The largest gathering of artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Nigeria, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) Tech Summit 1.0 will be held in Oyo State.
Gatekeepers News reports that RAIN CEO, Olusola Ayoola in a statement in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Sunday noted that the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at Aweni Arena Event Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Ayoola said Governor Seyi Makinde will inaugurate the summit, which aims to inspire innovation, showcase cutting-edge projects, and foster connections among industry leaders.
The CEO 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.”
Additionally, 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.
A competition involving 194 teams competing for cash prizes will also be held at the summit, 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.
