Under the new name “NITDA-Co-Create West Africa Tech Week,” the Annual Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo will take place from February 28th to March 2nd, 2024, to be hosted by the GAUGE Company at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.
Over 10,000 attendees and 150 exhibitors will be in attendance at the 2-day technology exhibition during the 3-day technology expo. Here, you can find a collection of cutting-edge companies from all over the world. The third night’s Gauge awards ceremony will be the climax of this.
Aimed at honouring brands, digital influencers, and innovators who use the web to drive growth and make a social impact, the GAUGE Awards are a concept of the GAUGE Company. A digital Nigeria is within reach, thanks to the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) dedication to carrying out the country’s digital economy policy.
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The focus of Co-Create Africa
Through NITDA Co-Create Africa, we will bring together groups and individuals who are making use of digital tools to promote progress and advancement in Africa. Featuring eleven distinct content tracks and serves as a meeting place for experts in fields like cryptocurrency, financial technology, agriculture, proptech, etc.
FinTech: Next steps in the financial industry with industry heavyweights and fintech startups.
Smart Cities: Creating sustainable cities that meet the modern era’s problems through digital technologies.
Startup Cultivators: Meet with high-level groups or individuals who provide resources, advice, and support to help early-stage businesses grow and find product-market fit.
Entertainment Technology: Learn how cutting-edge tech is reshaping the entertainment industry through immersive experiences in areas like video games, live performances, virtual and augmented reality, music, and film.
Fat Sessions: The use of cutting-edge technology, data analytics, automation, and biotechnology to improve different parts of the food production, processing, delivery, and consumption processes; the application of innovation and technology to the agricultural and food industries
5G: Streaming high-definition video, Internet of Things (loT) devices, autonomous vehicles, virtual and augmented reality, and advanced communication systems are all examples of next-gen wireless technology that aims to improve upon previous generations in terms of data transmission speed, latency, and capacity.
ClimateTech: Get to know the green-minded businesses and industry heavyweights that are changing how we live in harmony with the planet.
Artificial Intelligence: Learn how Al is changing our lives and why it’s shaping up to be one of the most revolutionary technologies of this century.
Policy Arena: A meeting place for intergroups, experts, stakeholders, and legislators to deliberate on and execute tech-related public policy.
Cybersecurity: Come and be a part of the roundtable discussion about technologies and measures to protect data, identify and respond to security incidents, and keep digital assets available, private, and undamaged from unauthorised parties.
Corporate Innovation Summit: Innovation in the sector is the focus of this conference, which brings together prominent figures in the field to share and debate cutting-edge ideas, methods, and technology.
What to expect
Prominent figures in the tech industry gathered at CO-CREATE 2022 to discuss vital issues and exchange ideas for the advancement of tech in Nigeria and Africa.
Tech industry heavyweights will convene at NITDA Co-Create West Africa 2024 to continue their conversation about technological advancements and strategies for Africa.
Additionally, the GAUGE Thought Leaders Exclusive will be a unique platform for speakers at NITDA Co-Create West Africa 2024 to connect with their intended audience.
At CO-CREATE 2022, numerous well-known brands had the chance to showcase their products and services to a specific demographic. Bigger and better things are in store for NITDA CO-CREATE WEST-AFRICA 2024.