AGENDA 2024
TIME
Topics
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: Unlocking Economic Growth: Empowering Digital Economy through Connected Africa
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Keynote: Fostering Innovation and Overcoming Policy and Regulatory Framework Challenges to Support IT Developments in West Africa
Session Leaders:
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Director-General
NITDA
11:10 AM – 11:50 AM
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Digital Transformation: Embracing Digital Technologies to Modernize Utility Infrastructure and Operations
Session Leaders:
Moderator:
Jerome Abudah
Head of IT
Ikeja Electric Trancorp or Transfam.
Dr Segun Adaju
Chief Executive Officer
Consistent Energy
Peter Ikenga
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Transcorp Power Plc.
Elungile Mazimba
Managing Director
Steamaco
11:50 AM – 12:10 pM
Networking Break
12:15 AM – 12:30 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
Idris Musa
General Manager, IT & Asset Integrity
Oando
12:40 PM – 12:55 PM
Fireside: Blockchain Integration in Nigeria’s Solar Energy Sector: Opportunities, Challenges, and Innovations:
Session Leaders:
Femi Oye
Chief Executive Officer
OneWattSolar
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
02:05 PM – 02:25 PM
Panel Discussion: E-commerce Trends and Future Outlook in Nigeria: Leveraging Technology for Growth
Session Leaders:
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
02:35 PM – 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Integrating blockchain Technology
Session Leaders:
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Director-General
NITDA
Alice Anangi
Chief Executive Officer
Crypsense Digital Group
Charles OkarforMbah
Chief Technology Officer
Convexity
Prince Killian
Country Head
Adanian Labs Africa
03:25 PM – 03:40 PM
Keynote: Connecting the Unconnected: NigeriaSat’s Role in Enabling IoT for All
Session Leaders:
Modupe Okeowo
Country Manager
Eutelsat
03:40 PM – 03:50 PM
Day 1 Wrap-up and Announcements
04:00 PM
Networking Reception and Vendor Showcase
TIME
Topics
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 Leaders:
Dr. Ayotunde Coker
Chief Executive Officer
Open Access Data Centres
10:50 AM – 11:05 AM
Panel Discussion: “Advancing Data Centers’ Critical Infrastructures”
Session Leaders:
Ike Namani
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Realty
Michel Maalouf
Managing Director
Conciel
Riaan de Leeuw
Country Director
Sudlows Consulting Africa
Daniel Ale
Chief Technology Officer
Capital Sage Holdings
11:10 AM – 11:40 AM
Panel Discussion: Tech Advancements and Design Strategies of the Data Centers in the Last Five Years and Agenda for 2030
Session Leaders:
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
Riaan De Leeuw
Country Director
Sudlows Consulting Africa
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking Break
12:05 PM – 12:20 PM
Keynote: Cyber Securing National Interests: Security Concerns in the African Data Center Landscape: Safeguarding Critical Information
Session Leaders:
Vincent O. Olatunji
National Commissioner & CEO,
NDPC
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Connectivity Across Borders: Enhancing Interconnectivity in the African Data Center Ecosystem
Session Leaders:
Nommy Paul
Chief Technical Officer
Spectranet
Peter Olusoji
Country Manager & Managing Director
Ericsson Nigeria
Ude Anebeli
General Manager
IT & Governance, MTN Nigeria
01:00 PM – 01:40 PM
Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
01:45 PM – 02:00 PM
Panel: Infrastructure Development Challenges in African Data Centers – Navigating Power and Connectivity Issues
Session Leaders:
Oluwole Adeoti
Head Of Operations
Digital Realty
02:05 PM – 02:25 PM
Keynote: Sustainability and Green Initiatives in African Data Centers: Bridging the Gap
Session Leaders:
Ezekiel Egboye
Chief Operating Officer,
Rack Centre
02:30 PM – 02:45 PM
Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future: Colocation Strategies for Next-Gen Data Centers
Session Leaders:
Dr Krishnan Ranganath
Regional Executive – West Africa
Africa Data Centres
Gbenga Adegbiji
Chief Executive Officer
Geniserve
02:50 PM – 03:20 PM
Spotlight Session: Edge Computing in Africa: Enhancing Data Processing at the Fringe
03:25 PM – 04:00 PM
Africa Data Centres Association Member Workshop (Invite Only)
06:00 PM
Africa Data Centres Association Cocktail & Networking Dinner (Invite Only)
TIME
Topics
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Registration and Networking
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 & 2
Vertex
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Panel: Grid Digitalization: Harnessing Digital Technologies for Grid Efficiency and Resilience
Session Leaders:
Vincent Ozuode
Managing Director/CEO
Trans Afam Power ltd. (A Transcorp Consortium Company)
Olakunle Owoeye
Chief Executive Officer
Ecowatt Nigeria
Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin
Chief Procurement & Regulatory Officer
Eko Electricity Distribution Plc.
Oladayo Orolu
Regional Director
Siemens Energy
10:50 AM – 11:05 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
11:10 AM – 11: 55AM
Presentation: Work less with RMS (Remote management system of Teltonika Networks)
Session Leaders:
Kimechwa Brenda
Head of Sales
Teltonika
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Networking Break
12:20 PM – 12:35 PM
Keynote: Banking on Connectivity – IoT Transformations in African Financial Services
Session Leaders:
Echezuna Agubata
Chief Technology Officer
Coronation Merchant Bank of Nigeria
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
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM
Fireside Chat: Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Harnessing IoT Innovation in Electric Vehicle Ecosystems
Session Leaders:
Akin Akingbogun
Head Mobility & Projects
Renewable Energy & Mobility, Sterling Bank
01:10 PM – 01:25 PM
Panel Discussion: Bridging the Digital Divide in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of 5G
Session Leaders:
Nommy Paul
Chief Technical Officer
Spectranet Ltd.
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
02:35 PM – 02:50 PM
Keynote: DataTech for human safety and security in the society
Session Leaders:
Adebayo Adeleke
Chief Executive Officer
RouteWatche.
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Connected Care – Harnessing the Power of IoT for Healthcare Transformation in West Africa
Session Leaders:
George Uduku
General Manager
GE Heatlhcare