Stakeholders in the creative industry will be focusing on the impact of digital innovation on the sector at this year’s Art of Technology Lagos.
The event, which is organized by the Eko Innovation Centre in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, is themed ‘The Creative Economy and A Digital Lagos’.
In a statement announcing the event on Thursday, the organisers said that the theme of the conference was crucial to shaping the future of the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria.
Part of the statement read: “Lagos’ creative economy sector is a dynamic force that fuels the state’s economic growth, encompassing diverse industries such as film, music, fashion, design, and advertising. This ecosystem thrives on the brilliance and innovation of its workforce, playing a pivotal role in driving economic progress.
“Under the theme: “The Creative Economy and A Digital Lagos,” AOT 5.0 will be a platform for thought-provoking discussions, insights, and strategies that will steer these industries toward greater heights.”
The conference will include diving into the intersection of creativity and technology, uncovering how digital innovation enhances the creative economy’s potential, taking a look at the transformation of Lagos into a digital hub, empowering creatives and networking with industry peers, startups, investors, policymakers, and technologists, fostering collaborations that will shape the future of Lagos.