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DG/CEO of NITDA, Pantami. Photo: TWITTER/NITDA
Mr Kenneth Omeruo, the Lead Convener and Creator of InnovationHub Africa & & Resources Limited, said in a declaration on Sunday in Lagos.
He said the challenge of the international pandemic had made it essential for this year’s summit to be held virtually from October 6 to October 8, adding that the style of the top would be ‘Innovating in Important Times.’
“Nigeria innovation week, is a week-long event that brings stakeholders from various sectors of Nigeria’s economy together.
“The week will be packed with a number of activities like innovation exhibits, Nigeria innovation summit, Nigeria innovation awards, and the annual report of the state of development in Nigeria.
“At the occasion, concepts, patterns, chances around innovation, development, and entrepreneurship advancement in Nigeria will be discussed.
“Participation in this week-long event is open to local and global services, organisations, federal government agencies, start-ups, business owners, research centres, tertiary institutions, and all stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem,” Omeruo stated.
He included that the occasion would likewise showcase ingenious services, ideas, services and products from Nigeria.
Omeruo noted that the state of innovation in Nigeria would be reviewed to comprehend its position and how it might be improved.
Other speakers at the top include, Andrew Bourne, Regional Managing Director, Zoho Corporation, Eduardo Bailetti, Co-founder ScaleCamp, Ottawa, Canada, Fatumata Coker, Creator, YGroup Holdings Inc. and Dr Yele Okeremi, CEO, Accurate Financial Systems Ltd. among others.
Commenting, the Programmes Director of the event, Tony Ajah stated: “the top will get delegates from local and worldwide companies, organisations, government agencies, states, embassies, High Commissions and decision makers among others.
“This year has been difficult for services but business that are ingenious see opportunities in most crisis.
“The top will include innovation displays and exhibitions, keynote presentations on emerging innovations and their market application.
“It will likewise feature panel discussions, development management insights along with workshops, networking and awards, “he said.
Ajah said the event would benefit each gamer in the innovation ecosystem ranging from government organizations, firms to services and organisations.
He noted that academic and research study centers as well as start-ups and young business owners would likewise benefit a lot by participating in the summit.