NCS SmartEco 2024 to Center on Smart Economy Solutions

Why SmartEco 2024?

Highlighting further on the choice of the conference theme, the NCS president said:

“The emergency of connected cities and data-driven nations is making planning and decision-making easier at the global level. Different studies have ranked Africa low in adopting technology to build a safe, secure and sustainable economy. At the heart of the technology driving innovation is data and citizen engagement. In transforming our nation to meet future demand, we must use technology to create a more sustainable and liveable present and secure future for our citizens. We must change our approach and challenge the status quo.

“Our quest for innovation leveraging research and development must increase. We must develop effective strategies to achieve a Smart Economy Sustainable for the Nation. The government, the citizens and the business environment must invest in the relevant technologies to compete in the global space. This approach requires the right team with new mindsets and skill. The 2024 international conference on ‘Technological Solutions for Smart Economy (SmartEco 2024)’ will bring together policymakers within the government, business leaders, members of academia, professionals and practitioners to deliberate on broad social, economic, and technology trends relevant to the development and sustainability of our nation”.

Techeconomy gathered that the conference will focus on important issues related to the theme and sub themes such as:

Intelligent Cities – Design and Regulatory Framework
eGovernment and policy Framework
E-health and smart healthcare
Precision and intelligent Architecture
Regulation and Digital Consumer Policy
Smart Security and Surveillance System
Application and Tools
Big Data Analysis and Applications
Artificial Intelligence and applications
Critical National Infrastructure
Call tracking and Counterterrorism
Cybersecurity
Computer Forensic and Information auditing
IT Governance and Ethics
5G Technology and Industrial revolution
Citizen Engagement: Security, Privacy and Trust
Digital economy and Technopreneur
ICT in Education – The future if learning
Innovative Skills, Youth Innovation and Sustainable Productivity
Media, Applied Technology and communications
ICT Regulations
Future of work: Ergonomics and Smart Culture
Social Computing/Interactions

Also speaking, Mrs. Shulammite Ayobami Ilebiyi, chair, Publicity, Events and Trades Services Committee of the NCS, reiterated that this year’s International Conference will provide a multi-stakeholder forum to examine pertinent considerations for Technological Solutions for Smart Economy (SmartEco 2024).

“Engagement opportunities will be explored during the Conference to present and develop effective strategies, great approaches and practical solutions”.

Nodding in agreement, the President said that specific highlights of the conference include Official Opening and Keynotes, Plenary and Parallel Sessions, Technical Sessions, Seminars, Induction of New Members, Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Platform, Showcasing our IT Professional in Diaspora, Technology Innovation show, Exhibition and Products Launch, Public Sector ICT Showcase, networking, Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy session, National IT Competitions, Fellows’ Forum and Annual General Meeting

For Dr. Olusoji Babatunde Okunoye, chairman, Innovation, Research and Development Committee, “Most notable about the annual NCS conference are the unparalleled opportunities for self-development, networking, partnership, recognition and advocacy opportunities. It is hard to find any forum that will provide you with the unique one-to-one interaction and networking experiences as NCS Conferences

“Participants should look forward to amazing opportunities to exchange new ideas, gain new insights, build relationships with stakeholders, promote IT professionalism, share best practices, establish standards, develop business, or research relations and find global partners for future collaborations. “Manufacturers, industry experts, academics, professionals, innovators, service providers, researchers, suppliers, consultants, students, youth innovators and entrepreneurs, as well as policymakers in the government and business people will come together to connect for the betterment of our nation”, he said.

Earlier, Dr. Charles Onyeukwu, deputy president of NCS, said that high profile dignitaries from the international and global IT environment are expected to grace the event.

“NCS is preparing for the best and has assembled impressive lineup of leading researcher, entrepreneurs, educators, industry experts, thought leaders, international scholars and subject matter experts as speakers and resource persons to share their extensive knowledge and experiences on the theme and subthemes”, he said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Aliyu, unveiled the confirmed guest speakers are for the event who include;

HE, Siminalayi Fubara, Executive Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria
His Royal Majesty,

Eze Chike Amadi Worlu-Wodo, DSSRS,

Eze Oha Apara IV of Apara Kingdom,

Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers

Bosun Tijani, Hon. Minister of Communication and Digital Economy who is the Special Guest of the event
Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General, National Identity Management Commission to give keynote address
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, National Information Technology Development Agency
Aminu Maida – Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC)
Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju – Managing Director/CEO, Galaxy backbone
Abimbola Alale Managing Director NIGCOMSAT Limited
Mr John Huggins President British Computer Society
Bram Fudzulani- President ICT association of Malawi
Heloisa Candello – ACM/IBM Brazil
Mr Kola Okunola- federal Inland Revenue Service
Stacey Hines- President Jamaica Computer Society
Waudo Siganga- President Computer Society Kenya
Ibrahim Gambari- Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria
Anthony Wong- President, International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)
Hon Fenibo Fubara- Special Adviser on ICT Rivers State
Hon Alh. Mohammed Tajo Othman – Commissioner for Science ,Technology and Innovation Kano State
Amadi Chimezie – Imo State Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government
Vincent Olatunji- National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NPDB)
Sebastine Nzeadibe- Oracle Vice President (Technology Business)