Event Overview
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: ACEGID, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
Program Schedule
| Time | Speaker & Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | IGH Tour for Early Birds |
| 10:00 AM | Arrival and Guest Welcome |
| 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks – Prof. Christian Happi: "Why XR & AI for Genomics?" |
| 10:40 AM | Dr. Vera: "From Lab to VR – Making Sequencing Processes Immersive and understanding Genomics" |
| 11:00 AM | Samuel Dada: "Strategic Digital Playbooks for Positioning Genomics, XR & AI in Africa" |
| 11:20 AM | Dayo Okunfolami & gaffar-ibrahim: "Tech Infrastructure Behind the XR Genomics App" |
| 11:40 AM | IGH VR App Showcase – Team Presentation of Scenes & Features |
| 12:00 PM | Hackathon Team VR App Showcase – Team Presentation of Scenes & Features |
| 12:50 PM | Panel Discussion + Q&A: What COVID-19 Taught Us — How XR & AI, and Cross-Sector Technologies Can Strengthen Future Pandemic Response |
| 1:10 PM | Panel Discussion + Beyond the Lab – How Cross-Sector Collaboration Can Turn XR & AI Genomics Tools into Real-World Solutions |
| 1:30 PM | Award Ceremony & Closing |
| 1:45 PM | Important Guest Mentions and Closing Remarks |
| 2:00 PM | Networking + ACEGID Facility Tour |
Venue Access
Address:
IGH, Redeemer’s University
Km 46, Benin-Lagos Expressway, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
Security clearance required at the university gate.
Nearby Hotels & Booking
| Hotel Name | Distance | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| IGH Housing Unit | Onsite | Available through event contact |
| Admus Hotel | 6 min | +234 806 321 9988 |
| Western Sun Hotel | 14 min | +234 809 876 5432 |
Reserve via direct call or use Booking.com or Jumia Travel.
Event Access
Access is by invitation only. Please present your printed or digital invite at the gate.
Volunteers will guide you to the demonstration hall upon arrival.