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September 26, 2026

Benin City, Edo State

Conference Agenda

Accelerating Africa's digital economy with AI — keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and networking across the day.

Victor Uwaifo Hub, Benin City, Edo State
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Opening
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival & Registration
Registration team
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Opening Speech
Convener/Host
Keynote speech
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote: "The Catalyst Effect: Harnessing AI for African Economic Growth and Entrepreneurship"
Mrs Olamide Efosa
Networking
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Tea Break & Ice Breaker
Host
Workshops
11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Track A: Build with Rapid
Peter Nnachor
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Track B: Choosing a Career in Tech
Adeyemi Funmike
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Track D: AI Research Expo
Benedict Emoekabu
01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Track E: AI Tool Workshop
Clement Akhimien
MSME Clinic
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Free AI Consultation for Businesses
Peter Nnachor
Keynote speech
02:10 PM - 02:55 PM
Keynote: "From Code to Career: Leveraging AI to Drive African Youth Employment"
Mrs Mary Okonkwo
Panel session
02:55 PM - 03:40 PM
Panel: "Catalysing Africa's Digital Economy: What Will It Take to Scale AI Solutions?"
Moderated by Mrs Ysika
Daniel JermaineFona ErhaborDr Jude WhiteBishop Ehiosun
Networking
03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Special Guest Spotlight
Host
Community
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Startup Pitch / Community Forum
Favour Chima
05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Photography & Awards
Media/Host
Networking
06:00 PM onwards
VIP Dinner
Host/Founder

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