Over 20 speakers with expertise in the global technology industry are expected to provide insight and knowledge at the 2019 edition of Nerds Unite.
The event is expected to foster dialogue on technological breakthroughs in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and cybersecurity and technology start-ups as it relates to the development of the African continent.
In a statement sent to BusinessDay, MainOne, the organisers of the event said over 500 of Africa’s most innovative technology minds from 200 companies and 10 countries are expected to attend the Nerds Unite on February 8, in Lagos.
“We expect senior representatives from our global partners, infrastructure providers, enterprises and start-ups who will share insights into the disruptive technologies happening in Africa and the need to upskill quickly to meet the demand of digital transformation within the continent,” says Tayo Ashiru, Head of Marketing at MainOne.
Under the theme ‘Accelerating Digital Transformation’, the Nerds Unite 2019 will feature interactive sessions with global players discussing tools, infrastructure and partnerships required to benefit from a connected Africa.
With more than 3000 participants since inception, Nerds Unite provides a platform for major players in the international and local IT industry, key stakeholders in Africa’s technology ecosystem, and IT professionals to network and brainstorm disruptive technologies. The event creates an avenue for deal making, impactful knowledge sharing, and progressive collaboration between local industry experts and thought leaders from global technology companies.
