DataFest Africa 2024 - Day 3
Third and final day! Let's go!
09:20
Show starts
09:25 - Welcome Address
Gift Ojeabulu
09:41 - Keynote Talk
Building Communities for Data and AI: A Collaborative Future – Kelly Kaye
- Community is transformational in the opportunities it provides for marginalised individuals
- Development happens over decades
- Born in the 1970's to Greek immigrants to Australia, community was transformational to Kelly who did not have access to basic education while growing up
10:15 - Fireside Chat
History and Future of Data and AI with Kazeem Tewogbade, CEO Bluechip Technologies
- Mr Kazeem was around during the era where SAS was the foremost tool for data analysis
- As an example of projects he worked on, he analysed data that informed MTN to refrain from reducing its prices during fierce competition periods with Vodafone; also pioneered the preparation of daily MPR for banks
10:47 - Expert Session
Smart Farming: AI Innovations in Agriculture – Femi Adekoya, Founder, Integrated Aerial Precision
11:15 - Sponsorship Session
Data Science Nigeria
11:28 - Panel Session
AI Powered Startups: Pioneering the Future of Business.
Panelists
- Olumide Soyombo, Investor, and Co-Founder Bluechip
- Iyin Aboyeji, Founder, Future Africa
- John Dada, CEO Curacel
12:03 - Sponsorship Session
ZACRAC Integrated Ltd
Launching Parrot, a 3-in-1 Super App for Customer and Product Reviews
- Product review platform
- Question & Answer platform for customers
- Social Commerce app
12:35
A video introducing the Nigeria AI Collectve by Dr Bosun, Founder and CEO of Data Science Nigeria
12:40
Time for Lunch. Be back by 13:10
13:20
We're back
13:37 - Panel Session
AI in Media: From Newsrooms to Social Media Platforms
- Kayode Okikiolu, TV Host and Broadcaster, Channels
- Fisayo Fosudo, Tech Video Producer
14:10
Had to tap out early to catch up with my exercise regimen.
All in all, this was a thoroughly well-organisaed conference. I enjoyed the line-up of speakers, the hosts were lively with the way they handled the segues. Fascinated with the new friends I made, and here's to building my part of the data community in Nigeria and beyond.
Read Day 2 here.