Adetope Kayode serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Perennia Group, which encompasses Perennia Limited (an investment holding company), Perennia Hotels & Resorts Limited, and Perennia Trade and Logistics Limited (Pentrar). He is a self-motivated and experienced finance professional, dedicated to creating value for employers, clients, communities, and stakeholders through creativity, innovation, diligence, and a …
Yaliwe Soko is a trailblazing figure in the Blockchain and Web 3 space, renowned globally for her leadership and impact. As the Chairwoman of the United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) and the Founder of TechCon. She has earned numerous accolades and distinctions for her contributions to the field. At the forefront of her initiatives is the …
Silas Adekunle, a Nigerian-British robotics technology entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor, holds the reins as the CEO of Reach Industries, where he steers the company’s vision, direction, and day-to-day operations. With a keen focus on stakeholder management, early customer engagement, and business development, Silas plays a pivotal role in driving the company forward. Drawing from the …
Pedro Lopes is the the Secretary of State for Digital Economy, possesses a rich academic background, holding a degree in International Relations from the University of Coimbra and a Masters in Conflict Resolution from the University of Bradford, UK. His dedication to fostering intellectual discourse and innovation was evident when he organized Cabo Verde’s inaugural …
Obum Ekeke is the Head of Education, Partnerships, Google DeepMind. He is an esteemed figure in educational innovation, boasting over two decades of experience in the field. Recognized for his exceptional contributions, he was honored with an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) for his outstanding work in Computing & AI education, as well as …
Marques Keith Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, has carved a niche for himself as a leading Tech Vlogger on YouTube, renowned for his insightful technology-focused videos and his podcast, Waveform. With a staggering subscriber count exceeding 20 million across all channels and over 3.93 billion total video views as of December 2023, Brownlee’s influence in …
Mamadou K. Keita stands as a dedicated machine learning researcher committed to advancing technology in Africa, with a particular focus on developing resources for African languages and cultures. He spearheads the Feriji project, an innovative endeavor aimed at creating a comprehensive dataset, translation model, and spell checker for the Zarma language. This pioneering initiative marks …
Hamilton Mann holds the position of Group Vice President of Digital Marketing and Digital Transformation at Thales, a global frontrunner in cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on digital and “deep tech” innovations including artificial intelligence, big data, connectivity, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies. Alongside his corporate role, Mann serves as a Senior Lecturer at prestigious institutions …
Fred Swaniker is the visionary Founder & CEO of Sand Technologies, a prominent global technology services firm dedicated to educating and upskilling high-technology leaders. With delivery centers spanning the Americas, Europe, and Africa, Sand Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing enterprise AI, data science, software engineering, and IoT, enabling clients to navigate and …
Femi Osinubi serves as the Consulting and Risk Leader & Technology Disruption Leader for PwC West Africa, spearheading tech advisory initiatives, including Data and AI, and overseeing all non-audit/tax facets of PwC’s operations. With over 25 years of combined assurance and consulting experience, Femi has cultivated a deep expertise in delivering technology and digital projects, …