Parallel Sessions
The Nordic Nigeria
Connect 2023
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation as a Strategic Enabler For Societal Change
By the Embassy of Denmark in Abuja
Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos | 14th November 2023 | 14:00 - 16:25
Moderator
Panelists
14:00 - 14:05
Welcome to the Session
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Mr. Jette Bjerrum
Consul General, Denmark in Lagos
14:05 - 14:35
Introduction: Lagos: The Emerging Silicon Valley of Africa. An overview of the status and opportunities from an investment and innovation perspective
Mr. Kola Aina
14:35 - 14:44
Break Session
14:45 - 15:15
Fireside Chat: Bridging Lagos and Nordic Green Tech Innovations
Moderator: Mr. Jonas Schwartz Lausten
The Nordic Hotel
Mr. Shola Akinlade
Paystack
Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Future Africa
Mr. Omozino Eguh
YUDIMY
15:20 - 16:15
Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation & Sustainability: A Symbiotic Relationship
Nordic and Nigeria Participants
Moderator: Ms. Priscilla Owusuaa Opoku
Mr. Tubosun Alake
Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology
Mr. Solape Hammond
Impact Hub
Mr. Regine Gilbert
Design Matter
Mr. Niels Tanderup
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Mr. Deepak Rao
Nokia
16:15- 16:25
Question Answer Session and Round Up of the Afternoon with Audience, Participants and Moderator
Details of Tech Panel Discussions
Introduction
Ad 1: Topic Header- Lagos: The Emerging Silicon Valley of Africa
A deep dive into Lagos tech space
- Overview of Lagos tech sector; discussions on the vibrant tech ecosystem, the growth of start-ups, tech hubs/incubators and home-grown innovative solutions
- Understanding the potential and challenges of implementing these innovations in Lagos and on a global scale.
Ad. 2: Fireside Chat: Bridging Lagos and Nordic Green Tech Innovations
- A conversation between notable Lagos-based green tech innovators and their Nordic counterparts.
- Sharing insights, experiences, and lessons learned.
- Exploring opportunities for future collaborations and partnerships between Lagos and Nordic green tech innovators
Ad. 3: Panel Discussion incl. introduction: Digital Transformation & Sustainability: A Symbiotic Relationship
Topics to be considered for panel – specific questions to target for moderator to address