{"id":2641,"date":"2026-10-14T11:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2026-11-11T07:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T07:55:30","slug":"innofest-3-0-hosts-inspiring-tech-talk-on-entrepreneurship-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edc.nsuk.edu.ng\/?p=2641","title":{"rendered":"Innofest 3.0 Hosts Inspiring Tech Talk on Entrepreneurship in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2641\" class=\"elementor elementor-2641\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a456104 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a456104\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Development Centre (EDC) successfully hosted an engaging Tech Talk on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, at the EDC Centre, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The session, themed <strong>&#8220;Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI,&#8221;<\/strong> was delivered by Mr. Sulaiman Hamza Abdulwahab, who shared valuable insights into the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on entrepreneurship, business development, and innovation.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The discussion explored how emerging AI technologies are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape, creating new business opportunities, improving productivity, and reshaping the way entrepreneurs develop ideas, deliver solutions, and compete in an increasingly digital economy.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The session was graced by the Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre and other staff members, whose presence underscored the Centre&#8217;s commitment to promoting innovation, technological advancement, and entrepreneurial capacity development.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Tech Talk also provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the importance of embracing digital transformation and equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a technology-driven world.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The session was convened by Prof. Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju, whose leadership and commitment continue to support the Centre&#8217;s efforts towards fostering an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event forms part of the preparatory activities for <strong>Innofest 3.0 &amp; Heritage Expo<\/strong>, an initiative designed to celebrate innovation, showcase entrepreneurial ideas, promote collaboration, and create opportunities for emerging businesses.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through initiatives such as this Tech Talk, the Entrepreneurship Development Centre continues to demonstrate its dedication to preparing entrepreneurs for the future while encouraging them to leverage technology as a tool for sustainable growth and development.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Innofest 3.0: Inspiring Innovation, Celebrating Heritage, and Building the Future.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of activities leading up to the Innofest 3.0 &amp; Heritage Expo, the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) successfully hosted an engaging Tech Talk on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, at the EDC Centre, Nasarawa State University, Keffi. The session, themed &#8220;Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI,&#8221; was delivered by Mr. Sulaiman Hamza Abdulwahab, who shared valuable insights into the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on entrepreneurship, business development, and innovation. The discussion explored how emerging AI technologies are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape, creating new business opportunities, improving productivity, and reshaping the way entrepreneurs develop ideas, deliver solutions, and compete in an increasingly digital economy. The session was graced by the Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre and other staff members, whose presence underscored the Centre&#8217;s commitment to promoting innovation, technological advancement, and entrepreneurial capacity development. The Tech Talk also provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the importance of embracing digital transformation and equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a technology-driven world. The session was convened by Prof. Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju, whose leadership and commitment continue to support the Centre&#8217;s efforts towards fostering an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. The event forms part of the preparatory activities for Innofest 3.0 &amp; Heritage Expo, an initiative designed to celebrate innovation, showcase entrepreneurial ideas, promote collaboration, and create opportunities for emerging businesses. Through initiatives such as this Tech Talk, the Entrepreneurship Development Centre continues to demonstrate its dedication to preparing entrepreneurs for the future while encouraging them to leverage technology as a tool for sustainable growth and development. 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