Get ready to be part of a groundbreaking Nigeria Telecommunication Innovation Conference that will redefine the landscape of telecommunications in Nigeria and Africa! Indeed, the 1st International Conference on Telecommunication (CONECT 2024) is just around the corner. It significantly promises to bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements and challenges in this dynamic field.
Key Highlights of CONECT 2024:
Theme: Communications, Optimization, Networking, and Emerging Concepts in Telecommunication
Dates: December 1st – 3rd, 2024
Location: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Organizers: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) & Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Centre of Excellence in Telecommunication
Why Attend Nigeria Telecommunication Innovation Conference: CONECT 2024?
- Gain insights into the latest trends: Learn about the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of telecommunications, including 5G, AI, IoT, and more.
- Network with industry leaders: Connect with experts from around the world and build valuable relationships.
- Discover innovative solutions: Explore new approaches to addressing challenges in telecommunication, such as rural connectivity, cybersecurity, and network optimization.
Researchers and industry practitioners are therefore invited to contribute to the advancement of the field: It’s certainly an opportunity to share your research and ideas with the community and help shape the future of telecommunications.
The Value of Nigeria Telecommunication Innovation Conference for Nigeria and Africa
CONECT 2024 evidently has the potential to make a significant contribution to the development of Nigeria and Africa by:
- Bridging the digital divide: Promoting rural connectivity and digital inclusion to ensure that everyone has access to essential services and opportunities.
- Promoting technological advancement: Fostering innovation, research, and development in the telecommunications sector to drive economic growth and competitiveness.
- Addressing security challenges: Enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
- Fostering collaboration and partnerships: Building relationships between researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to facilitate knowledge sharing and cooperation.
- Driving economic growth: Creating jobs, attracting investment, and enabling digital transformation to boost economic development.
Sub-themes to be Covered:
- Core Communication
- Modeling/Optimization/Theoretical Domain
- Computing Domain
- Local Telecommunication Issues
Call for Papers:
The Nigeria Telecommunication Innovation Conference invites submissions of original, unpublished research in the form of full papers or extended abstracts. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and published in the conference proceedings.
From Infrastructure to Ingenuity: Building Nigeria’s Telecom Future
CONECT 2024, without doubt, raises the need to address both the challenges and opportunities within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, particularly from an innovation policy perspective.
Basically, the Nigeria Telecommunication Innovation Conference should address the crucial issue of ensuring robust and affordable internet connectivity. Infrastructure development must particularly include power supply and transportation systems.
Additionally, education and skills development should be prioritized so that the nation has the capacity to develop and harness telecom to meet its needs and vision. Accordingly, there must be sufficient funding not only for education and training but also for research and development. The role of entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem is especially vital.
Digital literacy and cybersecurity are core to realizing meaningful value from telecom infrastructure and investment. Telecom is more of a foundation than an end in itself; it should enable ingenuity, problem-solving, and productivity.
An innovative and conducive regulatory environment is undoubtedly essential to fostering innovation, collaboration, investment, and fair participation by stakeholders. Innovative regulation should be a norm not an aberration.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a historic event that will shape the future of telecommunications in Nigeria and Africa!
Author: Jide Awe
Science, Technology and Innovation policy advisor.
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