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Busayo Balogun
ConvenerBusayo Balogun is an a global agile leader and project management consultant with over a decade experience of delivering enterprise wide projects across 6 sectors, empowering multicultural and cross functional teams to achieve peak performance using the traditional and agile methodologies. She’s the founder of Agile Together, an EdTech platform (recognized by the US consulate, the UKAid and UKTech initiative) which enables individuals and organizations to up skill their employees with simple tools and relevant courses for better workplace performance. As the convener of the Agile Nexus conference, she is deeply passionate about fostering collaboration and community strength within the Agile ecosystem.
Busayo Balogun
Convener- Email: info@agiletogether.org
Orlando Olumide Odejide PhD
Keynote SpeakerDr Orlando is the Managing Partner of A4S and a director in PSE, Training Heights and CIRC. He is an ISO Management Systems Auditor, Governance, Risk and Compliance Auditor, Enterprise Architect, Programme Director and Trainer with over 23 years' experience in the field of management Consulting, Computing and Information Technology Delivery. He has worked to support over 1000 clients in West and East Africa and presently helps organizations adopt and adapt international Standards and Best Practice for Business and Information Technology (IT).
Orlando Olumide Odejide PhD
Keynote SpeakerIfedayo Durosinmi
PanelistIfedayo Durosinmi – Etti is an Author, Entrepreneur, and young global leader with over 10 years of management and leadership experience working in the finance, marketing, and manufacturing industries. Ife holds a first degree in Biochemistry and an MBA in Global Business. She is the founder of Herconomy, a financial technology platform that helps women securely grow their wealth by offering high-yield savings accounts, community, financial education, discounts on women – centric products and services with a mission and vision to be the most reliable financial services platform for women in Africa. Ife is a Mandela Washington Fellow, the flagship program of the U.S. Government, launched for Young African Leaders. She is also a Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum and she also won the ‘ 2022 Tech Entrepreneur of the Year award’ by Globant, NYSC quoted company that reinvents business through technology and builds business agility to drive better results in a fast-changing context and, is present in over 25 countries. In 2022, she was named one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans by Advance Media and was recently invited to Goalkeepers 2023 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the work we are doing to catalyze progress towards Gender Equality. Ife is also currently appointed as a Youth Advisory Group Member for Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE), a global coalition formed by the World Bank, aimed at providing catalytic support to employment and productive work for 150 million youth by 2030. Since the launch of Herconomy, they have successfully trained over 85,000 women online and offline. In 2021, Herconomy was selected for NASDAQ’s Milestone Makers Program for the work being done to empower women. They are also the first Amazon recruitment partner in Nigeria with a signed partnership in 2021 which has been renewed in 2023. Herconomy recently won the ‘Best Fem Tech Start-up’ award at the African Tech Ecosystem Acceleration – Dakaar Summit 2023 and was selected as a 2023 Google Black Founders Fund recipient. (This is an award where Google provides cash awards – without asking for equity and offers a hands-on support to help black entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses). They were also selected as one of the top 10 Tech Startups in Africa by the prestigious Startup Bootcamp Accelerator Program, Herconomy is positioned to become one of the top Fintech companies in Africa. In March 2018, she was invited to Harvard University as a panelist, to discuss the role of women in democracy and how it impacts businesses in Africa, during their African Development Conference. Ife was also named a Peace Scholar by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was recently selected to receive mentorship from world-renowned artiste and businessman, Akon, because of her contributions to the entrepreneurship sector in Africa. In addition, she is a One Young World Ambassador , listed as one of the top 100 Women by Leading Ladies Africa. In 2018 as well, she received the Women’s Advocacy Award from the West African Leadership Organization, for her exemplary leadership and dedication to the socioeconomic development in West Africa. In 2017, Ifedayo received an award from Vivian Fowler College for Girls, one of Nigeria’s best secondary schools, in recognition of her contribution to women's empowerment.
Ifedayo Durosinmi
PanelistTomi Badejo
PanelistTomi Badejo, currently serving as the Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff for NowNow Digital Systems, epitomizes the blend of strategic leadership and innovative thinking in the digital finance sector. With a stellar career marked by a series of remarkable achievements, Tomi's journey from the role of Head of the Project Management Office to his current executive position is a testament to his exceptional capabilities and dedication. Tomi's robust background in finance has been the cornerstone of his illustrious career. His expertise spans across various domains of financial management and digital transformation, honed through his tenure with prominent international companies and leading banks. Notably, his roles at Access Bank and Sterling Bank provided him with invaluable experience and insights into the complexities of the financial industry. These experiences have equipped him with the skills to drive strategic initiatives and manage large-scale projects with unparalleled efficiency. In his current role as Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff, Tomi plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of NowNow Digital Systems. His visionary approach and strategic acumen have been instrumental in advancing the company's objectives and ensuring sustainable growth. Tomi's leadership style is characterized by a deep commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, where every team member is empowered to contribute to the organization's success.
Tomi Badejo
PanelistDr. Jumoke Aleoke-Malachi
PanelistDr. Jumoke Aleoke-Malachi is an enthusiastic People Practitioner with a wealth of experience spanning over a decade of interfacing with the C-Suites, HR Leaders, and Hiring Managers on all issues as it concerns the HR function, with Talent Management, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, Learning, Agile, Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Culture, and Employee Engagement being her core. She is always excited to share at Career Events with Job Seekers the skills they need to make them marketable and ways to launch their careers. For Experienced Hires, ways to land their dream jobs, develop their careers, and build their network to increase their net worth. She is also passionate about the ways continuous Employee Engagement can boost productivity, building positive Organizational Cultures - ways to achieve toxic-free workplaces, and using Emotional Intelligence to win in all areas of life, especially at work. She founded WorkplacewithJAM, a bespoke People Development, Training & Coaching firm in 2019 established in line with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) to aid career advancement for individuals and improve business outcomes for Organisations. She also founded LifestylewithJAM, an exquisite lifestyle brand that offers a range of Scented Candles, Reed Diffusers and Scented Sprays. This brand was established in line with SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) to promote self-care and the overall well-being of individuals. Dr. Jumoke was one of the five Role Players at the Africa Leadership Award, Mauritius, December 2019. Where she spoke on “The Future of World at Work”. She was also awarded one of “Africa’s Most Talented HR Leaders”. She was recognized and awarded one of the Top 50 Career Influencers in Africa 2020 by Work-Booth Magazine, Nigeria. She was awarded one of the Most Inclusive HR Influencers in 2020 & 2021 by www.socialmicole.com. She was also recognized as one of the 30 Leading Women in HR in Nigeria by WordenHCD for the 2021 & 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration. She was recognized as a Leading Woman in Business, in Business Day’s June 10, 2022 Publication. She made the 100 PowerWoman 2022 list by The PowerWoman Network, Nigeria. She was recognized as one of the 50 Leaders in Agile by Leader’s Hum, October 2022. She was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy and Distinguished Fellow title from the Institute of Leadership, Manpower & Management Development (ILMMD), December 2022. She was also recognized as one of LinkedIn Top Voices (Career) 2023. She was recognized as one of the Top 100 Career Women in Africa by 9to5chick in March 2023. She was recognized as one of the Top 20 Disruptive People Leaders in Nigeria 2023 by Disruptive People in June 2023. She was recognized as one of the Top 100 LinkedIn Creators in Nigeria 2023 by Favikon. She was awarded Lady of Influence 2024 by IDIAS Global Conferences, Paris. She was recognized as one of the Top 10 Influential Female HR & Talent Management Professionals in Nigeria by Nairametrics in July 2024. She is the convener of The Africa Employability Summit
Dr. Jumoke Aleoke-Malachi
PanelistEizu Uwaoma
PanelistEizu Uwaoma is a strategy, business systems and structure expert. He is the founder of Hexavia - a strategy and management consulting firm. He has over a decade experience as a project manager. He sits on multiple boards on co-founding and advisory capacities. He holds three masters, a PMP, a PHD -In-View and over a decade experience in strategy, corporate structuring and project management. He is also a contributing writer on BusinessDay, a regular thought leader guest on AriseNews, a TedX Speaker and an author and a weekly radio show host.