Event Schedule
30th October, 2024
08:00 - 09:00
Networking
09:00 - 09:30
The Akwa Ibom of the Future
Speakers:
Lucie Ekong, William Anwana, Jeremiah Jewel
Moderator:
Amanda Etuk
09:35 - 09:40
The Importance of Self-Care for Tech Entrepreneurs
Speakers:
Eduwem Umoinyang, Eldakerr
09:45 - 10:05
Panel Discussion: "Optimizing Business and Enterprise with AI"
Speakers: Kehinde Olateru, Ubong Ita, Ikenna Okafor, Hon. Uduak Ekpo Ufot
Moderator:
Emem Harry Etukudo
10:10 - 10:40
Navigating Global Talent Acquisition while adapting to Economic Downturns: Strategies for cost-effective hiring and talent optimization.
Speakers: yin Aboyeji, Nick Marden
Moderator:
Mark Essien
10:45 - 11:05
Panel Disucssion: The Digital Mandate: Examining the evolving role of NITDA in shaping Nigeria's digital landscape.
Speakers: Dr Aristotle, Victoria Fabunmi, ThankGod Egbe
Moderator: Victoria Nwanna-Ndu
11:10 - 11:20
Interlude
11:20 - 11:35
Welcome Address.
Speakers: Mr Udom Inoyo
11:40 - 11:45
Presentation: Ibom Innovation Network Agenda.
Speakers: Hanson Johnson
11:50 - 12:05
UNDP Panel: Leveraging Innovation for Inclusive Growth.
Speakers: Dara Caulcrick-Odebo, Ruby Igwe, Victoria Nwanna-Ndu
Moderator:
Ifeyinwa Egwaoje
12:10 - 12:55
Panel Discussion: Funding the Future: Shoring Up Investment in Times of Uncertainty.
Speakers: Soga Oni,
Tunde Obadero, Obinna Lewis Asonye,
Solomon Ayodele
Moderator:
Ofon Emmanuel
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:05 - 14:25
Fireside Chat with Raphael Odili
Speakers: Raphael Odili
Moderator:
Laurence Akubue
14:30 - 14:55
Fireside Chat: Innovate Africa Q & A Session on Building your Startup
Speakers: Kristin Wilson
Moderator:
Bella Bassey
15:00 - 15:30
Presentation: Blockchain for Economic Growth: Opportunities for Emerging Economies
Speakers: Iam Etefia, Godswill Akpan, Orok Godspower, David Zoe
Moderator:
Samuel Joseph
15:30 - 15:40
Interlude
15:40 - 16:20
Panel Discussion: Innovation To Solve Local Challenges with a focus on Heritage
Speakers: Otobong Uwah, Idongesit Essien
Ime Udoh, Daniel Etukudo, QueenPraise John Uzoma
Moderator:
Odiong Akpan
16:25 - 17:05
Panel Discussion: Beyond Silicon Valley: Fostering Regional Innovation Hubs and Collaboration and the part the Diapora play in Local Growth
Speakers: Chibuzor Elizabeth Chijioke, Daniel Chinagozi, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, Chinwe Okoli, Uche Aniche
Moderator:
Hanson Johnson
17:10 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Women in Innovation Panel - Building a Broader Innovation Pipeline.
Speakers: Enoabasi Emah, Youth Johnson, Prof Edu Inam
Moderator:
Chisom Amadi
17:50 - 18:10
Raffle Prize Draw and Presentation