THE TEXCELLENCE CONFERENCE 2023
Join us at the Landmark center Lagos for: ‘Innovating for the Future’
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Join us at the Landmark center Lagos for a day tech innovation conference
In 2023, Texcellence Conference returns stronger than ever, building on its record- breaking success in 2022.
As the premier tech event, Texcellence Conference is set to gather the brightest minds and advanced companies from around Africa. This unparalleled gathering will elevate business, economy, society, and culture through the transformative power of innovation.
Texcellence Conference Schedule
Registration and Networking
Opening Ceremony
by Ibquake
Welcome address
by Dr. Femi Hamzat (Government)
Keynote Address
Innovating for the Future with Adewale Adeyipo (CEO, CWG)
Panel Discussion 1
"Leading Telecommunications Revolution: Strategies for Success in a Rapidly Evolving Industry." with Shoyinka Shodunke, (Chief Information Officer, MTN Nigeria), Oluwaseun Solanke (President, CIO Club Africa)
Moderator: Dr Franklin Ngwu
Unveiling Dell's Vision:
Innovations Shaping Tomorrow's Technology Landscape with Abimbola Owoeye, Country Manager, Dell Technologies, Nigeria.
Panel Discussion 2:
"Navigating Digital Transformation in Banking: Strategies for Innovation, Security, and Customer Experience" with Gboyega Dada( Group Chief Information Officer, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group ), Adewale Salami, (Chief Technology Officer, Firstbank), Gbolahan Joshua (Executive Director/Group Chief Operating Officer, FCMB Group), Ashraf Zaki (Executive Chairman, CIT VERICASH), CWG.
Moderator: Dr. Bongo Adi (Lead Moderator)
Exhibition, Networking and Tea Break
Guest Speaker Address:
"Unlocking the full potential of Human Capital in the Digital Age" with Temi Dalley (Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Sterling Bank)
Leading with Open Innovation without Limitation
With Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare (Territory Sales Lead - West Africa And Mauritius Red Hat)
Panel Discussion 3:
"Innovations in Fintech: Transforming the Financial Landscape" with Sunny Imohimi (Regional Growth Manager, Binance), Bode Abifarin (Chief Operating Officer, Flutterwave), Damilare Mesimo (Head, ARM Lab & Venture Building, Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM HoldCo), Jacob Stanley (Global Fintech Executive & Chief Executive Officer, Zest), Justin Ziegler (Co-Founder/ Chief Operating Officer, Juice)
Moderator: Dr. Henrietta Onwuegbuzie
Post-Panel Comments:
"Innovations in Fintech: Transforming the Financial Landscape” with Solape Akinpelu (Chief Executive Officer, Hervest)
Panel Discussion 4:
"Connecting Visions: How Strategic Technology Partnerships Shape Tomorrow's Business Landscape" with Tunde Abagun (Sales Lead, West, East, Central Africa, Nutanix), Afolabi Sobande (Chief Operating Officer, CWG), Dr. Krish Ranganath (Chief Information Officer, Africa Data Centers), Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare (Territory Sales Lead - West Africa And Mauritius Red Hat), Magdi al-Azhari (Regional Director Middle East and Africa, CIT Vericash)
Moderator: Modupe Durosinmi- Etti
Keeping your business running
With Ewald Meyer (Senior Territory Manager at Veeam Africa)
Guest Speaker Address:
“Biomimicry- Nature’s blueprint for innovation and why entrepreneurs should seek ideas therein” with Mobolaji Adeoye (Chief Executive Officer, Consonance Investment Managers)
Panel Discussion 5:
"Venture Capital and Startups: Fueling Innovation and Growth" with Mobolaji Adeoye (Chief Executive Officer Consonance Investment Managers), Emmanuel Babalola (Chief Executive Officer, Bundle), Lotanna Julian (Chief Executive Officer, Advancly)
Moderator: Osarogie Ogbonmwan
Exhibition, Networking and Lunch
Panel Discussion 6:
Navigating the On-Demand Economy and Building Seamless Customer Experience Chat with Adenike Agbakosi (Head of Partners, Glovo Nigeria)
Moderator: Olive Emodi
Panel Discussion 7:
The role of Technology in International Relations with Alhaji Rashid Bawa (Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria) and Stanislas Kamanzi (Rwanda Ambassador to Nigeria)
Closing Dance
Closing Remarks
Networking
This theme for this year’s conference is ‘Innovating for the Future’ and will focus on:
- ◆ Business Innovation for the future
- ◆ Application of the future in today’s business
- ◆ An overview of where technology is headed
- ◆ The Future of Technology in Government
- ◆ The Future of Technology in Africa
- ◆ Melting point: Technology, Humans and Robotics is there a meeting point?
1Day Event
20+Speakers
2023 Speakers
Magdi El-Azahri
Regional Director, MEA Vericash
Tunde Abagun
Sub-Regional Sales Manager, Nutanix
Adewale Adeyipo
Chief Executive Officer, CWG PLC
Austin Okere
Founder, CWG PLC
Temi Dalley
Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Sterling Bank
Ewald Meyer
Senior Territory Manager at Veeam Africa
Dr Krish Ranganath
Regional Executive - West Africa - Africa Data Centre
Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare
Regional Sales Lead, West Africa & Mauritius. Red Hat South Africa.
Adenike Agbakosi
Head of Partners, Glovo Nigeria
Gbolahan Joshua
Executive Director/Group COO, FCMB Group
Sunny Imohimi
Regional Growth Manager, Binance
Bode Abifarin
Chief Operating Officer Fluterwave
Oluwaseun Solanke
President, CIO Club Africa
Emmanuel Babalola
Chief Executive Officer, Bundle Africa
Shoyinka Shodunke
CIO MTN
Mobolaji Adeoye
Chief Executive Officer, Consonance Investment
Julian Lotanna
Chief Executive Officer, Advancly
Mr Stanley Jacob
CEO, Stanbic IBTC Financial Services Limited (Zest)
Abimbola Owoeye
Country Manager Dell Technologies, Nigeria.
Gboyega Dada
Group Chief Information Officer, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group.
Ready to Showcase what you are planning for the future?
Join us at the 2023 Texcellence conference: Innovating for the future
We are actively waiting to receive your questions and enquries
Contact Us
For partnenrship opportunities and more enquiry
obianuju.chukwu@cwg-plc.com
Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
+234 706 889 7087
Why should you partner?
Showcase your startup
Are you an African-led startup disrupting the status quo? apply to be a part of the 2023 exhibitors in Africa cohort. Connect with investors and the general public.
Engage with potential clients
By partnering with us, we can help you engage with your target audience, such as decision makers or influencers. As a sponsor/partner you will benefit from our full on-site infrastructure experience.
Increase your ROI
We have created an avenue for you to interact top C-suite executives and decision makers and therefore will network and engage with experts that have a success story with best practices and case studies.
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