{"id":13138,"date":"2026-11-09T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/aot-lagos-8-0-returns-with-bold-focus-on-ai-ethics-and-digital-governance\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T12:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:00:54","slug":"aot-lagos-8-0-returns-with-bold-focus-on-ai-ethics-and-digital-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/aot-lagos-8-0-returns-with-bold-focus-on-ai-ethics-and-digital-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"AOT Lagos 8.0 Returns with Bold Focus on AI, Ethics and Digital Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Africa accelerates its digital transformation journey, the conversation is no longer simply about adopting new technologies, it is now about ensuring they are deployed responsibly, governed effectively, and trusted by the people they serve.<\/p>\n

It is against this backdrop that the Eko Innovation Centre<\/strong>, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology<\/strong>, announces the 8th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 8.0)<\/strong>, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 3 December 2026<\/strong>, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Now in its eighth year, AOT Lagos has welcomed over 125,000 participant<\/strong>s, hosted 340 speakers<\/strong>, delivered 262 keynote sessions<\/strong>, and generated more than 15 million engagements<\/strong> across 145 countries<\/strong>. More importantly, AOT Lagos has evolved beyond a conference into a platform for collaboration and policy development, contributing to landmark initiatives including the Lagos Innovation Master Plan, Startup Lagos, the Talent Acceleration Masterplan<\/strong>, the Lagos Digital Service Portal<\/strong>, and the Lagos Digital Service Portal 2.0 (Chatbot Inclusive)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cBeyond Smart Cities: Tech Adoption \u00d7 Ethics \u00d7 Governance,<\/em><\/strong>\u201d reflects one of the defining conversations of our time. As artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, connected services, and data-driven technologies continue to transform economies and societies, governments and businesses must ensure innovation is underpinned by transparency, accountability, inclusion, and public trust.<\/p>\n

Bringing these critical conversations to the forefront, AOT Lagos 8.0 will feature a distinguished line-up of technology leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and global industry experts<\/strong>, including Dr. Bosun Tijani<\/strong>, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Sade Dada<\/strong>, Head of Public Policy, Anglophone West Africa at Meta, Engr. Abisoye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coker-Odusote<\/strong>, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management<\/p>\n

Commission (NIMC), the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State Olatubosun Alake<\/strong> and more. Their participation will bring diverse perspectives to the conference\u2019s central conversations around responsible AI adoption, digital governance, smart infrastructure, the future of work, digital inclusion, and sustainable innovation.<\/p>\n

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Speaking on this year\u2019s edition, Victor Afolabi, Founder of Eko Innovation Centre, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnology is changing faster than ever before, but sustainable progress depends on more than innovation alone. It requires responsible adoption, effective governance, and meaningful collaboration across the public and private sectors. AOT Lagos 8.0 provides a platform for the conversations, partnerships, and ideas that will help shape Africa\u2019s digital future.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s conference will feature executive keynotes, policy dialogues, ministerial roundtables, technology exhibitions, startup showcases, investment engagements, and strategic conversations across eight thematic tracks covering:<\/p>\n