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TechPlus 2016, the second edition of one of Nigeria’s largest technology events has revealed its line up of speakers at the upcoming event to include industry experts, government body heads and business leaders.
Tunji Adeyinka, Managing Director of Connect Marketing Limited, organisers of TechPlus 2016, announced that this year’s edition of the tech show will significantly improve on the successful pioneering edition held last year in Lagos.
“Drawn from diverse sectors and unique backgrounds, the speakers’ trail reflects the dynamics of technological evolution in the 21st century with a fine blend of both local and international experiences”, he said.
According to the organisers, the three day event is a gathering of everything technology, providing a robust tripartite tech experience through its conference, exhibition and gaming structures while also serving as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and marketplace for consumers and businesses, with its dedicated website on techplus.ng.
TechPlus 2016 will also promote technology thought leadership where leaders in business and government will exchange ideas and share expert insights on key technology issues shaping and defining the ways we live, work and play.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Adeyinka says that, “TechPlus Conference and Expo is a place where new technology comes to life, new products are launched and innovations converge, providing manufacturers, concept generators, software and hardware companies, content developers a platform to bring their products and services to life.”
The speakers’ lineup parade a list of globally-recognised thought leaders, organisational heads, tech advocates, success serial entrepreneurs, innovators, policy makers and trend setters.
Other speakers lined up for TechPlus 2016 include Omobola Johnson, Chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet; Juliet Anammah, CEO of Jumia Nigeria; Alon Lits, GM Sub-Saharan Africa, Uber; Helen Anatogu CEO, Idea Hub; Monique Woodard, Co-Founder and Venture Partner, 500 Startups; Lola Masha, OLX Nigeria; Aliyu A. Aziz, Director General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC); Folabi Esan, Director, Adlevo; Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, Co-Founder, SureGifts.
Others include; Vincent Olatunji Acting DG, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); Josep Ramon Ferrer, Former Smart City Director & Deputy CIO (Barcelona City Council); Rodney Williams Founder, LISNR; Karthik Noornie, Olam Group; Vytas Paukštys, CEO, Eskimi and Kamran Elahian, Chairman & Co-Founder of Global Catalyst Partners, among others.
Primed as the “main platform for new innovations and products to be introduced to consumers and businesses,” TechPlus which is organised by Connect Marketing Services has MTN Nigeria as headline sponsor.
The event is scheduled to hold between July 21-23 2016 and has supporting partners including Samsung, LASAA, IBST Media, Lenovo, Jumia, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Megaletrics (operators of Beat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM), Terragon, and AMC ( African Movie Channel).
JUMOKE AKIYODE
