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Lagos to hosts Nigeria’s biggest tech event, TechPlus 2016


Tech experts, enthusiasts, innovators, policymakers and a vast spectrum of tech-savvy brands and individuals will from 22nd – 23rd July, 2016 be hosted at the biggest tech gathering in Nigeria, #TechPlus2016, billed to hold at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos – Nigeria. With the theme ‘A Connected World’, #TechPlus2016 will converge over 10,000 participants, 60 panelists, 100 exhibitors, 3,000 gamers and hackers, and a wide array of tech-savvy, insight-driven audience across diverse sectors. Featuring five unique segments: Conference, Exhibition, Gaming, Hackathon and Pitch event, #TechPlus2016 provides an avenue to advance technological discourse, innovation, showcase and networks in Nigeria, Africa and beyond. In its second year, Techplus is a gathering of everything technology, providing a robust tripartite tech experience through its conference, exhibition and gaming structures whilst serving as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and market place for the consumers and businesses. Techplus has positioned itself as the premier and most authoritative tech gathering in Nigeria. The maiden edition of the event saw the display of hi-tech innovations and gaming solutions. In a statement by the Managing Director of Connect Marketing; organizers of TechPlus 2016, published on the event website, www.techplus.ng, “Techplus Conference and Expo is a place where new technology comes to life, new products are launched and innovations converge, providing manufacturers, concept generators, software and hardware companies, content developers a platform to bring their products and services to life.” The website also revealed the blend of speakers outlined for the event, parading a list of globally recognised thought leaders, organizational heads, tech advocates, success serial entrepreneurs, innovators, policy makers and trend setters. Primed as the “main platform for new innovations and products to be introduced to consumers and businesses,” TechPlus is organised by Connect Marketing Services. Techplus 2016 is billed to hold from July 21st to 23rd at the Eko Hotels Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Interested participants can pre-register at www.techplus.ng. #TechPlus2016 is sponsored by MTN and supported by Samsung, Jumia, Stanbic, IBST, Megalectrics – operators of Beat, Classic and Naija FM, Teragon, LASAA, Lenovo and Coscharis. For registration, exhibition bookings and further info, contact info@techplus.com.ng, www.techplus.ng. You can also join the conversation online via @techplusng on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and the official hashtag #TechPlus2016.

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