Industry’s Brightest and Best gather in London for Inaugural event
Saturday, July 13th, 2024, 2:00pm, Queen Mary’s University, London
Twitter: @tn_naija
LinkedIn: @TN Naija
For Immediate Release:
London, UK – Rising stars of the Nigerian tech industry are gathering for one special day, for the first ever TN Naija conference, an incredible event celebrating the brightest and best Nigerian talent in the UK.
Organised by TN Naija, an organisation of Nigerian tech professionals fostering collaboration, the tech festival will see tech professionals, startup founders, industry experts, and investors all come together under the title of “Connect & Ignite: Building Prosperity Through Collaboration & Community”.
Taking place at London’s Queen Mary University on Saturday July 13th 2024, the inaugural event will showcase the incredible achievements and contributions of Nigerian talent in the UK tech landscape.
Comprising over 500 Nigerian tech professionals awarded the UK’s Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology, the TN Naija community spans fintech, edtech, insurtech, and cleantech sectors. Dedicated to making significant contributions, and fostering a reliable network, the community also aims to positively influence Nigeria’s digital and socio-economic landscape. More details are available at TNNaija.com.
Event organisers said: “The event will provide a unique opportunity for networking, and attendees will be able to interact with industry-leading speakers and connect with like-minded collaborators. It really is an opportunity to come together and celebrate the brightest and best tech talent outside of the continent.”
While primarily for community members, Connect and Ignite has limited slots open for other tech professionals from the African diaspora., including startup founders, industry operators, venture capitalists, mid-level managers, and executives.
The event features an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
– Diji Adu, CTO, ShieldPay
– Peace Itimi, Founder, Founders Connect
– Dami Hastrup, CEO & Co-Founder, Moonhub
– June Angelides MBE, GP, Levare Ventures
– Nina Mohanty, Co-Founder CEO, Bloom Money
– Yemi Edun, Founder & Managing Director, Daniel Ford International
– Francisca Otu, Director, TN Naija
– Bade Adesemowo, Partner, Bincom Global
– Olanrewaju Idowu “Oladiamomds”, People Amp Tech, UK
– Francis Osifo, Founder, Rayda
– Jeffrey Williams-Edem, Business Development Specialist, Leyton Group
– Eva Simpson, Founder and Director, public relations firm ESPR
This stellar lineup will drive vibrant discussions, offering invaluable insights and experiences.
The event is proudly powered by Moniepoint with support from Lemfi.
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MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
For more information and enquiries, please contact:
Wale Ogunjobi
Media & Marketing Coordinator
wale@tnnaija.com
Damilola Aderinto
Sponsorship Coordinator
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Event Details
What: Connect & Ignite: Building Prosperity Through Collaboration & Community
When: Saturday, 13 July 2024, 2:00 PM
Where: Queen Mary University of London, 327 Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 4NS
About the Organisers – TN Naija
This event is organised by a dedicated group of Nigerian tech professionals who hold the UK’s Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology. The community thrives on creativity, collaboration, and excellence, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tech. Their goal is to foster a supportive network that drives innovation and creates opportunities for all its members. The 2024 event has been put together by Dele Bakare, Francisca Chiedu, Damilare Ogunleye, Yanju Lawal (Speakers), Ibukun Salau (Operations) Damilola Aderinto (Sponsorship) and Wale Ogunjobi (Media & Marketing).
For more information, visit TNNaija.com or email hello@tnnaija.com.