SGIT 2026 Conference - United Kingdom

SGIT 2026 Conference - United Kingdom

22 October 2026 - Horton Barn, Horton Building, University of Bradford.

  • Venue Horton Barn, Horton Building, University of Bradford.
  • Date 22 October 2026
  • Speakers 13 Speakers
  • Seats 200

This event has taken place. Browse the schedule, speakers, and gallery below.

Join us live for a day of keynotes, workshops, networking, and the inaugural SGIT Awards — celebrating the students, graduates, and organisations shaping the future of tech. Featuring workshops and networking, tech product shows and expos, and awards and recognitions.

Event Schedule

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Doors Open

Registration, Seating & Informal Networking

Arrive, register, and network before the programme begins.

Horton Barn, Horton Building, University of Bradford
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Welcome Address

The convener delivers a welcome address to the attendees and officially declares the conference open.

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Keynote

Mayor's Welcome Address

The Lord Mayor of Bradford will officially welcome attendees to the event as the special guest of honor

12:15PM - 12:35PM Keynote

The Future Of Opportunity: Connecting Talent, Innovation & Economic Growth

Keynote will be delivered by the CEO of Yeme Tech, Amir Hussain

Our Speakers

CLLR CHRIS HERD

Lord Mayor Of Bradford

CHUKWUEMEKA OSUJI

Convener SGIT

AMIR HUSSAIN

CEO, Yeme Tech

Dr OLUSHOLA KOLAWOLE (OAK)

Founder/Director African Business Association-Yorkshire

ANNA FISHER

Career & Employability Services Consultant, University of Bradford

IFEANYI MADU

Software Developer, The Range

MELANIE E DENYER

Analytics Consultant

TEMITOPE AWERE

CEO, Agility Matrix

AYISHA HAMEED

Digital Inclusion Service Lead, Bradford Council

CHIDOZIE MANAGWU

AI Expert & Software Developer

DR. VICTOR ADEKUNLE

Founder, London Center For Analytics

FELICIA OMOEDIALE

Cybersecurity & AI GRC Expert/Professional

IYANUOLUWA ENOCH OKE

Machine learning & AI expert

Award Nominees

TECH LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award is set out to recognize abd celebrate exceptional individuals who have shown great leadership in the technology ecosystem.

Amir Hussain

Amir Hussain

CEO Yeme Tech

OUTSTANDING STUDENT/GRADUATE AWARD

The outstanding student/graduate award seeks to identify and celebrate exceptional students/graduates with great academic and technical prowess who are making giant strides in the technology ecosystem with a potential to become leaders in the future.

PAUL ADENIYI

PAUL ADENIYI

Data Analyst @ Amdari

OLAJUMOKE AKINREMI

OLAJUMOKE AKINREMI

Data Scientist & Founder Havilah Grace Digital

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The community impact award category identifies and honors individuals who are making significant contributions towards improving lives and communities through technology.

Dr Victor Adekunle

Dr Victor Adekunle

Founder London Center for Analytics

EMERGING TECH TALENT AWARD

As the name implies, the emerging tech talent award category seeks to honor and celebrate the early years tech professionals who are already making significant contributions towards improving the digital technology ecosystem.

EPHRAIM NWACHUKWU

EPHRAIM NWACHUKWU

Data Expert & Founder @ Ctron

BASHIR ABUBAKAR

BASHIR ABUBAKAR

Mental Health Data Analyst @ Yorkshire Ambulance Service- NHS

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