With Pomp and Pride, Ibadan Prepares to Host the Biggest Convergence of Robotics and AI
Innovators
Ibadan, Nigeria – Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) is proud to announce the
inaugural edition of the RAIN Tech Summit 1.0, a transformative event poised to be the largest
gathering of artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Nigeria. This historic summit, to be
declared open by His Excellency, Governor of Oyo State Engr Seyi Makinde, promises to inspire
innovation, showcase cutting-edge projects, and foster connections among the brightest minds in
the tech industry.
The summit will feature groundbreaking lectures from highly esteemed speakers; leading the
delivery is the enigma behind many successful tech startups in Nigeria and driver of a New
Digital Nigeria, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister for Communications, Innovation, and
Digital Economy, a visionary leader in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem who will deliver the
keynote address on the theme, “The RAIN of Transformation is Upon Us: CEOs Arise!”.
Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, a Professor of Mechatronics and Vice Chancellor of Summit
University, will follow with an engaging lecture on “SWOT Analysis of Hardware Development
in Nigeria.” His presentation aims to provide solutions to the critical challenges that hinder
hardware startups in the country.
Mr. Olu Akanmu, Director of the Tech Leap Initiative at Lagos Business School and former
CEO of OPAY Nigeria, is a seasoned business strategist, he will provide insights into building
resilient and investment-worthy enterprises in Nigeria’s challenging business environment
through his lecture on “From Startups to Scaleups: Strategies for Building Resilient Tech
Businesses in Nigeria.” This session will offer practical strategies for ensuring business
sustainability in Nigeria’s unique economic landscape.
Two insightful panel sessions will further explore Nigeria’s technological ecosystem. Our
distinguished panel discussants will be delving into “SWOT Analysis of AI and hardware
development in Nigeria”. These sessions will feature industry leaders, including Dr. Chuks
Ekwueme, Chairman of Uniccon Group, creators of Omeife, Nigeria’s first humanoid robot; Mr.
Obi Ebuka David, Founder of AutogonAI, a USA-based AI company set to launch across Africa;
Mr. Maxwell Maduka, Co-founder of Terrahaptix, pioneers of Nigeria’s first robotics workshop
and industrial drone manufacturers who successfully raised a $1 million seed fund; Dr. Segun
Aina (OFR), renowned as the Father of FinTech in Nigeria; Mr. Naufal Ahmad, Director
General of Katsina State IT Development Agency; Mr. Babatunde Fatai, Manager of MTN
Emerging Technologies; Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi , an astute investor and renowned entrepreneur
and Mrs. Kemisola Bolarinwa, CEO of NextWear Technologies and inventor of the Smart Bra
for early breast cancer detection.
The Guest of Honour for this auspicious event is no less a figure than the immediate past CEO of
First Bank Group and President, Sequoia Financial Services Ltd, Dr Adesola Kazeem
Adeduntan.
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