Beyond Limits, in collaboration with key stakeholders from the tech, business, and creative ecosystem, has unveiled the highly anticipated D.I.C.E (Digital Innovation & Creative Excellence) mixer.
Set to take place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the event is poised to be a momentous occasion dedicated to bridging knowledge gaps, fostering collective action, and empowering Africa’s burgeoning tech community.
Themed “Solve for Africa: Co-Creating a Tech-Enabled Future,” the D.I.C.E mixer seeks to harness the transformative power of technology to address Africa’s most pressing challenges.
With a strong emphasis on unity, innovation, and collaboration, the event endeavors to propel the continent’s digital transformation journey forward.
The driving force behind this visionary initiative, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan, Founder of Beyond Limits, and former Director for West Africa at Google, expressed her anticipation for the event, highlighting the pivotal role of collective effort in Africa’s technological evolution.
“We are at the cusp of a technological revolution in Africa. Harnessing this potential requires collective effort, innovation, and synergy among diverse stakeholders,” remarked Dr. Ehimuan.
DICE 2023 boasts a distinguished lineup of industry trailblazers and thought leaders, including Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications and the Digital Economy, Nigeria; Funke Opeke, Founder of MainStreet Technologies; and Kola Aina, General Partner at Ventures Platform and Chairman of Board, Lagos Angel Network.
These esteemed speakers will offer invaluable insights, shed light on emerging industry trends, and spotlight innovative strategies, fostering an environment conducive to meaningful discourse and idea exchange.
The event’s comprehensive agenda features an array of engaging sessions, including pre- and post-event networking opportunities, fireside chats, Ask Me Anything (AMA) segments, lightning talks, and captivating spoken word and music performances. Driven by a mission to inspire and empower participants, the gathering promises to facilitate a vibrant atmosphere for networking, learning, and collaboration.
Dr. Ehimuan expressed her overarching vision for the event, stating, “Our aim is to convene the brightest minds, provide a melting pot of ideas, and inspire attendees to co-create a brighter, tech-driven future for Africa.” With Dr. Ehimuan’s exceptional track record and dedication to driving digital transformation across the continent, the event is poised to serve as a catalyst for groundbreaking innovation and meaningful progress within the African tech ecosystem.
Startups, tech giants, policymakers, NGOs, and media professionals are encouraged to mark their calendars for this transformative event that aims to set the stage for a thriving, tech-enabled future in Africa.