Ibadan Rising #2

​Theme: Balancing the Need to Build for a Local Market with Global Relevance

​As Ibadan’s ecosystem continues to grow, how can founders and innovators design solutions that serve local markets while maintaining global relevance? This edition will explore that balance through an intimate conversation with experienced founders and ecosystem builders reflecting on how to design for local needs while aiming for global relevance.

​Programme Highlights

​• Candid conversation with Idowu Akinde, CEO, Impact Hub Lagos

​• Ecosystem talk with Idowu Akinde (CEO, Impact Hub Lagos), Damilola Adediran (Founder, CodeSchool Africa), and Dr. Wole Odetayo (CEO/MD, SWIT)

​• Collaborative challenge where participants tackle innovation challenges in small groups

​• Followed by a community hangout to unwind, connect, and spark new collaborations

​Free but registration is mandatory, limited to 50 participants

​About Ibadan Rising
Born from the growing creative and tech momentum in Ibadan and Oyo State, Ibadan Rising is a gathering designed to connect, inspire, and strengthen the city’s innovation ecosystem.
The series responds to key local needs, greater visibility for emerging talents and initiatives, more regular opportunities for dialogue, and stronger collaboration across tech, creative, and innovative communities.

​Each edition blends authenticity and structure through short spotlights, open conversations, and meaningful networking moments, all in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the city’s unique spirit.