evolution of innovation and technology across various sectors on the continent.
Wofai's dedication to nurturing collaborative environments and her strategic approach to community engagement have made her a pivotal force in advancing technological and innovative initiatives in Africa. Her work continues to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to harness the power of innovation for sustainable development and societal impact.
Stella Bida
Executive Leadership Consultant, TEDx Speaker
Stella Bida
Executive Leadership Consultant, TEDx Speaker
As an Executive Leadership Coach, Trainer and Facilitator, Stella is dedicated to creating environments and cultures that inspire people to become better leaders. Organisations become able to remove the roadblocks that stop their teams from delivering excellence. This has led her to partner with corporations in industries such as Banking & Finance, Legal services, Management Consulting, or Information & Technology.
Stella speaks on global stages across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, as well as in the USA. Live stages have led her to speak to +13,000 people, sharing keynotes about Leadership with business tycoons, celebrities, Olympic athletes, Oscar winning actors, as well as Heads of States and governments.
Stella believes in our transformation abilities, as Human Beings. In “The Conversations of Excellence”, she shares inspirational and transformational stories of Olympic & World Champions, Business Authorities and Members of Diplomacy. In her TEDx talk “Change: an Opportunity rather than a Fear”, she puts in perspective some of her own transformation insights.
Award-Winning International Speaker, Stella has received multiple global awards, and has been featured in several books, some of which alongside the stories of Naomi Campbell or Lewis Hamilton.
Stella is passionate about topics that generate deep meaning for life, and about exploring the mindsets that create growth. She works globally - with a heart open to the world!
Dozie Igweilo
Founder, Quadloop
Dozie Igweilo
Founder, Quadloop
Dozie is an Entrepreneur and Innovator passionate about renewable energy, consumer electronics, circular economy, and sustainability with Africa in view.
Founded Quadloop a climate tech company that utilizes electronic waste to build solar lanterns and home systems with a lower environmental impact.
Quadloop flagship product IDunnu which is a portable lantern made from 70% e-waste material has been so far tested in Lagos & Abuja
A graduate of Economics in the University of Ibadan Nigeria, he has undergone several entrepreneurial and technical training from the School of Electronics Lagos, General Electric Lagos Garage, Semicolon Africa, Enterprise development center of the Lagos business school, Alumni of the Orange corners by Fate Foundation, a 2021 meaningful business member MB100, a fellow at the innovation fellowship for aspiring inventors and researchers I-FAIR.
He has also partake in global accelerator programs such as Tech2impact Austria, startupboothcamp Netherlands, Orange corners, MassChallenge Isreal and circular valley.
His flagship product is IDunnu portable lantern made from 70% e-waste material has been recognized both local and international media and has been spot lighted as part of the 10 startups to receive the 2023 NETEXPLO INNOVATION AWARD in France.
Ifeoma Uddoh
Founder, Shecluded
Ifeoma Uddoh
Founder, Shecluded
Ifeoma Uddoh is a speaker, gender coach, an exit entrepreneur and the founder of shecluded. She has over 20 years experience working in emerging markets across strategy consulting, operations, Product development and financial inclusion.
Her passion around creating equitable access to unlock better life for women have put her on the limelight and featured her on national and international stage including NASDAQ Billboard, w20 Summit (a G20 focus group for women led initiative) , Fintech asia and many more.
Her innovative work with shecluded has inspired more women to start female focused fintech and has directly impacted over 40,000 women with finance and business education. Her company is one of the top credit partners for women entrepreneurs disbursing close to 1 billion naira to women entrepreneurs yearly.
Her company was listed on the Top 50 Google black founders in Africa in 2021 and a select USA finalist in 2022 by the US Trade and Investment Department. Her company has worked with several international development agencies that are interested in economic prosperity for women such as GIZ, USdepartment of state and CFYE. Her mission is to unlock economic prosperity for 1,000,000 African women.
Ifeoma has a BSc in Industrial Mathematics and an MSc in Science and Operation Research from Lancaster University. Her educational background combined with her entrepreneurial spirit has positioned Ifeoma as a dynamic force both in academia and business.
Tayo Olosunde
CEO & Founder, MindtheGap
Tayo Olosunde
CEO & Founder, MindtheGap
Tayo Olosunde, Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Digital Innovation/Usability Lead at Mindthe_Gap Innovation Hub.
Tayo’s work at MindtheGapNg focuses on strategic skill development, job creation, and social enterprise incubation. His insights into digital innovation and usability are sure to inspire and inform.
Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi
CEO, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite)
Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi
CEO, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite)
Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi, fondly referred to as DFF, has a professional objective of contributing to social development by creating, investing in, and leading social enterprises to achieve financial sustainability, social impact, and with due consideration for the environment.
DFF is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (Shoprite Nigeria). She has held previous roles as Chief Financial Officer of Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (Shoprite Nigeria), Executive Director – Finance for UPDC Plc. (formerly UACN Property Development Company Plc) and also as a Non-Executive Director of UPDC Hotel Limited (Festival Hotel formerly Golden Tulip Hotel Festac). She is currently a Non Executive Director of Trives Financial Company Limited.
DFF is a Business and Transformation Enthusiast with expertise in Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Transformation, and in particular Finance Transformation and Cost Optimization, which she has done for various businesses across different sectors.
Over the last 24 years she has worked in various roles and carried out various responsibilities including Strategy, New Product Development, External Audit, Business Process Consulting, Internal Audit, Financial Management, Enterprise Control and Compliance, Training Facilitation, Recruitment, and Finance Function Transformation.
Her work has exposed her to various industries/sectors including ‘Big-4” audit firms such as Arthur Andersen (now KPMG) and PwC, a Development Financial Institution, Telecommunications, Shipping, Legal, eCommerce, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Oil and Gas, Power, Agriculture, Engineering & Construction, Entertainment, Real Estate, and Consulting.
DFF is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Fellow of Institute of Management Consultants. She has a Master of Business Administration degree from Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester UK. She has a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from International School of Management (ISM), Paris, France.
Mojirayo Folarin-Lawal
Head, Funding & Partnerships, LSETF
Mojirayo Folarin-Lawal
Head, Funding & Partnerships, LSETF
Moderators/Hosts
Victor Enengedi
Head of Business Desk, Legit.ng
Victor Enengedi
Head of Business Desk, Legit.ng
Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
Corporate Commercial & Startup Attorney
Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
Corporate Commercial & Startup Attorney
Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa is a highly accomplished four-time award-winning Corporate-Commercial & Startup Lawyer with almost a decade of experience in delivering top-notch legal advisory services to business owners and corporate clients.
In addition to her impressive legal background, Rosemond has cultivated a niche expertise in the tech startup ecosystem. She has consistently provided comprehensive consulting, due diligence, and investor readiness services to numerous companies in the tech sector.
Furthermore, Rosemond's extensive experience extends to offering invaluable guidance in regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters for tech-focused incubator and accelerator bootcamps.
She has lent her expertise to esteemed organizations such as LASRIC (Lagos State Research and Innovation Council), Kick-Off Africa, Impact Hub Lagos & Accra, Validate Global Vienna, WEMA Bank, Grooming Endowment Trust, Kick Off Africa, Maloba Consulting South Africa, The Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,United Nations Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation, GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition), among others.
Her contributions in these roles have played a pivotal role in ensuring that startups have the necessary legal foundation to thrive in their respective industries.
Rosemond is a fully inducted member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria, a Mentor under the Google for Startups Africa Accelerator program as a Woman Tech Maker and was most recently appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association- Section on Business Law in January 2024
With a background that includes her tenure as an Associate at the law firm of Olatunde Adejuyigbe SAN & Co for four years, followed by her impressive leadership as a Partner & Head of Corporate Commercial Services at Debo Akande LLP since 2020, Rosemond has consistently demonstrated her dedication to excellence and her ability to provide tailored legal solutions that drive business success.
Rosemond's commitment to learning is exemplified by her business certifications in Finance, Ethics, and Leadership from the European Business Institute of Luxembourg.
As a distinguished legal researcher, speaker, writer, and scholar, Rosemond's primary goal is to deliver impeccable solutions to client needs through excellence, diligence, and integrity.
She also remains steadfast in her mission to inspire career professionals to pursue progressive career and personal development while making a lasting impact in their respective fields.
Adewunmi Adeniji
Co-founder/CEO, SkoolNG
Adewunmi Adeniji
Co-founder/CEO, SkoolNG
As the co-founder and CEO of SkoolNG, a centralized hub for exploring educational institutions, Adewunmi Adeniji leads a team of tech enthusiasts who are passionate about creating a user-friendly interface that caters to students, parents, and educators alike. He oversees the strategic direction, product development, and marketing of the platform, which aims to facilitate a seamless search experience for users.
Adeniji is also the founder of Tech N' Trenches, an initiative that leverages technology to improve the standard of living of the less privileged in rural areas. He works with local communities and organizations to provide them with access to technology and empower them to forge ahead in the society. Additionally, he is the project lead of Rhadsoft Tech, a software house that delivers intelligent technical solutions and consulting services to businesses and government.
With over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, he believes in continuous learning and constantly seeks opportunities to enhance his skills and stay updated with the latest trends in technology. He is a seasoned tech professional who excels at fostering collaboration, communication, and innovation. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and making significant contributions to the tech industry while inspiring those around him through his expertise and dedication
Frances Aborigho
Founder, Sh’Emerge
Frances Aborigho
Founder, Sh’Emerge
Frances Aborigho is a Public Speaker, Tech Educator, Author and Consultant helping women especially young mums transition to Tech, and work remotely without compromising time with their young families. She is the Founder of Sh'Emerge International a tech women's support group and career development community. She is also the creative director of Aeonsoft Create Digital and the Provost of Sh’Emerge Academy.
In response to the dreams of working-age women who had lost most of their career privileges due to marriage, childbirth, and relocation whose desire is to revive their skills, live financially free and still be available to raise their young families, she founded Sh’Emerge.
What started as a small community of women in Lagos, Nigeria stretched into the public and beyond the nation of its birth.
Frances is very passionate about helping mums just like her find financial freedom by switching to the industry through a non-coding tech career and skills with which she Frances has had the privilege to successfully train about 7,000 wonderful women for almost a decade of her experience. Founded in 2018, Sh’Emerge has organized both physical and online events to successfully train many wonderful women in business growth, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Visual Design, Health, Work-Life Relationships, switching careers in the Tech Industry, Starting a career in Non-Coding Tech jobs, Job sourcing and Project outsourcing and much more.
To cap it all, Frances is the proud organiser/host of the annual Sh'Innovates Africa Conference where she brought together Tech-enthusiastic women from across Africa for a conversation surrounding unique industry needs, to learn, network and collaborate on innovative solutions for Africa's urgent needs and gender inclusivity. Finally, she recently authored a book " Thrive Beyond Today: A Woman's Life of Resilience, growth and Work-life Balance."
Emmanuel E-Bright
Founder, The Afro-Fusion Project
Emmanuel E-Bright
Founder, The Afro-Fusion Project
Emmanuel E-Bright, Cross-cultural Creator, Business Trainer and Social Value Advocate, is the Founder of The Afro-Fusion Project - an infusive culture, lifestyle and communications brand established to promote and integrate works of African heritage with global possibilities. The Nigerian-born creator through his simple yet unique and dynamically inclusive pieces/projects, inspires and advances borderless ideals and messages that bridge cultural divides, deepen identity and promote self awareness.
The award-winning creator's designs have been doned by multinational brands like Rotary International, MTN, Change. Org, Acumen West Africa, PhytoScience, GTBank, Platforms Africa, Signal Alliance and RIDA just to mention a few. He has served as consultant/trainer on World Bank as well as DFID Funded projects. E-Bright has received accolades for initiatives like Project 1000 Africa, Runway in the Slum, Third Mainland Motherland and Fashion Feeds Children. He is the mind behind Emmagination Clotheium and Uniform Us.
E-Bright's Journalism and Human Capital Development background fitly interplays with his Creativity and Lifestyle adroitness. He is among a new crop of Africans who in the words of the United States Institute of Peace "are increasingly using the arts to re-imagine their world and reclaim public space to reflect on what a more peaceful and prosperous Africa could look like."
Amongst other recognitions, Emmanuel E-Bright is a recipient of the Award for Creativity from Ahmadu Bello University's Business School, Nigeria. He is also a proud Winner of the Versiedag Championship which held in the United Arab Emirates. E-Bright is the Author of "50 Business Lessons from the Streets of Lagos" and the branding manual "How to Dodge A Stray Bullet"
Adekemi Adefisayo
Afro-optimist & Social Impact Strategist
Adekemi Adefisayo
Afro-optimist & Social Impact Strategist
Adekemi is a dynamic business leader, social impact advocate, and afro-optimist with a vision to shape the future of African entrepreneurship. As the author of Profitable Problems, she delves into how entrepreneurs can turn societal challenges into profitable, scalable solutions.
At her core, Adekemi is committed to building solutions that significantly improve the quality of life for people on the African continent. Her work focuses on tackling systemic challenges that hinder socio-economic development, fostering innovation, and promoting equity. Her mission is not just to support entrepreneurship but to create an ecosystem where impactful business solutions thrive.
Adekemi’s professional journey spans over seven years in media, where she honed her communication and leadership skills. In her role as an event compere, she is known for her professionalism, energy, and ability to create unforgettable experiences for both corporate and social events. A seasoned voice-over artist, she brings a unique blend of creativity and clarity to every project she takes on.
In addition to her work in social impact and media, Adekemi brings her business acumen to lead two successful businesses in the hospitality sector.
Currently pursuing her MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Rome Business School,Adekemi is deepening her expertise in business model creation, intrapreneurship, and product development. Her academic journey is complimenting her practical experience, giving her new insights to further scale her social impact initiatives.
With a combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and tenacity, Adekemi remains focused on driving transformational change across sectors. She believes in the power of entrepreneurship to solve Africa's most pressing challenges and is committed to building a future where personal social responsibility fuels sustainable development.
Omotola Dorcas
Founder, Virtual Domain Agency
Omotola Dorcas
Founder, Virtual Domain Agency
Omotola Dorcas is a marketing and business development expert with 9+ years of experience in web3, analytics, cloud computing, consulting, and capacity development.
She is the founder of Virtual Domain Agency, a marketing and business development agency supporting African tech businesses to launch, grow, and scale.
Omotola has a proven track record of business growth and expansion. Her passion lies in supporting the private sector and startups within the business ecosystem through strategy and implementation to achieve their business goals.
Explore Highlights of Activities & Programmes at NIS 2024
Press Parley & Media Interviews
NIS 2024 will kick-off with a press parley, where media organisations, press partners, and reputable journalists will have a roundtable with the event conveners, partner organisations and sponsors for this year’s edition.
Key questions about the event’s objectives will be addressed, and key sponsors will be highlighted during the media parley sessions.
The Summit
The Nigeria Innovation Summit 2024 will bring stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy to share ideas, trends, and opportunities around technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship development and explore opportunities on both national and continental levels.
Nigeria Innovation Experience Talks (NiX Talks) is one of the major hallmarks of the Summit. This series of highly intense talks will feature truly innovative minds disrupting the status quo in their various industries.
The Nigeria Innovation Award
One of the hallmarks of NIS is the Nigeria Innovation Awards, where we recognise outstanding organisations and individuals for their innovative impact and contributions in the Nigeria innovation ecosystem.
The 2024 Nigeria Innovation Awards will be graced by high-level executives, founders, government delegates, parastatals, government parastatals, and other key industry leaders, decision-makers, and stakeholders moving the needle that impacts the industry at scale.
The event promises meaningful conversations, friendship formation, deals closure, business exchange, high-value network and more.
Innovation Tours
The Innovation Tour is where selected Summit delegates will visit highly innovative organisations to deepen the conversation and relationship with those bringing true innovation and disruption into the Nigerian and African innovation ecosystem.
Key partners, supporting organisations, sponsors, startups, innovators, some delegates, alongside the NIS team will tour tech experience centers in Nigeria.
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NIS Impacts
I travelled from Port Harcourt to attend the Nigeria Innovation Summit in Lagos, which proved to be a game-changer for me. Apart from the fun and connections with the high-networth individuals I had, I gained valuable insights from industry experts, which shifted my mindset from being a consumer to being a creative problem-solver. Since then, I've seen personal growth every day. I highly recommend the NIS to any young person or individual who wants to make a positive impact. I'm eagerly looking forward to attending again!
Mercy Innocent
The NIS experience was remarkable, especially the interactive session with Microsoft African Development Centre engineers and developers during the Innovation Tour. The digitalisation of almost everything from sign-in to sign-out at the PWC Experience Centre makes the whole event a memorable one. I have learned a lot and I meet with different people within and outside the country. It is honour to be part of this innovative and educative Summit. Kudos to the founder and the organising team.
Shafiu Umar Abubakar
NIS has been one of the summits where invention is seen and not just seen but heard, positively changing its environment to what it should be and for me exposure has been my great impact from all my attendance in the summit. My advice for you all is be expectant for the best, and be open to networking. You are definitely going to meet great men and women of value.
Blessing Ekemini Effiong
Attending the NIS last year was an enlightening experience that introduced me to the transformative world of cryptocurrency/blockchain technology. The summit highlighted how innovation is revolutionizing different sectors, and emphasizing the crucial role these advancements play in helping SMEs thrive in a dynamic ecosystem. I eagerly await future editions.
Samuel Kolapo
My experience at NIS 2023 is still a memorable one. I must admit it was an eye-opener for me to step up my game from playing local and small gigs to international and big gigs in my career, business, and relationships with people. For this year's attendees, my advice for you is to come prepared to learn. Most importantly, be confident enough to network with as many people as you can because you never can tell who the big fish your hook might be lucky to catch is.
Afoke L. Chidiebere Nwosu
My experience with NIS has been transformative, opening up unparalleled opportunities, networks, and collaborations that have significantly accelerated my professional growth and creative capabilities. Working with the NIS team has sharpened my expertise and passion for innovation, leading to the launch of my pet project, RIM (Research-Innovate-Motivate), which aims to spotlight talent and drive impactful research initiatives.
Reginald Osuji
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