Techplus, Nigeria’s ‘largest’ technology event, is coming to town

Techplus2016, regarded as Nigeria’s largest technology event, will hold on July 21 through to July 23, 2016 at the Eko Hotels Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

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.

Commenting on the TechPlus 2016, the second edition of the show, Adeyinka said: “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”.

Leaders in industry, government and other technology thought leaders have been announced as speakers at the event.

“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 said.

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 Joan Enric Ricart, professor of economics and strategic management and head of IESE’s Strategic Management Department; 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 and Kamran Elahian, Chairman & Co-Founder of Global Catalyst Partners, among others.

TechPlus is a gathering of everything technology, providing a robust tripartite tech experience through its conference, exhibition and gaming structures whilst serving as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and marketplace for the consumers and businesses.

Interested attendees, exhibitors, gamers can register here.