International Sensitization Workshop on Leveraging the Nigerian
Economy through Additive Manufacturing and
Digital Imaging Technologies
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The international sensitization workshop on Leveraging the Nigerian Economy through Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Digital Imaging Technologies promises to be a gathering of additive manufacturing experts, policy makers, manufacturers, technology companies, technology enthusiast and human capital developers, among others.
The workshop is a product of a collaboration between AE-FUNAI and Steinbeis Consulting Center – IMAPS Institute for Material Applications & 3D Printing Solutions, Karlsruhe, Germany. Among other goals, it aims at highlighting opportunities hidden in the global skills knowledge gap, with special attention to skills in Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) and Digital Imaging Technologies. It will also update participants on providers of 3D printing services and training in the Nigerian space.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
- Network with policy-setting stakeholders at the Federal and State Level;
- Encounter opportunities for collaboration and knowledge transfer;
- Share conversations with policy makers as regards the 4th Industrial Revolution and Nigeria’s preparations towards it;
- Identify emerging opportunities for career engagement in the digital economy;
- Explore business opportunities in the additive manufacturing industry;
- Learn how/where to access or acquire specialized skills and services in 3D Additive Manufacturing in Nigeria;
- etc
WHO YOU MAY MEET AT THE EVENT
- Policy makers working on leapfrogging Nigeria to relevance in Industry 4.0;
- Other Federal and State Government stakeholders and their agencies.
- Young people who are wondering how to seek economic wellbeing and social relevance from legitimate technology-related professions;
- Providers of Additive Manufacturing and digital Imaging services;
- Owners of factories, factory managers and maintenance engineers who are seeking relief in the cost-savings and reduced downtimes from 3D printing of parts and spares;
- Prosthetics & orthotics providers that hope to enjoy higher precision, speed and cost savings from 3D printing of parts;
- Organizations whose operations depend on mission-critical small parts;
- Museums and art galleries that find value in miniaturized versions of large artefacts;
- Providers of customized gift items;
- World-renowned organizations
- Academia and research institutions
- Technology and IT companies
- Technology enthusiasts
- Developers of human capital with interest in Industry 4.0-readiness.
- etc.
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Brando Okolo
Director/Leiter des Steinbeis-Beratungszentrums IMAPS
Institute for Material Applications & 3D Printing Solutions
Willy-Andreas-Allee 19
76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
PROPOSED PARTNERS
● Federal Polytechnic Nekede
● Federal Ministry of Science and Technology
● Nigerian Communications Commission
● NAPTIP
● The World Bank
● European Union
● Google
● MTN
● The Sun Newspapers
● This Day Newspapers
● Guardian Newspapers
● Eastern Reckoner
● AIT
● Channels TV
CONTACT US
Chiaka: 08034739647
chiaka.nnodi@funai.edu.ng
chiakaadaure@gmail.com
Chris: 08038127484
chrisuwadoka@hotmail.com
chris.uwadoka@funai.edu.ng