A new festival in October will see technology and culture collide with around 10,000 people expected at Millennium Point.
Niyo Group, the collective of disruptive EdTech, hair and beauty brands has announced its biggest event yet in the heart of Birmingham’s bustling tech scene.
Niyo Fest will host an impressive roster of speakers, performers and sponsors across three days. The festival will also host Niyo Hack, a three-day hackathon with cash prizes and the chance to collaborate with industry leaders.
Bringing together innovators, investors, industry leaders and enthusiasts from around the world, Niyo Fest says it is fusing tech with the worlds of beauty, fashion, fitness and culture to create a festival of networking, opportunity and inspiration in the heart of one of the UK’s fastest growing tech regions.
The three-day event from 3rd-5th October will also welcome talks from industry leaders and game changing innovators including:
- Global speaker, entrepreneur, and businessman, Vusi Thembekwayo
- Dragons Den star, Lottie Whyte
- 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 with recent appearances at the UN, Del Titus Bawuah
- Chief Storyteller at Founders Connect, Peace Itimi
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The festival will also offer a variety of engaging sessions designed to equip attendees with tools and resources around technical skills and business acumen.
“Niyo Fest is more than just a festival – it’s a platform strategically designed to build a better environment for investment in the national and global female tech economy,” said Oyinkansola Adebayo, CEO and founder of Niyo Fest.
“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.
“We are thrilled to be gathering 10,000 people – with the majority of people being women from underrepresented backgrounds – in the heart of England’s innovation hub.
“It’s set to be an incredible three days and we can’t wait to see you all there.”
Free Niyo Fest tickets are now available – as well as paid tickets offering exclusive access to the Investor Circle, Hackathon and more – here.
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