INTRODUCTION
The increasing penetration of Information Technology (IT) in society has made many technology companies very relevant today. Information Technology-based organizations continue to provide the needed infrastructural supports and technical expertise for various daily activities. Indeed, technology entrepreneurship has become a vehicle that facilitates prosperity in individuals, firms, regions, and nations. Consequently, IT-based organisations have them become strategic in the digital transformation and digital economy agenda of government and industries all over the world. It has become a widely-recognized fact that entrepreneurs and information technology have become the backbone of the world economy.
However, old and new tech companies must brace for the technological needs of the nation. They must continue to innovate and adopt modern business strategies in order to remain relevant in this 21st century. Information technology businesses must continue to be re-invigorated, repositioned and refocused for effective delivery of the emerging needs of the nation.
At this forum, the performances of IT companies in Nigeria will be analysed. The problems mitigating the rapid growth of IT industries will be unraveled and discussed. The needed impetus for the strategic repositioning of IT companies in Nigeria will be enumerated and discussed. The forum is expected to provide the essential technical and entrepreneurship skills needed by industry managers so as to remain on top. The overall aim of the forum is to ensure that all Information Technology companies in Nigeria remain reliable and successful.
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all IT practitioners, stakeholders and interest groups in Nigeria, has a core mandate of developing and promoting IT in Nigeria. NCS remains committed promoting rapid national growth by providing necessary technical and professional supports to technology providers.
The Society will continue to support and promote technological development and Information Technology business for sustainable development of the nation.
FOCUS TOPICS:
- Creativity and entrepreneurship in Information Technology
- Running information technology business smartly
- Promoting Tech startups in Nigeria
- Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology for Smart Business Management
- Etc.
FORUM STRUCTURE:
- Invited talk
- Technical discussion
- Syndicate group
- Discussion / Communique / Implementation Strategies
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- IT Entrepreneurs
- Chief Executive of technological firms
- Startups and Young innovators
- Relevant government officials
- Regulatory bodies in IT
- It Professionals
- Academia
- Students
- Technopreneurs
- Any individual interested in IT business