Niyo Group, a collective of EdTech, hair, and beauty disruptive brands, has announced the largest event yet in the tech scene of Birmingham. Niyo Fest, scheduled from 3rd-5th October at Millennium Point, will bring together innovators, investors, industry leaders, and enthusiasts with an expected turnout of around 10,000. The festival will feature an impressive roster of speakers, performers, and sponsors acquired over three days. The festival will also host Niyo Hack, a three-day hackathon with cash prizes and an opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders. This event fuses technology with beauty, fashion, fitness, and culture, to provide attendees with a networking, inspirational, and opportunistic experience in one of the fastest growing tech regions in the UK.
In addition to the speakers, the Niyo Fest will offer sessions designed to impart tools and resources that can improve the technical skills and business acumen of attendees. CEO and founder of Niyo Fest, Oyinkansola Adebayo, emphasizes that the festival is more than just an event, and the strategic design of platform seeks to build a better environment for investment in the national and global female tech economy. With mostly women from underrepresented backgrounds, the festival plans to host 10,000 people in the heart of England’s innovation hub.
“We’re bringing together a team of unique speakers to amplify the incredible work already going on in the region and to inspire tech innovators and cultural voices alike,” said Oyinkansola Adebayo, CEO and founder of Niyo Fest.
Free tickets for Niyo Fest are now available on their website, with paid tickets available that offer exclusive access to the Investor Circle, Hackathon, and other features.
Niyo Fest aims to bring together technology and culture in one event. Attendees will have the chance to learn and collaborate with industry leaders, like Global speaker Vusi Thembekwayo and Dragons Den star, Lottie Whyte. Also speaking at the event are Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, Olori Atuwatse III, Midven Fund Principal, Rupert Lyle, Owner and CEO of Hera Clothing Limited, Paul Richardson, CEO of Yanolja Cloud & CSO of Yanolja Group, Jeff (Jongyoon) Kim, Managing Partner at Akon Lighting, Farouk Khailann, Web 3 entrepreneur Del Titus Bawuah, and Chief Storyteller at Founders Connect, Peace Itimi.
Overall, Niyo Fest offers three days of networking, inspiration, and opportunity, and it’s a must-attend event for anyone in the tech industry.
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