By Chinenye Anuforo
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced its upcoming Tech Convergence 1.0 event.
The two-day conference, scheduled for November 28-29 in Lagos, will bring together industry leaders, innovators and tech enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape.
The event will feature keynote addresses from industry leaders like Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, and Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, DG of NITDA.
Tech Convergence 1.0 aims to explore innovative solutions, foster partnerships, and propel Nigeria’s digital economy to greater heights and NiRA has curated a stellar lineup of speakers, including: Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani as Distinguished Special Guest. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi as the keynote speaker, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as Special Guest.
Commissioner Innovation, Science & Technology Lagos State, Olatubosun Alake, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone Limited. The MD/CEO, Anambra State ICT Agency, Hon. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata amongst others.
These renowned experts will delve into major discussions around Effective Techniques for Building Community and Driving Engagement for Creators, Web Developers, and Webmasters; Leveraging the .ng Domain for the evolving digital content space; Emerging Trends in the Creative Space and the Future of Digital Content; DNS industry, amongst other topics planned for masterclasses, fireside chats, etc.
NiRA is set to host the highly anticipated 7th .NG Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals, businesses, and organizations that have contributed significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s online ecosystem.
This year’s award ceremony, scheduled for November 29th, will climax the Tech Convergence 1.0 and spotlight the innovation, creativity, and resilience of stakeholders who have leveraged the .ng domain to promote local content, empower businesses, and foster a thriving digital economy.
Speaking on the upcoming event, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, the president of NiRA, stated:
“Tech Convergence 1.0 is more than just a conference; it’s a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and envisioning a connected future. The insights from our speakers will undoubtedly inspire participants to explore new frontiers and embrace digital transformation in their respective fields.”
According to Mr. Akinsanya, the event will feature interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities, making it a must-attend for stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
He further said, the highly anticipated .NG Awards, now in the 7th edition, has become a hallmark of excellence, recognizing efforts across various categories, including Best Local Hosting Company, Best eCommerce Platform, and Most Innovative Start-Up.
“The awards reflect NiRA’s commitment to promoting the adoption of the .ng domain and supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation”, Akinsanya added.
