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:
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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:
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Jerome Abudah
Head of IT
Ikeja Electric Trancorp or Transfam.
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Dr Segun Adaju
Chief Executive Officer
Consistent Energy
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Peter Ikenga
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Transcorp Power Plc.
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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:
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Ekeinde Ohiwerei
General Manager Technical Division
Nigeria LNG Limited
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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:
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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:
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Dave Omoregie
Group Chief Operating Officer,
Konga Group
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Zechariah O. Akinpelu
Chief Infomation Security Officer
Unity Bank
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Gbolahan Salami
Senior Vice President Growth, Products and Strategy,
Wakanow
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Muritala Yusuf
Chief Technology Officer
Credit Direct/FMCB
02:35 PM – 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Integrating blockchain Technology
Session Leaders:
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Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Director-General
NITDA
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Alice Anangi
Chief Executive Officer
Crypsense Digital Group
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Charles OkarforMbah
Chief Technology Officer
Convexity
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Ike Namani
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Realty
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Michel Maalouf
Managing Director
Conciel
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Riaan de Leeuw
Country Director
Sudlows Consulting Africa
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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:
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Dr Krishnan Ranganath
Regional Executive – West Africa
Africa Data Centres
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Adewale Adebisi
Vice President Technology & Operations
Raxio Data Centres
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Gbenga Adegbiji
Chief Executive Officer
Geniserve
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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:
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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:
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Nommy Paul
Chief Technical Officer
Spectranet
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Peter Olusoji
Country Manager & Managing Director
Ericsson Nigeria
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Dr Krishnan Ranganath
Regional Executive – West Africa
Africa Data Centres
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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:
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Vincent Ozuode
Managing Director/CEO
Trans Afam Power ltd. (A Transcorp Consortium Company)
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Olakunle Owoeye
Chief Executive Officer
Ecowatt Nigeria
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Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin
Chief Procurement & Regulatory Officer
Eko Electricity Distribution Plc.
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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:
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Ladi Okuneye
Co-Founder & CEO
UniCloud Africa
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Jefferson Usianene
Cloud Architect
Zenith Bank
11:10 AM – 11: 55AM
Presentation: Work less with RMS (Remote management system of Teltonika Networks)
Session Leaders:
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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:
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Echezuna Agubata
Chief Technology Officer
Coronation Merchant Bank of Nigeria
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David Ogunsola
Chief Information Officer
Smartcash Payment Service Bank Limited
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Adeyinka Adekoya
Vice President Energy Ecosystem
Interswitch Group
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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George Uduku
General Manager
GE Heatlhcare