The Association of Information Communication Technology Local Content (ICTLOCA) has announced plans s for this year’s forum, ‘Convergence Summit 2024’.
With the theme “Sustaining Local Content with Digital Innovation backbone in the Ecosystem”, this landmark event, is scheduled to take place in July 2024 at Landmark Event Centre
In a statement issued and signed by the Secretary to the Governing Board of ICTLOCA, Dr. Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo, the event is billed to bring together key stakeholders in the Nigerian ICT sector to explore the transformative potential of digital technologies in driving sustainable local content development.
Speaking on the plans of this year’s event, the President of ICTLOCA, Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, said ICTLOCA Convergence Summit 2024 theme reflects the critical need to bridge the gap between the rapid advancements in digital technologies and their practical application in fostering a thriving local content ecosystem.
The summit will delve into cutting-edge solutions across various ICT sub-sectors.
FinTech: How can digital financial technologies empower local businesses and entrepreneurs, promote financial inclusion, and drive economic growth?
EdTech: How can innovative educational technologies enhance access to quality education, develop skilled talent, and support knowledge transfer within Nigeria?
HealthTech: How can digital health solutions improve healthcare delivery, address medical challenges, and bridge the healthcare gap in underserved communities?
AgriTech: How can digital tools empower farmers, optimize agricultural production, and ensure food security for the nation?
AI and Machine Learning: How can artificial intelligence and machine learning be harnessed to develop locally relevant solutions, automate processes, and drive efficiency in various ICT domains?
Key Highlights of the ICTLOCA Convergence Summit 2024 include Keynote addresses by renowned experts.
Thought leaders from the global and Nigerian ICT landscape will share their insights on the future of digital innovation and its role in local content development.
Also, panel discussions and interactive sessions will allow participants to engage in lively discussions on specific themes and challenges related to digital innovation in ICT local content.
Leading organisations will showcase their innovative solutions and best practices in using digital technologies to promote local content development.
The summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to connect, build partnerships, and explore potential collaborations.
In the same vein, the forum will recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the field of ICT local content development and digital innovation.
“We are excited to host the ICTLOCA Convergence Summit 2024 under this timely and critical theme. Digital innovation has the potential to revolutionize the way we develop and consume local content in the ICT sector. This summit will be a catalyst for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of actionable strategies to leverage digital technologies for sustainable local content growth. Interested participants can be part of it by registering on https://summit.ictloca.org.ng,” Awonuga explained.
The ICTLOCA Convergence Summit 2024 is expected to attract a diverse audience of ICT professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, investors, and other stakeholders passionate about the future of Nigerian ICT and local content development.
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