Government, Business Leaders Swell Speakers Lineup at TechPlus 2016 in Lagos

Leaders in industry, government and other technology thought leaders have been announced as speakers at Nigeria’s largest tech event, TechPlus2016, holding July 21-23, 2016 at the Eko Hotels Conference Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.

TechPlus 2016, the second edition of Nigeria’s largest tech event, is a gathering of everything technology providing a robust tripartite tech experience through its conference, exhibition and gaming structures while serving as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and marketplace for consumers and businesses, with its dedicated website on www.techplus.ng.

TechPlus 2016 will also promote technology thought leadership where leaders in business and government to exchange ideas and share expert insights on key technology issues shaping and defining the ways we live, work and play.

Tunji Adeyinka, Managing Director of Connect Marketing Limited, organisers of TechPlus 2016, announced that this year’s edition of the tech show will significantly improve on the successful pioneering edition held last year in Lagos.

“Drawn from diverse sectors and unique backgrounds, the speakers’ trail reflects the dynamics of technological evolution in the 21st century with a fine blend of both local and international experiences”, Adeyinka says. Commenting on the TechPlus 2016, the second edition of the show, Adeyinka says that, “TechPlus Conference and Expo is a place where new technology comes to life, new products are launched and innovations converge, providing manufacturers, concept generators, software and hardware companies, content developers a platform to bring their products and services to life.”

The speakers’ lineup parade a list of globally-recognised thought leaders, organizational heads, tech advocates, success serial entrepreneurs, innovators, policy makers and trend setters. Others speakers lined up for TechPlus 2016 include:

Omobola Johnson, Chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet
Juliet Anammah, CEO of Jumia Nigeria; Alon Lits, GM Sub-Saharan Africa, Uber
Helen Anatogu CEO, Idea Hub
Monique Woodard, Co-Founder and Venture Partner, 500 Startups
Lola Masha, OLX Nigeria
Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz, Director General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)
Folabi Esan, Director, Adlevo
Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, Co-Founder, SureGifts.

Others include:
Professor Joan Enric Ricart, Professor of Economics and Strategic Management and Head of IESE’s Strategic Management Department
Dr Vincent Olatunji Acting DG, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Josep Ramon Ferrer, Former Smart City Director & Deputy CIO (Barcelona City Council)
Rodney Williams Founder, LISNR
Karthik Noornie, Olam Group
Vytas Paukštys, CEO, Eskimi
Kamran Elahian, Chairman & Co-Founder of Global Catalyst Partners, among others.

Primed as the “main platform for new innovations and products to be introduced to consumers and businesses,” TechPlus is organised by Connect Marketing Services and has MTN Nigeria as headline sponsor. Other partners include Samsung, LASAA, IBST Media, Lenovo, Jumia, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Megaletrics (operators of Beat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM), Terragon, and AMC ( African Movie Channel).