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2024 AGENDA

Time	Topic
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:20 AM	Welcome Remarks and Conference Overview Vertex
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM	Opening Keynote: Fostering Innovation and Overcoming Policy and Regulatory Framework Challenges to Support IT Developments in West Africa Session Leader: Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM	Panel Discussion: Navigating the Digital Transformation: Embracing Digital Technologies to Modernize Utility Infrastructure and Operations Panelists: Jerome Abudah, Head of IT, Ikeja Electric Dr Segun Adaju, Chief Executive Officer, Consistent Energy Joseph Ijaleye, ICT Manager, Transcorp Power Adebayo Akande, Senior Special Assistant on ICT & E-Governance to the Executive Governor, Oyo State Government. Viola Opara, Head of IoT Solutions Development, MTN Moderator: Elungile Mazimba, Managing Director, Steamaco
11:15 AM – 11:35 PM	Networking Break
11:35 PM – 12:05 PM	Fireside Chat: How IoT and Digitization is shaping the Oil and Gas Industry in Africa Session Leaders: Ekeinde Ohiwerei, General Manager Technical Division, Nigeria LNG Limited Adeola Akinrinmade, Executive Director Finance, Petralon Energy Njide Jack, Head of Partnership and Alliance Management, MTN
12:10 PM – 12:25 PM	Fireside: Blockchain Integration in Nigeria’s Solar Energy Sector: Opportunities, Challenges, and Innovations Session Leader: Femi Oye, Chief Executive Officer, OneWattSolar Dr Segun Adaju, Chief Executive Officer, Consistent Energy
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM	Keynote: Leveraging IOT for Business Transformation Session Leader: Febisola Oyeniyi, General Manager Enterprise Sales, MTN Nigeria
12:55 PM – 02:00 PM	Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
02:05 PM – 02:35 PM	Panel Discussion: E-commerce Trends and Future Outlook in Nigeria: Leveraging Technology for Growth Panelists: Dave Omoregie, Group Chief Operating Officer, Konga Group Zechariah O. Akinpelu, Chief Infomation Security Officer, Unity Bank Gbolahan Salami, Senior Vice President Growth, Products and Strategy, Wakanow Muritala Yusuf, Chief Technology Officer, Credit Direct/FMCB Moderator: Julius Olawale Olabisi, Chief Commercial Manager, Ledcorp Group
02:40 PM – 03:10 PM	Panel Discussion: Integrating Blockchain Technology Panelists: Artistole Onumo, Director Corporate Planning and Strategy, NITDA Alice Anangi, Chief Executive Officer, Crypsense Digital Group Charles OkarforMbah, Chief Technology Officer, Convexity Moderator: Prince Killian, Country Head, Adanian Labs Africa
03:15 PM – 03:30 PM	Keynote: Connecting the Unconnected: Nigeria’s Satellite Role in Enabling IoT for All Session Leader: Modupe Okeowo, Country Manager, Eutelsat
03:35 PM – 03:55 PM	Day 1 Wrap-up and Announcements
04:00 PM	Networking Reception and Vendor Showcase

Time	Topic
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM	Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 Vertex
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM	Keynote: A Bird’s Eye View of the African Data Centers Industry And Navigating Legal and Compliance Challenges Session Leader: Dr. Ayotunde Coker, Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centres
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM	Panel Discussion: “Advancing Data Centers’ Critical Infrastructures” Panelists: Michel Maalouf, Managing Director, Conciel Riaan de Leeuw, Country Director, Sudlows Consulting Africa. Eben Owen, Senior Business Director – Anglophone Africa, Uptime Institute Professional Services Ude Enebli, General Manager IT Service Management and Governance, MTN Moderator: Daniel Ale, Chief Technology Officer, Capital Sage Holdings
11:25 AM – 11:55 AM	Panel Discussion: Tech Advancements and Design Strategies of the Data Centers in the Last Five Years and Agenda for 2030 Panelists: Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive – West Africa, Africa Data Centres Adewale Adebisi, Vice President Technology & Operations, Raxio Data Centres Gbenga Adegbiji, Chief Executive Officer, Geniserve Moderator: Riaan De Leeuw, Country Director, Sudlows Consulting Africa
12:00 AM – 12:15 PM	Keynote: AI at the Edge: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation Session Leader: Gbenga Adebowale, Enterprise Sales Director, Vertiv
12:20 PM – 12:35 PM	Keynote: Cyber Securing National Interests: Security Concerns in the African Data Center Landscape: Safeguarding Critical Information Session Leader: Vincent O. Olatunji, National Commissioner & CEO, NDPC
12:40 PM – 01:10 PM	Fireside: Connectivity Across Borders: Enhancing Interconnectivity in the African Data Center Ecosystem Panelists: Nommy Paul, Chief Technical Officer, Spectranet Peter Olusoji, Country Manager & Managing Director Ericsson Nigeria Adebayo Adeleke, Chief Executive Officer, RouteWatche
01:10 PM – 01:40 PM	Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
01:45 PM – 02:15 PM	Spotlight Discussion: Infrastructure Development Challenges in African Data Centers – Navigating Power and Connectivity Issues Session Leader: Oluwole Adeoti, Head Of Operations, Digital Realty Wole Abu, CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Nigeria Bimpe Adebisi, Head of Retail and Operations, Simba Group
02:15 PM – 02:30 PM	Fireside Chat: Sustainability and Green Initiatives in African Data Centers: Bridging the Gap Panelists: Ezekiel Egboye, Chief Operating Officer, Rack Centre Timmy Shi, Representative, Hexing-Livoltek Adebayo Obayomi, General Manager Network Division, MTN
02:35 PM – 03:00 PM	Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future: Colocation Strategies for Next-Gen Data Centers Panelists: Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive – West Africa, Africa Data Centres Gbenga Adegbiji, Chief Executive Officer, Geniserve Ella Gozie-Iwudoh, Head of Value Sales Enterprise Business, MTN
03:10 PM – 03:30 PM	Spotlight Session: Edge Computing in Africa: Enhancing Data Processing at the Fringe Eunice King, Vice President Digital Innovation, Arravo
03:50 PM – 04:00 PM	Conference Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
04:30 PM	Africa Data Centres Association Member Workshop (Invite Only)
06:00 PM	Africa Data Centres Association Cocktail & Networking Dinner (Invite Only)

Time	Topic
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 & 2
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Panel: Grid Digitalization: Harnessing Digital Technologies for Grid Efficiency and Resilience Panelists: Ikechukwu Onuoha, Head Plant Planning, Tranafam Power Limited Olakunle Owoeye, Chief Executive Officer, Ecowatt Nigeria Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin, Chief Procurement & Regulatory Officer, Eko Electricity Distribution Plc. Moderator : Oladayo Orolu, Regional Director, Siemens Energy
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM	Fireside Chat: Migration to the Cloud: Lessons Learned and Best Practices Session Leaders: Ladi Okuneye, Co-Founder & CEO, UniCloud Africa Jefferson Usianene, Cloud Architect, Zenith Bank Ifeanyi Otudoh, Senior Consultant, Microsoft Solutions, MTN
11:40 AM – 12:10 PM	Presentation: Work less with RMS (Remote management system of Teltonika Networks) Session Leader: Karolis Pužauskas , Head of Sales Africa continent, Teltonika
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM	Networking Break
12:40 PM – 01:10 PM	Panel: Banking on Connectivity – IoT Transformations in African Financial Services Panelists: Echezuna Agubata, Chief Technology Officer , Coronation Bank David Ogunsola, Chief Information Officer, Smartcash Payment Service Bank Limited Adeyinka Adekoya, Vice President Energy Ecosystem, Interswitch Group Ikechukwu Ajumuka, Lead Enterprise Architech, Access Bank Plc Bayo Omonowo, Head IT, MoMo PSB, MTN Moderator: Jefferson Usianene, Cloud Architect, Zenith Bank
01:15 PM – 01:30 PM	Keynote: Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Harnessing IoT Innovation in Electric Vehicle Ecosystems Session Leader: Akin Akingbogun, Head Mobility & Projects, Renewable Energy & Mobility, Sterling Bank
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM	Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
02:10 PM – 02:25 PM	Keynote: Cybersecurity Challenges in the IOT Ecosystem Olugbolahan Olusanya, Country Director, TeKnowledge.
02:30 PM – 02:45 PM	Keynote: DataTech for human safety and security in the society Session Leader: Adebayo Adeleke, Chief Executive Officer, RouteWatche.
02:50 PM – 03:10 PM	Fireside Chat: Connected Care – Harnessing the Power of IoT for Healthcare Transformation in West Africa Session Leader: Dr. Mories Atoki, Chief Executive Officer, ABC Health Adeola Ayoola, CEO/Co-Founder, Famasi
03:15 PM – 03:30 PM	Pivotal role of Solar Energy in driving Sustainable Market Growth: From Policy to Practice Session Leader: Adetunji Iromini, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Centric
03:40 PM – 04:00 PM	Conference Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
04:10 PM	Farewell

2024 AGENDA

Time	Topic
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:20 AM	Welcome Remarks and Conference Overview Vertex
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM	Opening Keynote: Fostering Innovation and Overcoming Policy and Regulatory Framework Challenges to Support IT Developments in West Africa Session Leader: Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM	Panel Discussion: Navigating the Digital Transformation: Embracing Digital Technologies to Modernize Utility Infrastructure and Operations Panelists: Jerome Abudah, Head of IT, Ikeja Electric Trancorp or Transfam. Dr Segun Adaju, Chief Executive Officer, Consistent Energy Joseph Ijaleye, ICT Manager, Transcorp Power Adebayo Akande, Senior Special Assistant on ICT & E-Governance to the Executive Governor, Oyo State Government. Viola Opara, Head of IoT Solutions Development, MTN Moderator: Elungile Mazimba, Managing Director, Steamaco
11:15 AM – 11:35 PM	Networking Break
11:35 PM – 12:00 PM	Fireside Chat: How IoT and Digitization is shaping the Oil and Gas Industry in Africa Panelists: Ekeinde Ohiwerei, General Manager Technical Division, Nigeria LNG Limited Adeola Akinrinmade, Executive Director Finance, Petralon Energy Njide Jack, Head of Partnership and Alliance Management, MTN
12:10 PM – 12:25 PM	Fireside: Blockchain Integration in Nigeria’s Solar Energy Sector: Opportunities, Challenges, and Innovations: Session Leader: Femi Oye, Chief Executive Officer, OneWattSolar Dr Segun Adaju, Chief Executive Officer, Consistent Energy
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM	Keynote: Leveraging IOT for Business Transformation Session Leader: Febisola Oyeniyi, General Manager Enterprise Sales, MTN Nigeria.
12:55 PM – 02:00 PM	Networking Break and Exhibition Tour & VIP Hangout with MTN
02:05 PM – 02:35 PM	Panel Discussion: E-commerce Trends and Future Outlook in Nigeria: Leveraging Technology for Growth Panelists: Dave Omoregie, Group Chief Operating Officer, Konga Group Zechariah O. Akinpelu, Chief Infomation Security Officer, Unity Bank Gbolahan Salami, Senior Vice President Growth, Products and Strategy, Wakanow Muritala Yusuf, Chief Technology Officer, Credit Direct/FMCB Moderator: Julius Olawale Olabisi, Chief Commercial Manager, Ledcorp Group
02:40 PM – 03:10 PM	Panel Discussion: Integrating blockchain Technology Panelists: Artistole Onumo, Director Corporate Planning and Strategy, NITDA Alice Anangi, Chief Executive Officer, Crypsense Digital Group Charles OkarforMbah, Chief Technology Officer, Convexity Moderator: Prince Killian, Country Head, Adanian Labs Africa
03:15 PM – 03:30 PM	Keynote: Connecting the Unconnected: NigeriaSat’s Role in Enabling IoT for All Session Leader: Modupe Okeowo, Country Manager, Eutelsat
03:35 PM – 03:55 PM	Day 1 Wrap-up and Announcements
04:00 PM	Networking Reception and Vendor Showcase

Time	Topic
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM	Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 Vertex
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM	Keynote: A Bird’s Eye View of the African Data Centers Industry And Navigating Legal and Compliance Challengesli style=”font-size: 10px”>Session Leader: Dr. Ayotunde Coker, Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centres
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM	Panel Discussion: “Advancing Data Centers’ Critical Infrastructures” Panelists: Michel Maalouf, Managing Director, Conciel Riaan de Leeuw, Country Director, Sudlows Consulting Africa. Eben Owen, Senior Business Director – Anglophone Africa, Uptime Institute Professional Services Ude Enebli, General Manager IT Service Management and Governance, MTN Moderator: Daniel Ale, Chief Technology Officer, Capital Sage Holdings
11:25 AM – 11:55 AM	Panel Discussion: Tech Advancements and Design Strategies of the Data Centers in the Last Five Years and Agenda for 2030 Panelists: Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive – West Africa, Africa Data Centres Adewale Adebisi, Vice President Technology & Operations, Raxio Data Centres Gbenga Adegbiji, Chief Executive Officer, Geniserve Moderator: Riaan De Leeuw, Country Director, Sudlows Consulting Africa
12:00 AM – 12:15 PM	Keynote: AI at the Edge: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation Session Leader: Gbenga Adebowale, Enterprise Sales Director, Vertiv
12:20 PM – 12:35 PM	Keynote: Cyber Securing National Interests: Security Concerns in the African Data Center Landscape: Safeguarding Critical Information Session Leader: Vincent O. Olatunji, National Commissioner & CEO, NDPC
12:40 PM – 01:10 PM	Fireside: Connectivity Across Borders: Enhancing Interconnectivity in the African Data Center Ecosystem Panelists: Nommy Paul, Chief Technical Officer, Spectranet Peter Olusoji, Country Manager & Managing Director Ericsson Nigeria Adebayo Adeleke, Chief Executive Officer, RouteWatche
01:10 PM – 01:40 PM	Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
01:45 PM – 02:15 PM	Spotlight Discussion: Infrastructure Development Challenges in African Data Centers – Navigating Power and Connectivity Issue Session Leader: Oluwole Adeoti, Head Of Operations, Digital Realty Wole Abu, CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Nigeria Bimpe Adebisi, Head of Retail and Operations, Simba Group
02:15 PM – 02:30 PM	Fireside Chat: Sustainability and Green Initiatives in African Data Centers: Bridging the Gap Panelists: Ezekiel Egboye, Chief Operating Officer, Rack Centre Timmy Shi, Representative, Hexing-Livoltek Adebayo Obayomi, General Manager Network Division, MTN
02:35 PM – 03:00 PM	Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future: Colocation Strategies for Next-Gen Data Centers Panelists: Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive – West Africa, Africa Data Centres Gbenga Adegbiji, Chief Executive Officer, Geniserve Ella Gozie-Iwudoh, Head of Value Sales Enterprise Business, MTN
03:10 PM – 03:30 PM	Spotlight Session: Edge Computing in Africa: Enhancing Data Processing at the Fringe Eunice King, Vice President Digital Innovation, Arravo
03:50 PM – 04:00 PM	Conference Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
04:30 PM	Africa Data Centres Association Member Workshop (Invite Only)
06:00 PM	Africa Data Centres Association Cocktail & Networking Dinner (Invite Only)

Time	Topic
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 & 2
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Panel: Grid Digitalization: Harnessing Digital Technologies for Grid Efficiency and Resilience Panelists: Ikechukwu Onuoha, Head Plant Planning, Tranafam Power Limited Olakunle Owoeye, Chief Executive Officer, Ecowatt Nigeria Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin, Chief Procurement & Regulatory Officer, Eko Electricity Distribution Plc. Moderator : Oladayo Orolu, Regional Director, Siemens Energy
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM	Fireside Chat: Migration to the Cloud: Lessons Learned and Best Practices Session Leaders: Ladi Okuneye, Co-Founder & CEO, UniCloud Africa Jefferson Usianene, Cloud Architect, Zenith Bank Ifeanyi Otudoh, Senior Consultant, Microsoft Solutions, MTN
11:40 AM – 12:10 PM	Presentation: Work less with RMS (Remote management system of Teltonika Networks) Session Leader: Karolis Pužauskas , Head of Sales Africa continent, Teltonika
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM	Networking Break
12:40 PM – 01:10 PM	Panel: Banking on Connectivity – IoT Transformations in African Financial Services Panelists: Echezuna Agubata, Chief Technology Officer , Coronation Bank David Ogunsola, Chief Information Officer, Smartcash Payment Service Bank Limited Adeyinka Adekoya, Vice President Energy Ecosystem, Interswitch Group Ikechukwu Ajumuka, Lead Enterprise Architech, Access Bank Plc Bayo Omonowo, Head IT, MoMo PSB, MTN Moderator: Jefferson Usianene, Cloud Architect, Zenith Bank
01:15 PM – 01:30 PM	Keynote: Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Harnessing IoT Innovation in Electric Vehicle Ecosystems Session Leader: Akin Akingbogun, Head Mobility & Projects, Renewable Energy & Mobility, Sterling Bank
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM	Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
02:10 PM – 02:25 PM	Keynote: Cybersecurity Challenges in the IOT Ecosystem Olugbolahan Olusanya, Country Director, TeKnowledge.
02:30 PM – 02:45 PM	Keynote: DataTech for human safety and security in the society Session Leader: Adebayo Adeleke, Chief Executive Officer, RouteWatche.
02:50 PM – 03:10 PM	Fireside Chat: Connected Care – Harnessing the Power of IoT for Healthcare Transformation in West Africa Session Leader: Dr. Mories Atoki, Chief Executive Officer, ABC Health Adeola Ayoola, CEO/Co-Founder, Famasi
03:15 PM – 03:30 PM	Pivotal role of Solar Energy in driving Sustainable Market Growth: From Policy to Practice Session Leader: Adetunji Iromini, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Centric
03:40 PM – 04:00 PM	Conference Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
04:10 PM	Farewell

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