Technology is the key but what are we unlocking?
Technology is the key but what are we unlocking?
START/END DATE
15 Feb 2023
EVENT TYPE
Webinar
CITY
Online
KEY AREA
Technology and Innovation
SCOPE
National
SECTOR
Circular Economy, Technology, Innovation, Digital Infrastructure
ORGANIZING BODY
The 2nd Webinar in the CE Entrepreneurship in Africa Webinar Series themed, “Technology is the key but what are we unlocking?” will be held online on 15th February 2023 (12:00 – 13:30 WAT- Nigerian Time).
The first webinar explored the question of whether investment in circular economy business models should be limited to entrepreneurial projects that have the capacity to scale. This webinar focuses on what technology-based innovation programmes have learned about the needs of tech innovators and product users and discusses how innovation programming can be developed further to address these needs.
We have two guest speakers, Seun Kolade and Neta Hanien, lined up for this webinar who will be sharing their take on what technology should be utilized in the circular economy.
The webinar is open to all interested parties and will be particularly useful for entrepreneurs with circular businesses, circular enthusiasts and players in the space who want to identify new ways to innovate with technology.
Meet the Key Speakers
Seun Kolade is an Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management and Associate Head International at the School of Leadership, Management and Marketing, De Montfort University, Leicester UK, where he also chairs the African Entrepreneurship Cluster. With an engineering background and a PhD in International Development, Seun’s research activities cover the broad areas of transformative entrepreneuring, digital transformation, circular economy, and SMEs’ strategies in turbulent environments. Seun is an agile certified practitioner with experience of leading transdisciplinary projects involving international partners across public and private sectors. He has chaired international conferences and is an invited speaker in various international fora.
Neta Hanien is the Director of programs and partnerships, Innov8 Hub Abuja – localizing the development of hardware solutions in Nigeria. A Lawyer and an award-winning social entrepreneur, co-founder Juha’s guesthouse, TEDx speaker.