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TechPlus, arguably Africa’s biggest technology conference is set to gather corporate leaders, tech startups and technology experts from around Africa to expand tech business opportunities in the continent at its upcoming expo taking place in Lagos and Abuja.
According to the event organizers, Techplus2017 will create unlimited opportunities for technology startups and tech business enthusiasts to interact and engage with investors, mentors and established businesses from different parts of Africa.
Speaking recently at a press briefing, Taiwo Oyewole, General Manager of TechPlus said that this year’s ‘activity-filled’ edition of TechPlus is specifically packaged for West African entrepreneurs and start-ups who are willing to take advantage of amazing business opportunities technology offers in the highly populated sub-region.
“I say this is Arica’s biggest technology conference/gathering because it encompasses everything technology that has to do with every single sector, unlike other tech conferences tailored towards areas in technology such as broadband, gaming, e-commerce and the likes.
“We are working with like minded people who are willing to give their time, share their knowledge, experiences and give financial support to everything that has to do with technology in every sector including health, agriculture, education, services and others, to move our country and Africa forward,” Oyewole said.
With commitment from venture capitalists, successful startups and government, it is expected that TechPlus 2017 would live up to its billing as Africa’s largest Tech gathering where new technologies come to life, new products are launched and innovation converges.
With this year’s theme, ‘An Intelligent Future: from Connectivity to Digital Immersion’, industry observers are of the view that the conference will bring more companies from around the world to showcase and project how technology is evolving to meet the needs of today’s digital generation and modern businesses.
Oyewole also stressed that this year’s TechPlus Conference is introducing a master class segment designed to give attendees practical guidance on a variety of key tech related topics like artificial intelligence and digital disruption. There would also be a focus on how to deepen the growth of technology start –ups in the country.
He explained that experienced professionals will be brought in to share on ways and methods to make Start-ups stand out, and how best to optimize the local ecosystem to get them to the next level.
Apart from empowering Start-ups, other tracks on offer during the 2017 conference include Women in tech, Tech money, Tech for development, C-suite, Content, Media and Marketing, Techkids, e-Sports and Tech meets life. Thought leaders in all these fields would be invited to share about developments and applications in their various sectors.
Some of the issues that speakers during the Women in tech session will address include mentorship, promoting gender balance in technology and women empowerment.
Tech Kids will investigate the impact of devices and their technologies on families as well as parenting best practices in this new digital era. The e-Sportstrack seeks to explain how the rise of gaming has become infused into society and continues to evolve worldwide.
At the Tech Meets Life stream, the prevalence of technology and how it affects everyday life in health, agriculture, personal security etc. will be dissected. At Tech Money, the evolution of payment solutions and human behavior as it interfaces with digital payments are topics to anticipate. Whilst the Tech in Development will aim to dissect through a different lens, how existing technology can be used to achieve the required advancement.
The faculty for the Content, Media and Marketing through presentations will show how boundaries have blurred and will continue to do so when it comes to marketing, content and technology. C-suite tracks are geared to speak to business heads, assisting them with how to deploy and leverage tech to achieve market leadership and shape the future.
Eruke Ideh-Ichofu, Project Director, Techplus revealed that over a hundred speakers are expected to make presentations at this year’s event. According to her, the speakers will include Bolade Agboade, Founder Kids Entrepreneurs and Silas Adekunle, the co-founder and CEO of Reach Robotics, a company creating the future of entertainment by fusing robotics, augmented reality and video games, among others.
Jumoke Akiyode
