Oyo to host Nigeria’s largest AI, robotics innovators summit
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria has announced the inaugural RAIN Tech Summit 1.0, set to be the largest gathering of artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Nigeria.
A statement released by the RAIN CEO, Olusola Ayoola, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday revealed that Governor Seyi Makinde will inaugurate the summit, which aims to inspire innovation, showcase cutting-edge projects, and foster connections among industry leaders.
Ayoola said, “The summit will feature keynote speaker Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, who will address the theme, ‘The RAIN of Transformation Is Upon Us: CEOs Arise!’
“The Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Abiodun Aibinu, will discuss the ‘SWOT Analysis of Hardware Development in Nigeria,’ focusing on challenges faced by hardware startups.
“The Academic Director of the Tech Leap Initiative at Lagos Business School, Olu Akanmu, will provide insights on building resilient tech businesses in Nigeria.”
In addition, there will be two-panel discussions focusing on the technological ecosystem, featuring industry leaders such as the Chairman of Uniccon Group, Chuks Ekwueme, and Obi Ebuka David, Founder of AutogonAI.
The guest of honour is the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Group, Adesola Adeduntan.
The summit will also include a competition involving 194 teams competing for cash prizes, with judges including Bunmi Ajala, National Director of the National Centre for AI and Robotics, and Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director for Africa, RAS, SPE International.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at Aweni Arena Event Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
