Dotun Adeoye, this was the amazing sort of summit both AI and Nigeria deserved. Rodger Werkhoven
At the AI in Nigeria Conference, Rodger Werkhoven shared “AI will not replace you, someone using AI will”
Abubakar Suleiman (MD, Sterling Bank) with Ehia Erhaboh (Co-Convener, AI in Nigeria) at the InnovateAI, Lagos, 2024 (AI in Nigeria Conference)
Arriving at the AI in Nigeria Conference event venue with Rodger Werkhoven.
AI is just another tool, a very powerful tool but one that is only as good as you have trained it to be. And to customize AI, you must first understand, as a sovereign, what future you desire. If we fail to reach this agreement, not just within government circles but as a nation, we will be invisible passengers in the emerging universe. -Abubakar Suleiman – Sterling bank MD
Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, VI, Lagos was filled with delegates attending InnovateAI, Lagos 2024 confernece
Grateful for the support from our event partners
The quality of keynote speakers, panellists and moderators was top draw!
One of our Keynote speakers – Rodger Werkhoven was adopted and rechristened – Olumide Emeka Musa Werkhoven by the compere Gloria Olufeko.
Enjoying the moment with the House of Reps Chairman Committee on Cybersecurity and ICT, Honorable Olajide Adedeji
Olumide Soyombo led a special tribute session to the late Herbert Wigwe
There were sad moments, but the crowd also had some light moments
The press had their time, calling for a series of photoshoots with the parliamentarian, the man from OpenAI, Rodger Werkhoven and the man from MIT, Ragu Bala
My Co-Converner, Ehia Erhabor
Some of our awesome volunteers
A group picture with the hackathon winners
Some of the ushers
Had a surprise attendee – Childhood friend; Babajide Familusi; Founder/CEO, Under 40 CEOs
Some AI in Nigeria staff members
With Masterclass facilitators – Left to Right: Dotun Adeoye (Co-Convener, AI in Nigeria) Obinna Ukachukwu, (Chief Growth Officer, Sterling Bank) Raghu Bala, (Lead Instructor, MIT Executive AI Programme) Rodger Werkhoven, (Independent Creative Director, OpenAI) Ifeanyi Okonkwo (IP Lawyer, Jackson, Etti & Edu), Ehia Erhaboh (Co-Convener, AI in Nigeria), Okechi Awujo (Associate Director, AI in Nigeria)
InnovateAI, Lagos, 2024 has come and gone. I will be sharing an update in the next few dates about the programmes and initiatives of AI in Nigeria for the ecosystem.
Thanks to all our partners and all those who attended online and offline.
With over 30 years of journey in Business Growth Strategy, AI Strategy, and Product Innovation and education from OAU, Ife, Cambridge, Harvard Business School, Wharton, MIT, and other leading education institutions, Dotun Adeoye has helped to shape businesses across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. He has distilled his experiences and insights into best-selling books and engaging speeches, bringing innovative ideas to a global audience. His role as Co-convener at AI in Nigeria and his multiple independent Non-Executive director experience have further enriched his understanding of business ecosystems worldwide. Dotun always wants to share insights and engage with business leaders to create a richer dialogue around AI in business and business growth.
