By Henrietta Madichie
Anambra State stood firmly at the intersection of innovation and opportunity as the Solution Innovation District (SID) hosted the Anambra Experience Centre for the InnovateAI Lagos 2026 Conference.
Bringing one of Nigeria’s most influential Artificial Intelligence gatherings directly to Awka, the live stream experience centre transformed SID, into a hub of forward thinking conversations, collaboration, and real-time learning.
From keynote addresses to expert-led panel discussions, innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, students, and tech enthusiasts across the state gathered to engage with the future not as spectators, but as active participants.
Highlight of the experience was the panel sessions where thought leaders examined Artificial Intelligence beyond the excitement and headlines.
Miss Console, alongside other distinguished speakers, led thought-provoking conversations on AI responsibility, awareness, structure, governance frameworks, and the potential dangers of unregulated systems.
The discussions emphasized that AI is not merely a technological advancement but a societal shift that requires ethical consideration, accountability, and deliberate structure to ensure it strengthens industries, education, governance, and enterprise without creating new risks.
Participants were engaging, asking questions, exploring opportunities, and connecting global insights to local realities. The benefits of the InnovateAI Lagos experience were evident. Attendees gained practical knowledge on emerging AI tools, industry trends, and real world applications that can be translated into skills development, startup growth, and digital transformation.
The networking opportunities created room for collaboration, partnerships, and mentorship that can spark new ventures within Anambra’s growing innovation ecosystem.
By hosting the live experience centre, SID reaffirmed its commitment to making global innovation accessible to local talent and turning exposure into execution. Every session, every insight, and every conversation reinforced one message: Anambra is not on the sidelines of the AI revolution.
The state is actively preparing its people to build responsibly, innovate strategically, and compete globally.
At SID, global conversations become local action. Anambra is not just watching the future unfold it is participating in it.
Henrietta is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
