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, welcoming 10,000 people to Millennium Point, one of the city’s most prominent tech hubs.
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 is combining tech, 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 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
From 3rd to 5th October established names will be sharing career experience with some of the most exciting and disruptive names in the worlds of business and tech.
The festival will also offer a variety of engaging sessions designed to equip attendees with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Designed to help develop technical skills, gain business acumen, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, the schedule will provide deep insights into a number of core business pillars.
Oyinkansola Adebayo, the CEO and Founder at Niyo Fest said:
“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 economy.
“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 cultural and innovation hub: Birmingham.
“It’s set to be an incredible three days and we can’t wait to see you all there!”
Chief Community Officer, Laolu Dada adds:
“Niyo Fest is an ambitious global showcase of innovation & Empowerment from the West Midlands to the world! This is a new initiative with women in mind. We are galvanising, educating and driving change by raising aspirations, and equipping women for the future.”
Niyo Fest will also play host to an intense 3-day Hackathon with teams invited to compete to win cash prizes for creating a winning SDG-focused product. Interested applicants can apply on the Niyo Fest website and successful submissions will be invited to participate and showcase their skills to a panel of expert judges.
With more names to be announced, the event is set to be the culmination of culture and business in the West Midlands with a truly global roster of speakers. Free Niyo Fest tickets are now available as well as paid tickets offering exclusive access to the Investor Circle, the Hackathon, and more.