SGIT Inaugural Conference 2025

SGIT Inaugural Conference 2025

26 July 2025 - University of Bradford

  • Venue University of Bradford
  • Date 26 July 2025
  • Speakers 12 Speakers
  • Seats 500 People

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

Our first-ever conference brought together students, graduates, and industry professionals for a day of keynotes, panels, and networking exploring the future of technology.

Event Schedule

11AM - 12PM Registration

Registration, welcome and coffee.

Arrive early to collect your badge, grab a coffee, and mingle with fellow attendees before the day begins.

Great hall entrance
12PM - 12:30PM Opening Keynote

Setting the Stage—Key Trends and Opportunities in Today's Tech Landscape

Our keynote speaker will highlight the big-picture shifts shaping the industry and set the themes we'll explore throughout the conference.

Great Hall
12:30PM - 2PM 1st Session

The Future Is Now—Emerging Technologies and Their Impact

Dive into cutting-edge innovations—from AI and blockchain to quantum computing—and learn how they're already transforming businesses and society.

Great Hall
2PM - 2:30PM Networking Break

Networking Break

Stretch your legs, refill your coffee, and connect with speakers and peers to discuss insights from the morning sessions.

2:30PM - 4PM 2nd Session

Innovation for Social Good—Leveraging Tech for Positive Change

Discover case studies and strategies for using technology to address pressing social and environmental challenges.

Great Hall
4PM - 4:15PM Lunch

Lunch & Networking Break

Enjoy a light lunch and informal networking; exchange ideas and forge new partnerships over sandwiches and salads.

4:15PM - 4:30PM Panel Discussion

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Future of Tech Leadership

Industry leaders share experiences and best practices for building inclusive teams that drive creativity and performance.

Great Hall
4:30PM - 5:30PM 3rd Session

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Tech Industry

Panelists and presenters tackle today's biggest hurdles—regulation, talent shortages, cybersecurity—and explore how to turn them into advantages.

Great Hall
5:30PM - 6PM Closing Keynote

Closing Keynote & Conference Wrap-Up

Our final speaker will synthesize the day's learnings and leave you with actionable takeaways to apply in your own work.

Great Hall

Our Speakers

Amir Hussain

CEO, YEMETECH

David Summerbell

Ecosystem Manager (Barclays Eagle Labs)

Adaora Nwodo

Founder / ED, Nexascale

David Ageba

CEO, Advance Careers UK

Temitope Awere

Lead Agile Consultant

Thompson Ikechukwu

Data Scientist and AI Researcher

Akwiwu-Uzoma Chukwuebuka

AI and Data Expert

Chukwuemeka Osuji

CEO, MC Heritage Consulting Ltd

Nnadozie Eneremadu

Applications System Analyst

Ifeanyi Madu

Software Developer, The Range

Onyinye Nwachukwu

Product Manager

Cjay Awere

Cybersecurity Consultant