The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Eko Innovation Centre, has announced the upcoming Art of Technology Lagos 6.0 (AOT Lagos 6.0), scheduled for December 5, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. This year’s edition will explore the theme “AI & The Lagos Digital Economy”, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, governance, and employment across Nigeria.
A key highlight of the conference will be Breakout Session 1, titled “AI in Nigeria’s Workforce: Job Creator or Job Disruptor?”, which will examine whether AI will drive job creation or displacement in the evolving economy.
Panelists for the Session Include:
- Bright Okere – Head of Marketing (AHA Games), Transsion Holding
- Awa K. Ndukwe – Director of AI Solutions, Optivity Now
- Ayisat A. Okunade – Executive Secretary, Later Jakande Leadership Academy
- Bukayo Ewuoso – Head of Business, AdTech & Marketing Solutions, Pisi Mobile
- Alexander Monedo – Digital Product Manager, WakaForMe
- Dolapo Morgan – Venture Capitalist, Venture Platform Fund
- Moderator: David Afolayan, Content Chief & CEO, TechNext
Main Conference Speakers:
- Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu
- Dr. Kadri Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State
- Hon. Tubosun Alake, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology
- Toyosi Akerele, Founder, Rise Networks
- Dolapo Morgan, Venture Platform Fund
- Bunmi Akinyemiju, CEO, Venture Garden Group
- Adetayo Bamiduro, Co‑founder, MAX.ng
- Yvonne Johnson, Co‑founder, Indicina
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa
- Alexander Monedo, Digital Product Manager, WakaForMe
Attendance is free, but registration is compulsory at aotlagos.com/register.
Supported by sponsors including Meta, Termii, Seamfix, Tingtel, and Techknowledge, AOT Lagos 6.0 promises to be a landmark event for Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to chart the future of AI‑driven growth.
About AOT Lagos
The Art of Technology Lagos conference is an annual initiative by the Lagos State Government and Eko Innovation Centre, designed to bridge policy, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. Since its inception, AOT Lagos has become a leading platform for dialogue on digital transformation in Africa’s most vibrant tech hub.