Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Nigeria has announced the first-ever RAIN Tech Summit 1.0, which is expected to be the country’s largest assembly of robots and AI specialists.

The summit, which intends to stimulate creativity, highlight innovative projects, and build relationships among industry leaders, will be declared open by Governor Seyi Makinde, according to a statement issued by RAIN CEO Olusola Ayoola in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Sunday.

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Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, will be the keynote speaker at the conference to discuss 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 statement said

“The Academic Director of the Tech Leap Initiative at Lagos Business School, Olu Akanmu, will provide insights on building resilient tech businesses in Nigeria.”

Panel discussions on technological ecosystem 

There will also be two panel discussions about the technology ecosystem with prominent figures from the industry, including Obi Ebuka David, the founder of AutogonAI, and Chuks Ekwueme, the chairman of Uniccon Group.

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The immediate former CEO of First Bank Group, Adesola Adeduntan, is the honoured guest.

Additionally, the summit will include a competition with 194 teams competing for cash prizes. Judges for the competition will include Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director for Africa at RAS, SPE International, and Bunmi Ajala, National Director of the National Centre for AI and Robotics.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Aweni Arena Event Centre in Ibadan.