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FUTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Pursuit of exponential development
October 24th, 2019. Lagos
About The Biennial Lecture Series
The most Technological public lecture in Nigeria
The Biennial Lecture Series is an international technology public lecture attracting the best minds from Nigeria to discuss solutions for advancment.
Since 2006, The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Alumni Association, has been organizing this public lecture with the theme: “Nigeria’s quest for development – the technological fast tracking”. This year’s lecture is the 6th in series. The first edition held in 2006 on the topic “Power and Development in Nigeria: seeking that workable solution” was delivered by Prof. Bart Nnaji under the distinguished Chairmanship of Prof. Dora Akunyili of blessed memory.
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Awareness
The world has realized. There are many untapped opportunities digitally. e.g the use of data.
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Insights
This event is designed to provide insights for effective technologically driven strategies.
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Uniqueness
Each entity's journey is unique and there is no set template on how to implement technologies into their development.
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Build
We are still building. And our pursuits need developmental strategies to ensure that we compete internationally.
The Public Lecture strategy
What’s happening?
As technology continue to evolve and processes become more sophisticated, organizations and nations are racing to improve approaches and models to real-time and information rich governance models. Nations, organizations and people are redesigning and upskilling their capabilities to take full advantage of digital opportunities for advancement and competitive advantage.
With these in mind, we continue to raise the bar of our conversation with every topic of "The Biennial Lecture Series". So, this 6th edition in 2019, we bring that international platform that would allow experts to share and discuss latest practices, ideas and technology that can transform Nigeria & Africa.
This year topic is
The Pursuit of Exponential Development
Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe
CEO, Founder at Fasmicro group
Kingsley Fregene, Ph.D.
Researcher, Lockheed Martin
Kashim Ali
Partner, Impact Engineering Ltd
Sam Amadi
Chief ideas Officer, 6th Sense
John Ugbe
MD, MultiChoice Nigeria
Lynda Madu
Associate Director, Corporate Development and Services. Nestoil Group-
11:30Arrival of guests
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12:00
Opening and Anthems
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12:15-12:25Opening speech by the National President – Engr. Ndubuisi Chijioke
by Ndubuisi Chijioke
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12:25Opening speech by the Chairman of the Occasion
by Amb. Henry O. Macauley
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12:45Welcome address by the Chief Host
by Prof. Francis C. Eze
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13:00Keynote address
by Kingsley Fregene, Ph.D.
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13:10
Citation of the guest lecturer
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13:15Main lecture topic presentation
by Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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14:25Panel Discussion – Kashim Ali
by Kashim Ali
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14:25Panel Discussion – John Ugbe
by John Ugbe
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14:25Panel Discussion – Dr. Sam Amadi
by Sam Amadi
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15:05
Audience interactions
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15:15
Comments by special guests
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15:20
Presentation of plaques and souvenirs
by Amb. Henry O. Macauley
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15:30Vote of thanks
by Collins Opara
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15:35
Closing remarks
by Amb. Henry O. Macauley
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15:40
Closing prayer and Anthems
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Programme strategy
Agenda
The Biennial lecture Series is a key part of the ‘public face’ of the FUTO Alumni Association. The purpose is to position FUTO Alumni Association and the University at the center of debate in all areas of Technology.
This lectures aim to enhance the School’s reputation for intellectual, challenging ideas and discussion with a broader public audience.
The majority of events consist of a talk given by a main speaker (to be introduced by a chairperson), followed by a question and answer session involving questions from the audience. These interactions are integral to the events.
The Biennial lecture Series are open to all, including to the media whose attendance is important to the objective of raising the profile of the biennial lecture. Media representatives are not only welcomed at events but also allowed to take part in the Q&A. Press enquiries can be handled with members and the speakers.
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