CIW 2023 Speakers

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

Topic: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Development and Impact

Mr Musibau Lasisi is currently the founder of a group of 5 companies, OPEX Consulting Ltd-Technology Consulting, Farmsagora- An AgriTech Start-up, RegTech365- A Regulatory and Compliance Automation Services Startup, CertifyHub- an international Management Certification Services Firm, and a Fintech Startup.

Mr Lasis has grown into a Technology Executive for the past 15 years before transitioning back into TechPreneurship. He is passionate about emerging trends, technology disruption, innovation and digital transformation. He worked in strategy and governance, IT programme and delivery management, agile-DEVOPs transition, enterprise architecture and strategic business analysis and support, financial service, information technology and management consulting sphere with a track record of leading digital transformation and legacy systems projects worth over $40,000,000 cumulatively within 10 years.

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

Topic: Innovate 360° with AI: From Ideation to Product Generation

Francis Odeyemi, the founder of Ninthgrid, is also a seasoned brand and product designer with over a decade of experience. His expertise spans continents, collaborating with creative agencies, marketing teams, and professionals in Nigeria, the UK, and the USA.

Ninthgrid specializes in Afrocentric stock images, empowering black creators and photographers to commercialize and distribute their work for diverse business and creative needs. Francis has a rich design background, leading various product launches, from B2B to SaaS and software products. His skills include user research, content design, UX design, product management, and global team leadership. Outside his professional pursuits, Francis is dedicated to mentoring aspiring designers and guiding young talent in their career journeys. Recently recognized as a Community Top Voice on LinkedIn, he shares valuable insights and experiences for the platform’s future.

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

Topic: Building a Business Model from Innovation and Discovery

Yemisi Isidi who is the CEO of Triift Africa, is a dynamic business strategist with a background in management and finance. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international public speaker. As a seasoned management accountant with extensive experience spanning over 5 years, specifically focused on assisting MSMEs and early-stage startups, she is sought after by various accelerators, including the Future Female Business School, Impact Amplifiers, Leap Africa, She Leads Africa, The Next Economy, Founders Institute, among others.

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

Topic: Smart Partnerships for Impact

Ife Durosinmi-Etti is the proud founder of Herconomy (formerly called AGS Tribe), a community she developed driven by her own experience. Herconomy is a community for empowered women, combined with a financial platform, with a mission Herconomy to empower women through Financial Services, Capacity Building, Jobs and Networking. Since its launch, they have trained over 85,000 women online and offline. Selected as one of the top 10 Tech Startups in Africa by the prestigious Startup Bootcamp Accelerator Program, Herconomy is positioned to become one of the top Fintech companies in Africa.

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

Topic: Leveraging emerging technologies for innovation and impact

Mr. Chuks Okpaka is the Azure Business Group Lead for Azure in Microsoft Africa Subsidiary. In this role, Chuks is the strategic subject leader for the Azure business in Africa. He is responsible for planning and execution of the Azure ecosystem go-to-market in the region. Ensuring the monumental Azure market penetration through strategic plan development and execution is his core responsibility. He is responsible for ensuring a seamless decision making across the business, adherence to governance, as well as marketing planning.

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

CIW 2023

Confirmed Speaker

Topic: Creating a Pathway to Innovative Business Models

Dr. Lilian Ekpo is the Centre Director at the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC), recognized as the leading Cancer Centre of Excellence in Nigeria and West Africa. She is a distinguished professional with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.) degree from the University of Ibadan and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the Warwick Business School.

Dr Ekpo is a member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IOD).