19/12/2025
Osun Tech Exchange 2.0 Charts a New Course for Tech Ecosystem Development in Osun State
On Monday, December 15, 2025, TechPro Institute Nigeria successfully hosted Osun Tech Exchange 2.0 at Leisure Spring Hotel, Osogbo, bringing together government, academia, industry leaders, innovators, and over 240 students from across Osun State.
Held under the theme “Beyond Knowledge: Inspiring Tech Innovation Across Osun,” the event marked a major step toward building a connected, practical, and sustainable tech ecosystem for the state.
Government, Academia & Industry in One Room
The event enjoyed strong institutional presence, with delegations from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Redeemer’s University, Adeleke University, Fountain University, and Federal Polytechnic Ede, alongside ecosystem partners and private-sector leaders.
Guest Speakers
We were honored to receive powerful insights from our Guest Speakers:
• Kamaldeen Raji — Managing Director, AFEX
• Abayomi Oluyede — Director of Operations (Sub-Saharan Africa), Vesti AI
• Engr. (Bar.) Prof. Dayo Shobowale — Dean, Computer & Information Engineering, FUOYE; Proprietor, DABOSS Polytechnic
Each speaker grounded innovation conversations within Osun’s realities, connecting technology, startups, policy, and youth development.
Panel Session: From Skills to Scalable Impact
A highly engaging panel session featured:
• Bldr. Samson Olukayode Akanni Soyebi — Group Managing Director, Honeytreat Group
• Prince Lawal Afeez Oyeyemi — Lead QA Engineer, Payecards UK
• Sh*ttu Abdulafeez Ayorinde — Principal Software Engineer, Moneta Technology Ltd.
• Olaniyan Mutiu — Full-Stack Developer
• Oluwaferanmi Adeleye — Regional Community Manager, NITDA – Digital Literacy for All
• Ayotunde Abdulsalam (DevCode) — Mobile App Engineer
The discussion provided students and founders with practical guidance on careers, startups, product quality, scalability, and global opportunities.
Student Innovation & Exhibitions
Student teams showcased real solutions, with top projects emerging from:
• Fountain University
• Obafemi Awolowo University
• Adeleke University
These projects reflected the creativity and problem-solving capacity already present within Osun institutions.
Looking Ahead
Osun Tech Exchange 2.0 was not just an event — it activated a network. Conversations have already begun around:
• Continuous mentorship
• Campus tech clubs
• Industry collaboration
• Startup support pathways
As shared by M.O. Oladuntoye, General Manager, TechPro Institute Nigeria:
“We didn’t just host a program; we strengthened a community. Osun’s tech future is built when knowledge meets opportunity, structure, and collaboration.”
We extend our appreciation to all speakers, panelists, institutions, partners, volunteers, sponsors, and participants who made this possible.
Osun Tech Exchange 3.0 — the journey continues.