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12/04/2026

Introducing Lanre Basamta - MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

Lanre Basamta is the CEO and Co-founder of Optimus AI Labs with over 20 years of experience across technology, business and marketing. He previously held leadership roles at Interswitch, Cellulant, Sidmach Technologies and SystemSpecs, and now helps enterprises build AI solutions using DataOps, LLMs and RAG.

We’re thrilled to have his strategic eye and industry expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where he’ll help spotlight standout innovations in media, marketing, and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Lanre at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646





Eko Innovation Center GDM GROUP Nigeria Startup Lagos Victor Olugbenga Afolabi Brand Communicator

12/04/2026

Introducing Omotayo Inobeme MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

With over a decade of experience in brand and marketing strategy, Omotayo is a results-driven professional known for leading high impact, multi-channel campaigns that fuel growth and amplify brand narratives.

She has expertly managed multimillion Naira marketing budgets, consistently driving measurable business results. From crafting compelling brand stories to building integrated communications across digital and traditional platforms, Omotayo’s expertise spans marketing communications, project management, and digital advertising.

We’re thrilled to have Omotayo’s strategic insight and marketing expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where she will help identify standout ideas shaping the future of media, marketing and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Omotay at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646



12/04/2026

Introducing Daniel Odunlami - MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

Daniel Odunlami is a marketing powerhouse in Nigeria. He's helped SMEs, top artists, and global brands like Guinness, Knorr, and Pepsi build iconic identities. Currently, he leads marketing at Duke Concept, New York, and Experience Curation at IMX, while consulting on Marketing, Innovation, and Brand Experience.
A leader in innovation, Daniel spearheaded the conceptualization, strategy, and ex*****on of MarkHack, Nigeria's premier Marketing and Media Hackathon.
Recognized as one of Nigeria's Top 35 marketing professionals under 35, he's a sought-after voice on experiential marketing and strategy.
Daniel's driving growth, building capacity, and shaping the future of marketing in Nigeria.

We’re thrilled to have his strategic eye and industry expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where he’ll help spotlight standout innovations in media, marketing, and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Daniel at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646



12/04/2026

Introducing Ayodele Oluleye - MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

Ayodele is a Data and AI leader with over a decade of experience in strategy, data science and artificial intelligence. He leads data and AI initiatives at ARM Group, previously worked at PwC, and is co-organizer of DatafestAfrica. He is also founder of Intellery Newsletter and author of Exploratory Data Analysis with Python Cookbook.

We’re thrilled to have his strategic eye and industry expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where he’ll help spotlight standout innovations in media, marketing, and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Ayodele at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646



11/04/2026

Introducing Rasheed Kareem - MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

Rasheed Kareem is a professional data expert with 12years experience in delivering data solutions, with stints of experience in research, data aggregation, data analytics, statistical modelling, data science, data engineering, machine learning, product/software management and web app automations. Rasheed Kareem have delivered projects in both public and private sectors of Nigeria and had 7years experience in marketing innovation consulting for FMCGs. Big Data Analyst, Marketing Innovation Expert, Project Manager. I am currently a provost at Eko Innovation School.

We’re thrilled to have his strategic eye and industry expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where he’ll help spotlight standout innovations in media, marketing, and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Rasheed at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646





Eko Innovation Center GDM GROUP Nigeria Startup Lagos Victor Olugbenga Afolabi Brand Communicator

10/04/2026

We’re proud to have Technology Mirror as a Media Partner for MarkHack 5.0.

Technology Mirror is a Nigerian digital media platform that covers technology, telecoms, fintech, startups, AI and business. It publishes news, analysis and industry insights, helping readers stay informed about innovation and digital transformation in Nigeria and across Africa.

Stay connected to Technology Mirror as it continues to spotlight brands, marketing, business and industry trends shaping Nigeria and Africa.

Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (WAT)
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Register now: markhack.tech/register

For sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership opportunities, contact: +234 703 186 9646





Eko Innovation Center GDM GROUP Nigeria Startup Lagos Victor Olugbenga Afolabi Brand Communicator

09/04/2026

We’re proud to have Africa.com as a Media Partner for MarkHack 5.0.

Africa.com is a digital media and storytelling platform focused on Africa. It publishes news, analysis and features about the continent’s business, innovation, culture, travel and politics for a global audience.

Stay connected to Africa.com as it continues to share Africa’s stories, spotlight innovation and shape conversations around business, culture and opportunity across the continent.

Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (WAT)
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Register now: markhack.tech/register

For sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership opportunities, contact: +234 703 186 9646





Eko Innovation Center GDM GROUP Nigeria Startup Lagos Victor Olugbenga Afolabi Brand Communicator

09/04/2026

We’re proud to have Brand Times as a Media Partner for MarkHack 5.0.

Brand Times is a Nigerian digital media platform focused on brand news, marketing, business, technology and industry trends. It publishes news, analysis, reports and features that connect brands with consumers while spotlighting developments across Nigeria and Africa.

Stay connected to Brand Times as it continues to spotlight brands, marketing, business and industry trends shaping Nigeria and Africa.

Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (WAT)
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Register now: markhack.tech/register

For sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership opportunities, contact: +234 703 186 9646





Brand Communicator GDM GROUP Nigeria Startup Lagos Victor Olugbenga Afolabi Eko Innovation Center

09/04/2026

Introducing Bukayo Ewuoso - MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

Bukayo Ewuoso is Director of Business at Reech Africa, with over nine years of experience driving digital transformation, marketing and business growth across Africa. He has managed portfolios worth more than $3 million, built AdTech businesses, led international marketing operations, and worked with brands including Coca-Cola, MTN and Nestlé.

We’re thrilled to have his strategic eye and industry expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where he’ll help spotlight standout innovations in media, marketing, and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Bukayo at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646





Eko Innovation Center GDM GROUP Nigeria Startup Lagos Victor Olugbenga Afolabi Brand Communicator

08/04/2026

Introducing Michael Adeyeye - MarkHack 5.0 Selection Juror!

Michael Adeyeye is a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer at MTN Nigeria with experience across telecoms, oil and gas, consulting and FMCG. Driven by a solution-first approach, he helps organizations scale through data intelligence and has trained over 1,000 students across four continents.

We’re thrilled to have his strategic eye and industry expertise on board as a Selection Juror at MarkHack 5.0, where he’ll help spotlight standout innovations in media, marketing, and technology.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with top minds like Adeyeye at Nigeria’s most exciting marketing and tech conference!

Register to attend at
markhack.tech/register

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Sponsorship, Collaboration & Partnership Opportunities, Contact +234 703 186 9646



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