On Thursday 2nd July, we convened The AI Conversation: Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria – Balancing Regulation and Innovation.
The discussion reinforced something increasingly difficult to ignore: AI is no longer a conversation about the future. It is already reshaping how we live, work, make decisions, and deliver value.
As its influence grows, so does our responsibility to ask the right questions.
How do we encourage innovation while putting safeguards in place? What kind of legal and policy framework does Nigeria need to support responsible AI adoption? How do we address issues of privacy, accountability, bias, and the changing nature of work? And perhaps most importantly, what role should government, industry, academia, and civil society each play in building an AI ecosystem that benefits everyone?
These were some of the questions that guided our conversation.
One key takeaway stood out: innovation thrives where trust exists. Regulation should not be seen as a barrier to technological progress, but as a foundation that enables innovation to scale responsibly and sustainably.
We are grateful to our distinguished speakers for sharing their expertise and perspectives, and to everyone who joined us and contributed thoughtful questions and insights throughout the session.
At T&A Legal, we believe meaningful progress begins with meaningful dialogue. We remain committed to creating spaces where law, technology, policy, and innovation intersect to shape solutions for Nigeria’s future.
The conversation doesn’t end here. In many ways, it is only getting started.
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The AI Conversation is today!🥳
In less than three hours, policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technologists, and business leaders will come together for what promises to be the most important gathering on artificial intelligence governance Nigeria has hosted.
This is not a conference about what AI can do. It is a conversation about what we do with AI, and who is responsible when things go wrong.
Join in live on YouTube by 10:00am.
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Tomorrow, 2nd July, 2026, T&A Legal will convene The AI Conversation, the most important gathering on artificial intelligence governance Nigeria has hosted.
Policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technologists, and business leaders will come together to examine the critical issues shaping Nigeria’s AI future: governance, accountability, privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and public trust.
Kindly note that registration for physical attendance is now closed and we are only accepting registrations for virtual attendance.
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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The AI Conversation is a day away!💙
Tomorrow, you will hear directly from policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders who are actively shaping Nigeria’s AI landscape.
You will sit in a room with founders, regulators, and legal minds who are dealing with the exact same uncertainty you might be dealing with in your own work and you’ll walk away with something most events don’t give you: a clearer sense of where things are actually heading, not just where they could be heading.
🗓️2ND JULY, 2026
🔗https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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Here is everything you need to know about attending The AI Conversation👇🏻
What is The AI Conversation?
The AI Conversation is a summit convened by T&A Legal bringing together policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technology leaders, and business executives to examine the legal, ethical, and policy questions shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Nigeria.
Who is this event for?
If you engage AI in your work, your business, your practice, or your world in any way, this event is for you. Whether you are a legal professional, a technologist, a business executive, a policymaker, a student, or simply someone who wants to understand where Nigeria stands on AI, there is a seat at this table for you.
When and where is it holding?
The AI Conversation holds on Thursday, 2nd July 2026. The physical event is at Landmark Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. The virtual event equally hold on YouTube Live allowing you to be a part of this summit from anywhere in the world.
Is the event only physical or can I join online?
The AI Conversation is available both physically and virtually. Whether you are in Lagos or not, you can still be part of the conversation. Simply register for the virtual stream and you will have full access to the sessions on July 2nd.
How do I register to attend virtually?
It's simple. All you have to do is visit here: https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99
Can I ask questions during the sessions?
Yes. Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during the sessions. Full instructions on how to participate will be shared in your registration confirmation email.
The AI conversation begins on July 2nd. Register today and be part of it from wherever you are.
Two days from now, a conversation Nigeria cannot afford to miss begins.
T&A Legal is bringing together policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technologists, and business leaders to confront the questions that matter most about artificial intelligence in Nigeria.
Governance. Regulation. Accountability. Innovation. Privacy.
This is not about what AI can do. It is about what we do with AI, and who answers when things go wrong.
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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They will be in the room on 2nd July, 2026. The question is will you be in the room too?
Yet to register? We still have room for you. Reserve your spot to join us virtually this Thursday.
🗓️2ND JULY, 2026
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Wondering why you should attend the AI conversation on 2nd July, 2026? Swipe to find answers>>>>>
Reserve your spot to join us virtually this Thursday.
🗓️2ND JULY, 2026
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Wondering why you should attend the AI conversation on 2nd July, 2026? Swipe to find answers>>>>>
Reserve your spot to join us virtually this Thursday.
🗓️2ND JULY, 2026
🔗https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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In three days, T&A Legal will convene The AI Conversation, the most important gathering on artificial intelligence governance Nigeria has hosted.
Policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technologists, and business leaders will come together to examine the critical issues shaping Nigeria’s AI future: governance, accountability, privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and public trust.
Kindly note that registration for physical attendance is now closed and we are only accepting registrations for virtual attendance.
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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Meet Our Speaker - Sharon Okpo
We are delighted to welcome Sharon Okpo as a moderator at the T&A Legal AI Summit: The AI Conversation.
Sharon Okpo is a Senior Counsel at Tunde & Adisa Legal Practitioners (T&A Legal) in Lagos, where she is a key member of the corporate-commercial and data protection/privacy practice teams. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2018, she has built expertise at the intersection of law, technology, and regulation, advising clients on data protection compliance under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, corporate transactions, and digital trade under the AfCFTA framework.
She is a contributor to the DPO Africa Network’s publication, Data Protection Foundations, and serves as Regional Representative for West Africa at the Afronomicslaw Academic Forum, where she contributes to research and discourse on African economic law and policy.
Sharon’s interest in Al governance flows naturally from her work in data protection and digital trade regulation, areas where the implications of Al are already deeply felt. As moderator, she brings sharp analytical instincts and a practitioner’s eye for where policy meets real-world impact.
Join us as Sharon Okpo moderates an insightful discussion on AI governance, data protection, and the policies shaping the future of responsible innovation in Africa.
📍LEISURE HALL, LANDMARK TOWERS, ONIRU, LAGOS
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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Meet Our Speaker - @yinkaobebe
We are delighted to welcome Yinka Obebe as a speaker at the T&A Legal AI Summit: The AI Conversation.
Yinka Obebe is an economic strategist, systems thinker, and public intellectual. He is the Founder and CEO of Popcentral, Co-Founder of Mefa Venues, and Co-Founder of Clarity House, an intelligence platform spanning media, research, and advisory. Through his widely followed digital platforms, he helps investors, operators, and decision-makers understand the structures shaping Nigerian and African wealth. His work focuses on economic narratives, systems thinking, and the intersection of technology, capital, and development in Africa.
Join us as Yinka Obebe brings a systems-thinking perspective to the conversation on technology, economic strategy, innovation, and the future of AI-driven growth in Africa.
📍LEISURE HALL, LANDMARK TOWERS, ONIRU, LAGOS
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/9NovJ1mRUD (Physical Attendance)
https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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Four days from now, a conversation Nigeria cannot afford to miss begins.
T&A Legal is bringing together policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technologists, and business leaders to confront the questions that matter most about artificial intelligence in Nigeria.
Governance. Regulation. Accountability. Innovation. Privacy.
This is not about what AI can do. It is about what we do with AI, and who answers when things go wrong.
📍LEISURE HALL, LANDMARK TOWERS, ONIRU, LAGOS
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/9NovJ1mRUD (Physical Attendance)
https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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In five days, T&A Legal will convene The AI Conversation, the most important gathering on artificial intelligence governance Nigeria has hosted.
Policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, technologists, and business leaders will come together to examine the critical issues shaping Nigeria’s AI future: governance, accountability, privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and public trust.
This is not a conference about what AI can do. It is a conversation about what we do with AI, and who is responsible when things go wrong.
Seats are limited and registration is filling quickly. Secure yours today:
Physical Attendance: https://t.co/9NovJ1mRUD
Virtual Attendance: https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99
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The AI Conversation is in 6 days!
Have you secured your seat?
📍LEISURE HALL, LANDMARK TOWERS, ONIRU, LAGOS
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
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Meet Our Speaker - Dr. Jinmisayo Awokola
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jinmisayo Awokola as a speaker at the T&A Legal AI Summit: The AI Conversation.
Dr. Jinmisayo Awokola is a technology executive, AI literacy coach, and digital transformation practitioner with over 17 years of experience spanning artificial intelligence, digital policy, fintech, and cloud infrastructure. He serves as Director of Business Development at Unitellas Edge Cloud Services and Co-Founder of Digitek Innovation Limited. A PhD Computer Scientist and Hasso Plattner Institute Doctoral Fellow, he is widely recognized for advancing AI literacy, digital innovation, and responsible AI governance across Africa.
Join us as Dr. Awokola brings his expertise to the conversation on AI literacy, digital transformation, responsible AI governance, and the future of innovation in Africa.
📍LEISURE HALL, LANDMARK TOWERS, ONIRU, LAGOS
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/9NovJ1mRUD (Physical Attendance)
https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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Meet Our Speaker - Olivia Plesch
We are delighted to welcome Olivia Plesch as a global insight speaker at the T&A Legal AI Summit: The AI Conversation.
Olivia Plesch is a German Attorney-at-Law, Founder and Managing Attorney of Plesch Legal, a boutique law firm specializing in AI, technology, digital, and IT law. She also serves as Legal Counsel for Technology, Digital and AI Law at Robert Bosch GmbH, where she advises on international AI, software, cloud, and digital transformation projects.
With over seven years of experience in global technology organizations, Olivia Plesch specializes in AI governance, technology regulation, data protection, cybersecurity, and cross-border technology transactions. She is particularly recognized for translating complex regulatory requirements into practical governance frameworks and scalable compliance strategies that enable responsible innovation.
Olivia Plesch completed the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and holds a law degree from Humboldt University of Berlin. She is a member of the Association of European Attorneys (AEA).
Join us as Olivia Plesch shares valuable insights on AI governance, regulatory compliance, digital policy, and the frameworks needed to foster innovation while safeguarding public trust.
📍LEISURE HALL, LANDMARK TOWERS, ONIRU, LAGOS
🗓️ 2ND JULY, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/9NovJ1mRUD (Physical Attendance)
https://t.co/jZbNmJ5q99 (Virtual Attendance)
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