The Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), in partnership with the African Technology & Innovation Institute (ATII) and Sabi Africa Network, is proud to unveil the “From Africa to the World” Innovation Series—a new virtual platform celebrating Africa’s unique role in shaping global innovation.
Theme: “Sustainable Innovations: Harnessing Indigenous African Science for the Future”
This inaugural edition will explore how indigenous African knowledge intersects with modern science to drive sustainable, culturally grounded, and eco-friendly innovations that address today’s global challenges.
Keynote Speaker: Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua — Founder of ATII and Sabi Africa Network, and named among Silicon Valley’s Top 100 Most Influential People. She will lead the conversation toward actionable innovation and African-led impact.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM (WAT)
Platform: Zoom
Register here
Join the movement to reimagine the future through African ingenuity.
About the Organizers:
ITMO-UNILAG drives innovation in tertiary education by identifying, protecting, and promoting inventions from the UNILAG community.
ATII is a global hub advancing Africa-focused, needs-based research and technology transfer.
Sabi Africa Network amplifies African excellence in Science, Engineering, and Technology, inspiring future innovators through authentic storytelling.
EduTimes Africa, a product of Education Times Africa, is a magazine publication that aims to lend its support to close the yawning gap in Africa's educational development.