…Summit records resounding success
The echoes of success reverberated through the Innovationbed Multi-Disciplinary AI and Cybersecurity Career Transformation Summit 2023, masterfully orchestrated by Mr. Amos Emmanuel.
Mr. Emmanuel, a distinguished United Nations World Summits Awards National Expert for Nigeria, a beacon of knowledge and change, and the visionary founder of the Programos Foundation, hosted the transformative AI and Cybersecurity Career Transformation Summit on August 29th, 2023.
In collaboration with the esteemed Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which recently expanded its academic horizon to the vibrant city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the summit heralded a new era of educational dynamism and innovation.
No man must be left behind in the AI-driven economy of the future – every course of study of the students is relevant in nation building.
Faculties should equip these students, while in school with capacity that enables service and product orientation skills that adopt tech tools – This is what the Innovationbed AI-family Incubation brings on board for millions of citizens by 2030. It is an affordable in-demand programme and beneficial to citizens that has come to terms with the bitter reality of excluding political gymnasium totally, except in any working climes of Africa by 2030.
The prestigious gathering received an auspicious start with Alh. Umar Kwairanga, the esteemed Executive Chairman of Nigeria Exchange Group (NGXGROUP), as Chairman of the occasion, and Mr. Oluwole Adeosun, the erudite President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), as co-chair.
Their appraisal of the summit as an excellent and timely initiative underlined its importance in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
Diverse in its assembly, the summit welcomed mainstream media practitioners, students across the states representing a spectrum of disciplines, distinguished faculty members, and accomplished stock market operators.
These participants converged to deliberate and explore AI, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity—the cornerstones of tomorrow’s innovation.
The summit celebrated the enduring partnership between Programos Software Group and the financial industry, with stock market operators lauding the robust 27+ years of software support for “CloudIntegra for Equity and Bond Trading App.”
At the heart of the summit’s objective lies the profound desire to expand the resources of the Innovationbed Africa Ecosystem. This ambitious vision aspires to foster an environment of incubation and skill enrichment in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity.
This all-encompassing endeavor seeks to empower both ICT and non-ICT students, allowing them to rejuvenate their professional trajectories in a post-degree landscape.
The convener recognized distinguished personalities at the event, starting with his school colleague and a bosom industry practitioner, Senator Afolabi Salisu, the newly-appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and CyberCrimes at the National Assembly in Nigeria.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the esteemed National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), was also commended for his pivotal role in advancing national digital protection and ethics in the Country.
The summit showcased an impressive array of speakers, each contributing to the rich tapestry of discussions. Prof. Amjad Umar, the erudite Founder and CEO of NGE Solutions, Inc. and Director & Professor of the ISEM (Information Systems Engineering and Management) program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, shared valuable insights. Alongside him, Douglas Firestone, the Senior Advisor to the President for Global Relations and Strategic Initiatives at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Dubai Campus, illuminated the audience on the benefits of the university’s esteemed Executive and Postgraduate programs.
A pantheon of exceptional minds presented captivating topics, from “Data Privacy & Ethical Responsibilities” by Chigozie Anyansor, CEO of Uridium Works and former Senior Manager/Head of Engineering at Sterling Bank Plc., to “AI Ethics and Algorithmic-Bias” by Tatiana Caldas-Löttiger, Legal, Regulatory & AI Ethics Advisor, and Founding President of International Women in Business.
Arslan Dawood, the esteemed winner of the Fintech Awards 2022, and Moses Oluwatowo Amos of Cyprus International University, a distinguished nominee for the World Summit Awards Youth Ambassador for Nigeria, co-anchored the program from Pakistan and Cyprus, respectively.
The event also shone a spotlight on Olayiwola Balogun, a Lending Public Sector Financial Analyst at Rosabond Financial Services Ltd, who enriched the discourse with his insights and expertise.
A formidable roster of speakers elevated the proceedings. Among them, Muhajid Musa, CEO of EGL Africa and Innovationbed Youth lead for Kano State, ignited the stage with his discourse on “Re-learning AI for Self-Empowerment and Prosperity in a World of Scarce Employment.”
Natalia Berdyeva, Partner at TalentNations UAE, and Mr. Emmanuel Udotong, CEO of Isatong (Talentnations-Nigeria), shared their invaluable insights. Hon. Haruba Sani, Acting Director-General of the Information Communication Technology Agency, had his message conveyed through the Innovationbed Youth Ambassador and founder of 02 Innovation Hub, highlighting potential scholarship collaborations with Harrisburg University and UAE govt.
Arome Ibrahim, Member of the World Metaverse Council, intriguingly connected AI and the metaverse, while Mrs. Martina Opeyemi, Senior Sales Strategist and Business Operations Strategist, delivered her expertise from the UK.
The event bore witness to the confluence of brilliance, marking a collective commitment to innovation, education, and growth. With global participants in attendance, the summit embodied the spirit of multi-disciplinary collaboration, resonating with the pursuit of a brighter future for all.
To learn more about the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and its Dubai campus, visit here.
In the eloquent words of Mr. Amos Emmanuel, “Every speaker did spectacularly well,” leaving an indelible impression on an event poised to shape education, technology, and innovation for years to come.
