MarkHack 3.0, a highly anticipated event in the marketing and technology calendar, is set to make waves at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 5th, 2024. Hosted by GDM Group and Eko Innovation Centre, this year’s theme, “BEYOND LIMITS – Unleashing Creativity with Emerging Tech,” promises to challenge the boundaries of possibility and usher in a new era of disruptive thinking in marketing and technology.
Pre-Event Highlights
In the run-up to the event, innovative startups from across the continent have been competing for a chance to showcase their solutions. Over two months, several startups have submitted their entries, with a select group of ten chosen to receive mentorship from industry experts on finance, business modeling, and scalability.
Event Agenda
The morning session will feature an exciting lineup of industry experts, including marketing professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and corporate entities. The gathering will be divided into various segments, including a captivating keynote, in-depth plenary, and breakout sessions, all aimed at unlocking innovative solutions to modern business’s most pressing marketing challenges.
Keynote Speakers and Panelists
MarkHack 3.0 promises to be a gathering of leading minds in deep tech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and e-commerce, all committed to addressing real-time marketing and media challenges. The event will feature activities that facilitate innovation and collaboration, including hands-on workshops, deep-dive masterclasses, and personalized mentorship sessions.
Esteemed speakers and panelists include:
- Tubosun Alake, Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Lagos State
- Olalekan Fadolapo, Director-General, ARCON
- Tosin Faniro-Dada, Partner, Breega
- Olugbolahan Olusanya, Nigeria Country Director, TeKnowledge
- Sam Immanuel, CEO, Semicolon Africa
- Yinka Obebe, CEO, Pop Central
- Segun Ogunleye, General Manager Marketing, Seven-Up Bottling Company
- Oluseyi Akindeinde, Founder, Hyperspace Technologies LTD
- Ehia Erhaboh, Co-convener, AI in Nigeria
- Tayo Kalejaiye, Chief Gaming Officer, VaultHill
- Kemi Longe, Head of Marketing, PZ Cussons
- Jimi Taiwo, General Manager, Nigeria at PepsiCo
- Oyebowale Akideinde, Head, Digital Products & Innovation, Airtel Nigeria
- Ibirogba Lara, Marketing Manager, Insurance and Asset Management, Stanbic IBTC
- Stanislaus Martins, Managing Director, West Africa, Aleph Group
- Deborah Ojengbede, CEO, AFEN Group
- Dr. Ifeoluwapo Odedere, Senior Brand Manager, Non-Alcoholics Category, Guinness Nigeria Plc
- Ifeoluwa E. Obafemi, Sub-Saharan Africa Head- Digital Media & Insights (& Digital Transformation), FrieslandCampina
Live Pitch Session
The event will culminate in a live pitch session featuring ten startup finalists who have made it through a rigorous selection process. The startups pitching their innovations include:
- Incluxive Scan Team
- Suba Capital Team
- Wakaquest Team
- Isanja Company Team
- Konnadex Technologies Team
- Convers AI Team
- Chao Team
- Sema Team
- Market AI Team
- Star Tech Team
Esteemed judges, such as Oke Umurhohwo, Marketing Manager (West Africa) at itel Mobile, Joshua Chibueze, Co-founder & CMO at Piggytech, and others will evaluate the finalists’ presentations.
Secure Your Spot
With the clock ticking down to Africa’s biggest gathering of marketing and tech pioneers, participants are urged to secure their free spots at MarkHack 3.0 by registering early at markHack.tech. This event promises to be a game-changer, allowing participants to explore the future of marketing and media, network with industry leaders, and witness the unveiling of innovative solutions that will shape the industry.
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