Hamzat, Alake, Others Chart Path To Sustainable Lagos At Aot 7.0

The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos AOT conference took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, drawing a diverse audience from across Nigerias technology and innovation ecosystem. Policymakers, founders, researchers, developers, investors and public-sector leaders convened to explore how emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, could shape a more sustainable and resilient Lagos. Themed "Future Technologies a Sustainable Lagos," this years gathering continued the tradition of bringing together the citys major innovation players to exchange ideas on digital transformation, economic growth and long-term development. Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat addressed the audience, highlighting the states ongoing efforts to build a connected and technology-driven megacity. He spoke about recent expansions in digital infrastructure and shared updates on research funding and smart-city initiatives already underway. He also referenced the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Councils LASRIC support for more than 75 startups across agritech, edtech, construction tech and climate-focused innovation. The Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tubosun Alake, also spoke at the event, reflecting on seven years of AOT and the growing influence of the Lagos tech ecosystem. He noted that Lagos-based startups attracted more than 6 billion in investment between 2019 and 2024, representing the bulk of Nigerias tech funding within that period. As in previous years, the event drew notable figures from within and outside Nigerias tech and policy circles. Attendees included Dr. Victor Afolabi of Eko Innovation Centre Sara Sabry, CEO of Deep Space Initiative and the first Egyptian astronaut Dr. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency and Seyi Akindeinde, Founder of Hyperspace Technologies Ltd, among others. The conference featured panel discussions, keynote conversations, and networking sessions, creating space for dialogue on how future technologies may drive inclusive development and sustainable growth in Lagos.