Celebrating the UK-Nigeria Tech Ecosystem
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, is an initiative of the UK Government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport aimed at supporting the growth of the Nigeria tech-ecosystem and building partnerships between the Nigeria tech-ecosystem and the UK. To celebrate it’s one year anniversary, the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub invites you to join its first annual summit, to highlight and explore the blossoming opportunities across the UK and Nigerian tech ecosystem.
AGENDA
Two Full Day of Insight, Inspiration & Entertainment
Welcome - UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Impact Report Launch
Keynote - Ben Llewellyn-Jones, British Deputy High Commissioner
Ecosystem Panel - Future needs of the Nigerian Ecosystem
Investor Panel - Early Stage Funding the Investor Perspective
Startup Showcase - Three startups share their Story
Early Stage Panel – Expanding Opportunities for Women in Tech
Growth Panel - Building & Scaling a Series Funded Venture
Close - UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Calls to Action
Tech Summit
This Virtual summit will explore the topics of ecosystem support, early-stage investment, opportunities for female founders in the ecosystem as well as amplify the stories of Nigerian Tech Entrepreneurs and celebrate greater partnerships between the UK and Nigeria.
The half-day summit will present keynote addresses, moderated conversations and panel discussions focusing on the stories of Nigerian Entrepreneurs who are building the future in Africa and having an impact on society. It will also explore the opportunities for harnessing long-term partnerships and change in prosperity in Nigeria and across Africa by also highlighting partnership opportunities between the UK and Nigeria.
Whether from Nigeria, the UK, other parts of Africa or further afield, this event is for startup founders, tech investors, startup/tech community leaders and others interested in exploring opportunities in the Nigerian ecosystem.
“Gathering the greatest minds from the UK-Nigeria Tech ecosystem is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the huge successes achieved so far, whilst identifying and addressing our opportunities and challenges.”
Join Virtually.
March 16th & 17th
Speakers
Joined by some of the finest minds from the UK-Nigeria Tech ecosystem.
Previous Speakers Include:
Kola Aina, Founding Partner, Ventures Platform
Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, Co-Founder & CEO, 54 Gene
Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-Founder & Partner, FirstCheck Africa
Honey Ogundeyi, Country Director, UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
Damilola Teidi, Director, Startup Support , CCHUB
Adenike Sheriff, Principal, Future Africa
Nneka Mobisson, Co-Founder & CEO, mDoc
Dr Ricardo Schaefer, Partner, Target Global
Fade Ogunro, Founder, Bookings Africa
Dr Funmi Adewara, Founder, MobiHealth
Tomi Adejana, Founder, Bankly
Ife Oyedele II, Founder & CGO, Kobo 360
Marta Krupinska, Serial Founder & Head of GFS UK
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The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, is an initiative of the UK Government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport aimed at supporting the growth of the Nigeria tech-ecosystem and building partnerships between the Nigeria tech-ecosystem and the UK. To celebrate it’s one year anniversary, the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub invites you to join its first annual summit, to highlight and explore the blossoming opportunities across the UK and Nigerian tech ecosystem.
