November 2025
VIRTUAL DAY
Day One is our only day that is entirely virtual! We are kicking off Day One with an electrifying start as technology enthusiasts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the globe log in to connect and share insights into the future of technology. The day is packed with a lineup of keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops designed to foster collaboration and innovation across various sectors.
Main Stage
VIP Ticket holders ONLY
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Welcome Documentary
2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
Workshop: Show Me the Money: Grant Funding to Kickstart a Venture
Speaker:
Drew Currie
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Keynote: The economy of black women – what Niyo is doing to make black women producers in the global economy
Speaker: Oyin Adebayo
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Workshop: How to Get Big Press Exposure on a Budget
About: A Workshop for Business people on how to pitch themselves to press publications with proven strategies.
Speaker:
Haddy Folivi
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Keynote: Beyond Borders: African Startups Shaping the Future – The Stories Shaping Our Tech Industry
Speaker:
Femi Moito
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Workshop: Unlocking Access to Captial: What You need to Know
Speaker:
Davies Okeowo
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel: Why the West Needs to Invest in Africa’s Economy
Moderator:
Barbara Anthony
Speaker:
Gbolade Okeowo
Uwem Uwemakpan
Sam Sturm
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Workshop: Public Speaking Masterclass
Speaker:
Joshua Akomolafe
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Keynote: The Female Leadership Gap
Speaker:
Dr Dupe Burgess
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Workshop: Tech, Trust, and Global Growth: Leveraging Speed and Quality for Brand Success
Moderator:
Christina Kim
Tech Stage
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel: Is DEI in Tech Dead?
Moderator: Charlene Hunter
Speakers:
Mac Alonge
Pamela Aculey
Tokeer Ahmed
3:33 PM - 4:40 PM
Workshop: The Six-Figure Formula: How to Build a Profitable Business
Speaker: Daniella Genas
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Panel:
Tech Pioneers:
Women in Tech Leadership
Moderator:
Shay Strong
Speakers:
Rein Meirte
Grace Olayinka
Peace Itimi
4;40 PM - 5:00 PM
Fireside Chat: Tokenising the ownership of luxury properties using Black Chain
Moderator:
Emmanuel Tokunbo
Speaker:
Ricardo Johnson
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Workshop: Barclays Bank Early Career Discovery Workshop
Moderator:
Sunit Patel
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Panel: Design for Scale -Strategies for Creating Products that Grow with Users
Moderator: Abdul Ahmed
Speakers:
Joseph Oladipo
Courage Ebude
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Keynote: How AI is revolutionising cybersecurity
Speaker:
Damola Lawal
Fashion & Beauty Stage
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Keynote: Operational Growth for Beauty & Fashion Tech Innovations:
Speaker:
Rohan Inneh
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Keynote:
Why the World Needs more Sustainable Beauty Brands
Speaker:
Dabota Lawson
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Workshop:
Data-Driven Growth: Leveraging Analytics to Fuel Marketing Success
Speaker:
Tolu Lawal (Lawal Harcore)
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Workshop:
The Role of AI in Beauty and Fashion
About: How to utilise AI to support the customers of beauty and fashion business
Speaker:
Bolaji Olatoye
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Keynote: Successful & Sustainable Black Hair Brands changing how we look after Textured hair
Speaker:
Dr Dami Folayan
Music & Fitness Stage
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Keynote: Personalisation for Tech Products
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Workshop: The Future of Money: A Blockchain-Driven Perspective
Speaker:
Emmanuel Tokunbo
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Keynote: How the digital era changed the Music Industry
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Keynote:
Using Podcasting to grow your career
Speaker:
Cliff Ogunzie
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