Technology Outlook 2010 starts today

I wrote last week about the event agenda for this year’s technology outlook. The event proper will be starting anytime from now. I will try as much as possible to live blog and tweet as the event proceeds.

Today’s topic will focus on;

TELEPHONY FORUM

Keynote: Ikra Bilbis, Minister of State, Information & Communications

Ernest Ndukwe, NCC

Wale Goodluck, MTN Nigeria

Steve Evans, Etisalat Nigeria;

Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, eShekels

Sylvester Anyanwun, Senate

Funke Opeke, Main One

Jameel Mohammed, Globacom

Afam Edozie, FiCres Capital

Jeffrey Hedberg, MultiLinks Telkom

Philip de la Vega, Nokia Nigeria

ICT in GOVERNANCE FORUM

Keynote: Gerald Ilukwe, GalaxyBackbone

Ahmed Rufai, NigComSat

Cleopas Angaye, NITDA

Case Study Presentations by:

Lagos State

Delta State

Kano State

E-BUSINESS FORUM

Keynote: Tani Fafunwa, Resourcery Limited

Collins Onuegbu, Signal Alliance

Austin Okere, CWG

Dele Arikawe, Chevron

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Mobile Payment on the rise, Kenya and SA where is Nigeria

This post is a food for thought for my fellow technologist from Nigeria. Mobile Payment on the rise, Kenya and SA where is Nigeria?

Nigeria currently have more than 75million mobile phone users and no single viable mobile payment system to drive m-commerce in the country. I want to believe we have creative developers, sound investors and a ready market for the product but what is happening?

Our market will grow faster if people can pay for services as fast as they think about it! What should we do?

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This week on the Web, weekly recap

Interview with Chiemeka Ozumba, CEO of ishopinlondon.com

As Nigeria ecommerce market continues its aggressive growth, ishopinlondon.com joins the league of site launch this year.

Mpesa comes to South Africa

In a move that could pitch Vodacom competitively against local banks for the first time, its parent Vodafone has announced that it will launch M-Pesa, Kenya’s wildly popular mobile money transfer service, in SA.

Africa Meet AppStore

Apple in a bid to consolidate usage of its products in Africa, Apple on the 18^th of February launched the AppStore for Africa. This will make buy app for Apple platform for African countries easier. Countries listed are: Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal, Tunisia, and Uganda. The question you may want to ask is where is Nigeria on the list?

Facebook Drives 44 Percent Of Social Sharing On The Web

If you are still wondering why Google is pushing so hard with its new product Buzz, it is because it wants in on social traffic. For many sites on the Web, social traffic coming through Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace is beginning to rival, and in some cases overtake, search traffic as the single biggest source of traffic. This traffic comes from shared links, photos, and videos. By its own numbers, 5 billion pieces of content are shared on Facebook every week.

Microsoft Fights Google With Google-Hosted Videos

Yesterday, we saw Microsoft shamelessly go after the iPhone with a video which played at Mobile World Congress for its new Windows Phone 7 Series. But it’s not just Apple that Microsoft is taking on with videos, it’s competitors like Google and OpenOffice.org as well.

How we built secret London in a weekend

This is a guest post by Tiffany Philippou who started the Secret London Facebook Group. Two weeks after launch the group had amassed over 180,000 members, propelling its 21 year old creator into her first startup – see our previous coverage.

Google Launched New Maps domains in 30 African Countries

As Google increase its penetration in Africa, it has improved effort to put Africa on Google Map. Haven launched the products in Kenya and South Africa, this latest effort is a big step forward in reaching the Africa audience.

G-Nigeria kick starts with day one

Google starts the much anticipated event, G-Nigeria in university of Lagos on Thursday 17^th of February. The event saw a large turn-out and the auditorium was filled up. Google introduced its technology to the African developer and how to market better use of them. Google believe, than local developers are needed for the next phase of advancement on internet.

G-Nigeria Day two

The second day accommodated technopreneur, web markets and business people with interest in Google. This day was the best day I must say, well organized and coordinated. Google top products, Adwords and Adsense were explored and questions answered from the audience. The entrepreneur and VCs, session was mind blowing as young people asked the VC how to raise fund, develop business mentoring.

G-Nigeria Day three

On Friday was the focus on Computer Science students, a repeat of day one but focus was made on the students. Google believe the university community and students are the next point to expect great idea, hence the need to help them get started faster. Students asked question from the G-team and was delighted to learn from Google.

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Countdown to Technology Outlook, Agenda Overview

All is set for the much expected yearly event, Technology Outlook 2010, where movers in the technology industry in Nigeria gather to chart the course for the industry in 2010 and beyond. You can register for the event by click here. Below are the people to expect and particular panels they will be discussing on.

Summit Keynote Presenters and Panelists

Day One: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

TELEPHONY FORUM

Keynote: Ikra Bilbis, Minister of State, Information & Communications

Ernest Ndukwe, NCC

Wale Goodluck, MTN Nigeria

Steve Evans, Etisalat Nigeria;

Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, eShekels

Sylvester Anyanwun, Senate

Funke Opeke, Main One

Jameel Mohammed, Globacom

Afam Edozie, FiCres Capital

Jeffrey Hedberg, MultiLinks Telkom

Philip de la Vega, Nokia Nigeria

ICT in GOVERNANCE FORUM

Keynote: Gerald Ilukwe, GalaxyBackbone

Ahmed Rufai, NigComSat

Cleopas Angaye, NITDA

Case Study Presentations by:

Lagos State

Delta State

Kano State

E-BUSINESS FORUM

Keynote: Tani Fafunwa, Resourcery Limited

Collins Onuegbu, Signal Alliance

Austin Okere, CWG

Dele Arikawe, Chevron

Day Two: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

E-PAYMENT FORUM

Keynote: Sanusi Lamido, CBN

Demola Aladekomo, Chams

Mitchell Elegbe, Interswitch

John Obaro, Systemspecs

Bisi Onasanya, First Bank

Valentine Obi, eTranzact

Basil Udotai, Technology Advisors

OEM FORUM

Keynote: Leo Stan Ekeh, Zinox

Florence Seriki, Omatek

Ime Umo, HP

Harold Anumihe, Dell

Bode Pedro, VEDA Technology

Tunji Balogun, Brian

Will Anyaegbunam, Beta

Emmanuel Onyeje, Microsoft

ICT INTEREST GROUP NIGERIA

FORUM

Charles Uwadia, NCS

Ibrahim Tizhe, CPN

Chris Uwaje, ISPON

Emmanuel Ekuwem, ATCON

Lanre Ajayi, NIG

Gbenga Adebayo, ALTON

Samuel Adeleke, ISPAN

Jimson Olufuye, ISPAN

Day Three: Thursday, February 25, 2010

JOURNALISM & NEW MEDIA

FORUM

Keynote: Dele Olojede, Next

Dora Akunyili, Minister of Information & Communications

Steve Ayorinde, Punch

Ibim Seminitari, Business Eye

Waziri Adio, Think Tank Consult

Funmi Iyanda, CEO, FI

Simon Kolawole, ThisDay

N’emeka Maduegbuna, PRCAN

Tolu Ogunkoya, Media Reach

Ade Atobatele, Nigeria.com

Taiwo Obe, TaijoWonukabe

INTERNET FORUM

Keynote: Chima Onyekwere, Linkserve

Mary Uduma, NIRA

Ibukun Odusote, NIRA

Cleopas Angaye, NITDA

Bruce Ayonote, Suburban

Lanre Ajayi, NIG

Muhammed Rudman, IXP Nigeria

Charles Anudu, Swift Networks

WEB 2.0 FORUM

Keynote: Femi Awoyemi, Proshare

Gbenga Sesan, PIN

Oreoluwa Somolu, W.TEC

Loy Okezie, Startups Nigeria

Oluseye Amusa, Kogno

Temi Kolawole, Sturvs

Tim Akinbo, TimbaObject

Ayodeji Adewunmi, Jobberman

Mayowa Owolabi, Dudumobile,

Sheriff Shittu, Web Trends Nigeria

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Happy Birthday Possicon

Kind of ironic? Well today is my birthday. I thank God for the journey so far and the possibilities ahead. I thank my parent for the grooming I got and the opportunity to choose what I wanted for my life. I also thank you guys for the support and encouragement in the tough terrain of ours,  I love you all.

I believe and trust God that we shall get there earlier than our widest imagination. With our courage and focus I believe the future is bright for this country.

As I ponder and review my life towards the future, I find myself and my dreams much attached with Nigeria because of our current state. I also believe that, my journey is nothing but a quest to add value to the Nigeria project and the world at large.

Thank you all.

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Barcamp Nigeria 2010 … Let’s go there!

Last year’s Barcamp Nigeria was organized in Lagos by the duo of Tim Akinbo and Ayodeji Adewunmi and other web community members, it was hugely successful! The event to a large extent created avenue for Nigerian web technologist to network . We covered the event exclusively here. Official page is located at barcampnigeria.com.

This year, in the spirit of the event, webtrendsng.com has volunteered to spearhead the event. I believe, the community was very instrumental to the success of the event last year, and the same will be very crucial for this year’s.

Let’s set the ball rolling this year, let’s talk to make this year’s successful.

Kindly drop your comment, interest and insight as to what we should include in the agenda for this year.

Thank you.

- POSSICON

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Technology Outlook 2010 new date announced

We wrote here recently about this event that was schedule to hold between 2-4th February 2010. The date has been shifted and now made public. The event will now take place from 23rd to 25th of February 2010. The event is the gathering of decision makers in the industry, coming together to chart the course for Nigerian Technology industry for 2010 and beyond.

The event requires participants to register, click here to register on the official event page. More so, web technologist will also hold a session tagged “Web 2.0 Forum”.

Nigerian Tech industry has started big time this 2010, get ready for more events as Google will also be holding its G-Nigeria day same month in Unilag Lagos.

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Nigerian Web Conference

I see an improved awareness of the Nigerian Internet Market this year with many events, conferences and seminars. One of it is the: Nigerian Tecnology outlook 2010 while another one recently announced is Nigerian Web Conference which is schedule to hold in June 2010.

The aim “It is an avenue for web developers to learn new skills, collaborate and network, compete and showcase their skills/products, relax and have fun.”

The idea was initiated on Nairaland.com’s Webmasters’ segment by Segun Abisagbo (aka Segebee, webguru handle on Nairaland).

Top organizers includes: Dual Core, Naijaweb and a host of others.

This conference also says it will focus on students,(Secondary & University) to expose them to web technology.

As the event is still in its planning stage, sponsors and partners are needed to make it successful.

Web: Nigeriawebconference.com

Facebook Page: Nigerian Web Conference

What is your opinion regarding this event?

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Countdown to Technology Outlook 2010

It is less than 30 days to the commencement of the prestigious event; Nigerian Technology Outlook 2010. I recently wrote about it here, and I must say preparation is under way to make it as memorable and impactful as possible. The event will take place between 2^nd – 4^th February 2010 at Muson Center Lagos.

The event will for the first time host “Web 2.0 Forum” where top web technologist in Nigeria is set to engage stakeholders coming to the event.

You can mark your calendar to be at the event this February.

Should we expect you?

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Nigerian Internet Market Prediction for 2010

Internet Market in Nigeria witnessed a jump in awareness in 2009; launching of websites and events. More than 5 web related event took place in 2009, webtrendsng.com was present at most of the events. We are also recapping happenings around the globe for 2009.

Outlook 2009
Barcamp Nigeria
Internet Marketers Association of Nigeria
Launch of Turenchi.com
Launch of naijaborn.com
Launch of greenlagos.com
Launch of kilonsele.com
Digital Sense Africa
Launch of nairajobs.com
Joomla Day Nigeria

• I predict a high increase in corporate awareness of importance of web to their businesses.

• The mainstream will be more interested in online related business as Web Technologist will be at the coming Outlook 2010.
• Network Marketing awareness/trust will also increase next year with the growth of Holiday and Cash products.
• These and many more…

As 2010 will be released on Thursday this week, what is your prediction of the Internet Market in Nigeria/Africa for the year 2010. This could include corporate web awareness, product releases/launch and events. What do you hope for or expect in 2010. Drop below…

Hey we are currently conducting research of the Nigerian Internet Market, click here to participate.

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