The 2017 edition of what organisers describe as West Africa’s largest annual Technology conference and exhibition, was concluded in Lagos last weekend, and if anything at all, the turnout was quite impressive despite the intermittent rainfall.
Enthusiasts and experts in different aspects of technology thronged the Landmark events centre, cascading through the exhibition stands filled with several startup companies trying to establish themselves in the tech space.
The event was an assemblage of leading experts in technology from different parts of the world coming under one roof to share insights in different areas of Tech business, innovation, information & communications technology.
A significant observation at this year’s conference was the large turnout of new companies, mostly start-ups offering unique services in redefining technology as we know it in Nigeria. The array of service offerings put on display by different companies in almost every exhibition booth, demonstrated significant innovation and impressive growth of the technology ecosystem in Nigeria.
Adebayo Shittu, the minister of Communications, who made a rather surprise appearance at the event, commended the organizers for holding the prestigious event consistently for three years. He commended the efforts of TechPlus in providing a robust platform that allows companies, individuals and businesses in the tech space to bring together customers, clients, and stakeholders to showcase their products and services. The Minister also applauded the robust conference package that is meant to create practical opportunities for stakeholders present to talk about technology and feel the impact that technology has on different facets of life, both from business and consumer perspectives.
The Minister also used the opportunity to further highlight the objectives of the six new ICT Universities established by the federal government. Shittu explained that the universities which will start operations in September will focus on adding value to the current level and pace of economic development in Nigeria, diversifying our economy and positioning Nigeria as the leading ICT country in Africa.
The era of university graduates roaming the streets, looking for work after graduation would soon be over, said Shittu, who also noted that: “the ICT University will be the first of its kind in Africa. It will compete with similar institutions in India and South Korea. It will be the first of its kind in Public-Private sector partnership and private bodies, institutions and organizations would be invited to adopt and take ownership of various departments and campuses and bring in all that is needed to create the desired ICT revolution in the country”.
Taiwo Oyewole, general manager of TechPlus, said at the opening of the conference that this year’s ‘activity-filled’ edition of TechPlus is more than just a conference or exhibition, as many novel ideas have been made to deepen conversations and ensure that participants make true connections and seize opportunities to transact business.
He added that, “Over the past editions, TechPlus has become many things to different people. A place to learn, get the pulse of the market in the tech ecosystem, meet like minds, network, play games and of course also have fun”.
TechPlus is a gathering of everything technology, providing a robust tripartite tech experience through its conferences, exhibitions and gaming structures whilst serving as a platform for knowledge sharing and networking for the consumers and businesses.
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