Theme: Navigating the Future

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

International Conference Hall
Km 4 Ipetu, Omu-aran Road,. P.M.B 1001.
Second College Building
Omu-Aran, Kwara, 251101
Nigeria

Ayo Akinola

Co- Founder Piggyvest

A co-founder of the company 'Sharphin Global' which has produced some of your favourite tech products like the jobs and skills acquisition platform 'PushCV', and also 'Piggyvest' an online saving and investment app which constantly helps over 850,000 people save and invest millions of dollars monthly.

Bell Ihua

Executive director Africa Polling Institute

Dr. Bell Ihua is Executive Director at Africa Polling Institute (API), Principal Consultant at DBI Analytics Consulting and Director at SMYLE Africa Group, a bourgeoning Pan-African conglomerate, providing thought leadership and promoting investment in sub-Saharan Africa. He was until recently the Chief Executive Officer at NOIPolls Limited.

Confidence Odinoye

President Beat Drone

He is the President Beat Drone Confidence studied Civil Engineering at the Yaba College of Technology, he started his first venture (Download Village) at the age of 15; which he co-founded with his elder brother, download village was created due to the ever-growing demand for music, video and game applications on a feature phone, way back internet subscription was expensive for the average income earner to have; Confidence and his elder brother used their lunch funds in subscribing to the internet and downloading those contents (Music, Videos, Games, etc) for their customers who have pre-ordered, the introduction of lesser internet subscription made the demand for their service low.

Deyemi Okanlawon

Actor, Events and TV host

TV, Radio and Events host and has compered and been invited as a guest speaker to several corporate and informal events including TedX, Ndani, Wimbiz, Eloy Awards, Tokunbo Orimobi, Roayl Arts Academy, Afriville Academy. Deyemi Okanlawon is a well-known as one of the most talented and versatile of Nollywood's new-generation actors.

Ekene Ohabughiro

African Problem Solver

As a problem solver, Ekene works with other Africans to deliver solutions across industries to make life better for Africans. Currently, Ekene is connecting and helping African students figure out life in the university (starting from the Federal University of Technology Owerri) via bukkish.com. He also leads operations at bypork.com; an initiative combating protein deficiency in Africa by engaging people in Pig farming.

Kemisola Oloriegbe

Engineer and Supply chain expert

She is an Engineer by education and a Project Manager and Packaging Technologist by profession. She possesses a complete blend of technical and business expertise with a Masters in Industrial Engineering and also an MBA in Business Management. She has managed different projects and operations which has strengthened her expertise in the supply chain, packaging design, and development, project management, quality, and maintenance management.

Kene Okafor

CE0 Ezra footwear and Splash tablewater

Kene is a graduate of Landmark University and an entrepreneur. He is currently the CEO of Ezra Footwears and Splash Table water. Kene started his business ventures as a student and emerged the overall winner of the National Finals of the Entrepreneur Organization/Global Student Entrepreneur Award (EO/GSEA), 2017 held in Lagos on 10th and 11th March 2017. He was in Germany to represent Nigeria and Africa at the Global Student Entrepreneur Award finals. We believe is experience and support will motivate other students.

Oladayo Ibidunni

Film director and Cinematographer

Dayo is a graduate from Landmark University and also the founder, Film Director and Cinematographer at IO Filmworks with a distinctly critical approach to storytelling, daring to carve a niche in the field of Television Commercials and Documentary filmmaking. Dayo is driven by a passion to revolutionize Africa’s filmmaking Industry by telling hidden stories with the best breathtaking visuals. People may forget a headline, they never forget a story! With an impressive body of work in his portfolio and a blazing three years' experience on the field, Dayo has worked on projects associated with brands such as FACEBOOK, BOLT, STERLING BANK, GOOGLE, DANGOTE, HONEYWELL, ZARON COSMETICS, ART X LAGOS, MAGGI; just to name a few.

Rajiv Sharma

Neuro-Linguistic Programmer

His goal is to help you achieve your personal, professional, and financial goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Rajiv has contributed over two decades at the Management & Leadership level for diverse business houses. He specializes in Employee Engagement, Business Development, Strategy Execution, Operations Excellence, Gap Analysis and Change Management. He is a Licensed Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ Trainer certified by Dr. Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP. Rajiv’s seminars and sessions impact the subconscious mind of the learner and generate speedy results with enduring impact