Theme: Future Forward

TEDxAnchor University will promote creativity, positive knowledge, and forward-thinking solutions to students at Anchor University, Lagos. We aim to create an experience that sparks curiosity, challenges norms, and encourages the exploration of groundbreaking ideas.

Our vision is to provide a diverse and empowering platform where students can not only absorb the wisdom of accomplished speakers but also contribute positively to society.

Anchor University, Lagos
1-3 Ayobo Road, Ipaja
Nursing Seminar Hall
Lagos, Lagos, 001
Nigeria

Adaora Dagogo

Managing Director, Stechad Ltd.

Dr. Adaora Precious Dagogo is an enthusiastic, strategic, and innovative entrepreneur. With over 10 years in management, she has worked with many startups and contributed immensely to the growth of some organizations across Nigeria, Germany, Ukraine, the UK, and other parts of Europe. Adaora is the managing director of Stechad Ltd., a fast rising IT startup with blueprints across Europe and Africa. As an IT outsourcing firm registered in the UK and Nigeria, Stechad has provided unparalleled IT solutions to companies like Shell, Johson&Johnson, FedEx, Amazon, Salesforce, Adidas, just to mention a few. Adaora holds a Bachelors degree in general medicine and a Masters degree in public health from the University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany. She graduated with an award for being one of the best graduating students and has also presented many scientific papers at the international scientific interdisciplinary conference.

Daniel Bamigbayan

Co-Founder, Anutio

Daniel Bamigbayan is a technology and business management professional with a keen interest in aiding the actualization of corporate growth strategies through effective brand communication, business process optimization, and seamless automation. With experience in business analysis, automation strategy formulation, product development, product management, growth marketing, and driving cost savings through process improvement initiatives. He was on Stanbic IBTC Bank's process improvement and automation team responsible for improving the group's automation level in 2014. He was a key contributor to and responsible for Stanbic IBTC's Paper-lite strategy in 2015. He is passionate about inclusive Technology education and empowerment as a panacea for poverty.

Divine Chukwuemeka

Migration Researcher

Divine Chukwuemeka was one of the over 250 young minds from across the globe who participated in a remarkable histoCon festival held in Berlin,Germany, in 2022. In the international history festival, Divine was assigned to various seminars alongside other youths, where she made invaluable contributions. Divine delved into post-1945 history through engaging, interactive formats, igniting her fervour for understanding the intricate narratives of our past. She is currently carrying out research on the migration trends amongst young Nigerian professionals to Canada. She has demonstrated a high level of dexterity ,competence, and passion for young Nigerian migrants.

Emmanuel Joel

Ag. Dean of Student Affairs, Anchor University, Lagos

Dr. Emmanuel S. Joel has a PhD in industrial physics with an interest in applied geophysics. He was the acting head of the Department of Earth Sciences at Anchor University, Lagos (2021–2023). His area of specialty includes the use of geophysical techniques and remote sensing for groundwater and environmental studies; nuclear geosciences and geo-health; geo-materials; climate change and coastal changes; climate change and environmental sustainability, etc. In 2017 and 2019, he won grants from Covenant University Center for Research, Innovation, and Development and May and Barker Pharmaceutical Industry, respectively. Also in 2023, he won a grant to carry out stakeholders’ engagement in the areas of flooding adaptation and coastal environment. He has published over sixty (60) scientific publications in highly reputable (Q1) journals indexed in both Scopus and the Web of Science. He is a fellow of the Association of Commonwealth Universities Cohorts 2023,

Faithful Ojebiyi

Founding Engineer at Preql

A full-stack software developer with, solid experience in building APIs and web applications. Skilled in Javascript, Python, Typescript, web services, and database services with a Bachelor of Science focused in Physics (Electronics) from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Lasisi Musibau

Founder/CEO, OPEX Consulting

A Techpreneur and passionate about digital transformation. He has over 17 years of experience in technology consulting, IT governance, agile project management, and enterprise architecture, working in the financial service, information technology, and management consulting sectors. In his decade long paid employment years, he led and delivered complex and high-value IT projects worth over $40 million, executing enterprise strategy initiatives focused at improving customer experience, and driving continuous IT value realization. He obtained multiple professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP),TOGAF Enterprise Architect, Business Analysis, SAP TERP10, and 10+ ISO certifications etc. He currently founded 5 companies (1 established and 4 at startup stages).

Oluwaseun Hamzat

Partnership & Programs Manager, Kibo School

Oluwaseun Hamzat is a technology and strategy consultant with a special focus on artificial intelligence and data science. He has proven competence and experience in technology/start-up ecosystem development, international business, and project management. He is passionate about technology, innovation, business ecosystems, and the enabling environment that sponsors their growth. He has demonstrated this competence and experience in translating his passion into impactful initiatives, as evidenced in my results and work with international development agencies (e.g., German Development Corporation, GIZ), international technology and innovation ecosystem leaders, governmental agencies (e.g., Central Bank of Nigeria AGSMEIS), think-tanks (Ogun State Digital Ecosystem Advisory Group) and civil society (Ogun State Business Advocacy Group). He has earned several nominations, recognitions, and awards, including an award presented by the former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.