Ibadan to Host Nigeria’s Largest Robotics and AI Summit
By Adewale Owoade
The inaugural RAIN Tech Summit 1.0, organised by Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), will take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on January 25, 2025.
This groundbreaking event promises to be the largest gathering of artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Nigeria.
According to Dr. Olusola Ayoola, Governor Seyi Makinde will inaugurate the summit, which aims to inspire innovation, showcase cutting-edge projects, and facilitate connections among industry leaders.
Keynote speaker Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, will address the theme “The RAIN of Transformation Is Upon Us: CEOs Arise!” Other notable speakers include:
– Professor Abiodun Aibinu, Vice Chancellor of Summit University, who will discuss “SWOT Analysis of Hardware Development in Nigeria”
– Mr. Olu Akanmu, Academic Director of the Tech Leap Initiative at Lagos Business School, who will provide insights on building resilient tech businesses in Nigeria
– Dr. Chuks Ekwueme, Chairman of Uniccon Group, and Mr. Obi Ebuka David, Founder of AutogonAI, who will participate in panel discussions on the technological ecosystem
The Guest of Honour is Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Group.
The summit will also feature a competition with 194 teams vying for cash prizes, overseen by judges including Dr. Bunmi Ajala, National Director of the National Centre for AI and Robotics, and Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director for Africa, RAS, SPE International.
The event will take place at Aweni Arena Event Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
