Founder and CEO RAIN

Dr. Olusola Ayoola is the Founder and CEO of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN). With a PhD specializing in Robotics for Extreme Environments from the University of Manchester, Dr. Ayoola has been at the forefront of developing indigenous robotics and AI solutions tailored to address Africa's unique industrial challenges. His work spans critical sectors such as the energy, healthcare, and security industries. Through RAIN, Dr. Ayoola has spearheaded numerous projects, including unmanned ground vehicles, AI-driven surveillance systems, and real-time data collection technologies. He is also a prominent advocate for developing local capacity in AI and robotics, ensuring that Africa's talent can compete globally and drive technological innovations. He is a member of the AI4Development Reference Group at UNDP Nigeria

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria

Dr. Bosun Tijani is the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading pan-African technology and innovation center with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Namibia. Under his leadership, CcHUB became a vital catalyst for the African tech ecosystem, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing and the development of groundbreaking solutions to local and global challenges. Prior to CcHUB, he led the networking and coordination of innovation agencies across Europe as European Innovation Manager at PERA, and also previously worked at the International Trade Centre, in Geneva Switzerland. Dr. Tijani holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Jos, a Masters degree in Information Systems and Management from Warwick University and a Doctorate degree in Innovation and Economic Development from the University of Leicester. He is a member of Board of Trustees...

President Sequoia Financial Limited & Fmr CEO First Bank Group

Adesola Adeduntan is an accomplished banking transformational leader, with over 30 years experience, who served as the Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group between 2016 - 2024 providing strategic leadership to its over 25,000 employees across its Nigerian, African and International businesses. He became the Executive Director/Group Chief Financial Officer of the Bank in July 2014. Under his leadership, FirstBank successfully implemented one of the most comprehensive corporate transformation programs of any bank in Africa, cutting across customer led innovation, building a digitalized bank, repairing its balance sheet, culture change, rebuilding human capital, reinventing HR practices and safeguarding its assets for the digital age. He is widely credited with the turnaround of the FirstBank's fortunes from an ROE position of 0.6% in FY2015 to over 20% in FY2023, increasing profitability from N10bn to N317bn in 2023 and restoring the Bank's credit rating to parity with its peers and sovereign. He...

Vice Chancellor of Summit University

Abiodun Musa AIBINU (Ph.D.), is a highly-motivated career driven achiever with over Eighteen (18) years working experience in the field of: Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Project Management, Spectrum Management, Industrial Automation, Teaching and Research in the field of Artificial Intelligence, ICT and Robotics. He received: National Diploma award from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria; BSc degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria; M.sc degree from Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Sweden and Doctoral degree from International Islamic University Malaysia, (IIUM), Malaysia. He has been actively involved in teaching, supervision, mentoring and research activities at various universities in Nigeria and Malaysia. He is presently Vice-Chancellor, Chief Executive, and Academic Officer at Summit University, Offa, Kwara state, Nigeria and a research-resource person to: Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, and National Defense Headquarters and other agencies having memorandum of Understanding with FUT Minna. However, prior...

Ex CEO Opay, Director of Lagos Business School

Experienced commercial leader with an unusual diversity of experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services and Fintech at very senior levels with successful track records. A deep wealth of cross-industry innovative experience invaluable in providing strong strategic leadership and board-governance to organizations. Was President/ Co-CEO of OPay-Nigeria, one of Nigeria's largest Fintech platforms with Unicorn valuation. Successful track records in growing and scaling businesses at executive (C) levels in telecommunications, banking and fintech industries invaluable in providing strategic leadership and governance to businesses at the convergence of these and similar industries. Was Executive Director-Retail Banking, First City Monument Bank; Chief Marketing Officer at Airtel Nigeria (mobile telecoms network with more than 23m subscribers) with responsibility to lead commercial strategy and achieve revenue targets of more than USD 1.5billion annually. Previously Managing Director/ CEO- Retail Banking at former BankPHB. Start-up experience at MTN-Nigeria playing critical roles in the phenomenal...

Regional Director Africa, RAS

Eur Ing Dr. Chinedu Ogwus is a leading expert in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and the Regional Director for Africa at the Society of Petroleum Engineers International. With over 23 years at TotalEnergies, he leverages AI and robotics to address energy challenges, including combating pipeline vandalism in Nigeria through innovative technologies like CNN and edge-based AI. A Chartered Engineer (CEng) and European Engineer (EUR ING), he holds three doctorates in Process Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Ethical Leadership. Dr. Ogwus is a Fellow of multiple institutes, adviser to the Energy Institute Africa, and a contributor to UK energy policies.

Robotics Engineer and CEO, Amatou Technologies, London

National Director National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR)

Dr Bunmi Ajala is a Data Scientist and an Economist with high-level experience providing expertise in national strategy, policies, and programs relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data, Research, and Digital Public Infrastructure. He leverages research and data-driven insights to craft strategies for enhancing productivity using digital technologies. He previously lectured and served as Learning Analytics Lead at the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Coventry University (UK) and also facilitated several Data Science training in Nigeria and Namibia. He is a member of the International AI Safety Team, working on the “State of the Science Report,” and was part of the Technological Innovation Group of the AU-EU Research and Innovation Advisory Group for “Mainstreaming Research and Innovation in Africa-European Cooperation”. Also the lead author of the article that used Twitter data to analyse public sentiments about the Africa Free Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and has extensive experience and competence...

Manager, Emerging Technologies

Babatunde Fatai is a visionary leader in Africa's emerging technologies ecosystem, driving innovation and digital transformation across the continent. He is currently the emerging Technologies Manager at MTN Nigeria and has worked for and collaborated with multinationals such as PwC and Unilever, he pioneers advancements in AI, spatial computing, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies. A passionate futurist and advocate for youth empowerment and tech adoption, Babatunde hosts the XRAtlas Podcast and founded the African XR Community, inspiring a connected and innovative Africa.

Chairman Opolo Global Innovation

Dr Segun Aina is a global professional banking leader, internationally rated fintech ecosystem builder and respected futurist. With three decades of distinguished banking career in three banks including six-year tenure as Bank Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aina is the inaugural Chairman of Global Banking Education Standards Board (GBEStB), former Chairman of Accion Bank Nigeria, Odua Investment Co Ltd, former Director of First Atlantic Bank Ghana, among other past board positions. He served as 17th President of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. He is the founding President and currently Chairman, Board of Trustees of Fintech Association of Nigeria (FINTECHNGR), founding President of the Africa Fintech Network (AFN) , founding member of the Board of Global Fintech Alliance and pioneer Chairman of International Digital Economies Association (IDEA) In these roles, he has championed, coordinated, and led advocacy and initiatives aimed at improving financial and payment systems, banking regulations, financial literacy and...

CEO - Autogon AI

DG Katsina State Directorate of Information and Communications Technology

CTO, Terrahaptix

I am an aerial robotics engineer into research and development of mechatronic systems for 8 years now , co founder and CTO of terrhaptix which is Africa's largest multi domain drone manufactures.

Founder/CEO Nextwear Technologies

Bolarinwa Kemisola is a distinguished Robotics and Embedded System Engineer with over 13 years of exceptional expertise in the technology sector. She is the Founder and CEO of Nextwear Technologies, Nigeria's pioneering wearable technology startup. Through Nextwear Technologies, Kemisola designs and develops innovative wearable devices that address critical health-related challenges. Among her groundbreaking achievements is the invention of the Smart Bra Cup Diagnostic Device, a wearable solution designed to detect the earliest stages of breast cancer. This revolutionary innovation has garnered global recognition and numerous awards, positioning her as a trailblazer in healthcare technology. Kemisola's passion for leveraging technology to improve lives extends beyond her professional achievements. She is a staunch advocate for STEM education, particularly for girls, working tirelessly to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields. As the President of the Women-in-ICT Foundation, she serves as an influential role model, empowering young women and encouraging their participation in...

Chairman - Uniccon Group

Daks Investment and Trading Company Ltd

Director of Academics, RAIN