Techpression Media Limited hosted Technovate Fest 2024 on October 17 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, gathering some of Africa’s brightest tech minds for a day of innovation, networking, and recognition.
- Techpression Media Limited hosted Technovate Fest 2024 on October 17 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, gathering some of Africa’s brightest...
- With the theme “AI for Africa: Addressing Continental Challenges & Driving Sustainable Innovation,” the fest delivered on its promise, marking...
- Technovate Fest 2024 was more than a conference, it was a full-day celebration of Africa’s growing AI ecosystem.
- A major highlight of the day was the grand finale of the maiden Technovate Challenge, where university students, budding innovators,...
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With the theme “AI for Africa: Addressing Continental Challenges & Driving Sustainable Innovation,” the fest delivered on its promise, marking itself as one of Nigeria’s most influential tech events of the year.
Technovate Fest 2024 was more than a conference, it was a full-day celebration of Africa’s growing AI ecosystem. Entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, investors, and industry professionals converged to explore how artificial intelligence can address critical challenges across healthcare, education, and agriculture while driving sustainable development across the continent.
A major highlight of the day was the grand finale of the maiden Technovate Challenge, where university students, budding innovators, and startups presented their AI-enabled solutions to real-world African problems before a panel of judges and investors. The competition showcased the depth of homegrown talent and reinforced Technovate Fest 2024’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of African tech leaders.
The event also featured a dedicated startup showcase, giving emerging tech companies a platform to present their products, attract investment, and receive feedback from industry experts, further cementing Technovate Fest 2024 as a launchpad for Africa’s most promising innovations.
Keynote speeches, workshops, and panel sessions rounded out the programme, with industry leaders sharing strategies on how AI can drive economic resilience and empower communities across Africa.
The awards ceremony stood as one of the most memorable moments of the night, celebrating individuals making measurable impact across Nigeria’s tech space:
Emmanuel Opeyemi Olorundare took home the Digital Skills Development Champion Award, “for his outstanding contribution to design education and mentorship, empowering emerging talents through impactful guidance and digital skills development.”
Lanre Basamta received the Tech Visionary of the Year Award, “in honour of his forward-thinking leadership and bold vision that continues to shape the direction of Africa’s technology future.”
David Utibe-Abasi received the Data Architecture and Visualisation Leadership Award, “For outstanding leadership in designing scalable data architectures and delivering compelling visualizations that turn information into strategic advantage.”
Araino Edward Oke earned the Ecosystem Builder Award, “for his exceptional efforts in building and strengthening Africa’s tech ecosystem through collaboration, community, and sustained investment in local talent.”
David Oshin was honoured with the AI Education Advancement Award, “in celebration of his role in pioneering accessible AI education initiatives that bridge the knowledge gap and prepare the next generation for a technology-driven world.”
Ezekiel Salako clinched the Tech Entrepreneurship Excellence Award, “for building resilient, innovative tech ventures that demonstrate the strength and global potential of African entrepreneurship.”
Adebimpe Adebisi received the Corporate Tech Integration Award, “for driving the adoption of technology solutions within corporate environments and advancing digital transformation across sectors.”
Obi Ebuka David won the AI Innovation & Development Award, “for delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that address real-world challenges and expand the possibilities of African tech development.”
Hope Bayagbon was honoured with the Tech Leadership & Impact Award, “for purpose-driven leadership and measurable impact across communities and the broader technology industry.”
Oluyemi Adeosun took the Academic Excellence in Technology Research Award, “for scholarly contributions to technology research that bridge academia and practical innovation.”
Abiola Oluwasegun Ibrahim closed the honours with the Outstanding Tech Contribution Award, “for meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s technology space that continue to uplift the industry and inspire others.”
Technovate Fest 2024 proved that Africa’s AI revolution is not coming, it is already here, being built by the very people celebrated in that room.