MARKHACK | Marketing & Tech Conference

MarkHack 5.0 is FREE. Yes, free. The only question is, will you be in the room? This is where media, marketing and tech collide. Where creators meet investors. Where ideas turn into opportunities. Don’t watch the future happen online. Experience it in real life. Register now: www.markhack.tech #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #MediaMarketingTech @vgafolabi @startuplag @brandcommunicator @ekoinnovationcentre @gdmgroup

MarkHack 5.0 is back - bigger, bolder and with one of its most powerful lineups yet. This year, the stage brings together visionary founders, policymakers, marketing executives, AI innovators and creative disruptors shaping the future of media, marketing and technology across Africa and beyond. Learn from leaders like: • Dr. Victor Gbenga’ Victor @vgafolabi - Convener & Founder, Eko Innovation Centre @ekoinnovationcentre • Olatunbosun Alake @tunbosunae - Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology, Lagos State • Zusi Inegbeniki @zusiine - Founder, FoundexAI @foundex.ai • Steve Babaeko - CEO/Chief Creative Officer, X3M Ideas @x3mideasng • David Meganck m - Founder & Chief Strategy Officer AfriMillions • Ilyas Kazeem @ilyaskazeem - Managing Director, Food Commercial Division, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc @thefmngroup And this is only the beginning. More speakers. More innovators. More conversations defining what’s next. If you want to understand where AI, culture, media and technology are headed, you need to be in the room. Register now: markhack.tech/register Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM WAT Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos For Sponsorship & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #MediaMarketing #Tech @thefmngroup @ilyaskazeem @foundex.ai @zusiine @tunbosunae @ekoinnovationcentre @vgafolabi @brandcommunicator @gdmgroup @x3mideasng @dochase

@simpa.ai joins MarkHack 5.0 as a speaker. @simpa.ai , Co-Founder of Tingtel @tingtelng is a fintech innovator driving digital financial access for underbanked communities in Africa. At Tingtel, he builds practical solutions that let users buy airtime at discounted rates, convert Airtime to cash, and access digital payments. At MarkHack 5.0, get ready to gain insights into fintech innovation, digital financial access and building technology solutions that drive inclusion, convenience and customer growth across Africa. Register now to attend conference: markhack.tech/register Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM WAT Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. For Sponsorship & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #MediaMarketing #Tech @ekoinnovationcentre @gdmgroup @brandcommunicator @tingtelng @simpa.ai @vgafolabi

@topesule joins MarkHack 5.0 as a speaker. Tope Sule @topesule is the Brand Manager for Indomie Nigeria @indomie_nigeria , where he leads culture driven marketing and consumer engagement initiatives for one of Nigeria’s most iconic brands. He is known for blending creativity, cultural intelligence and data driven insight to build impactful brand experiences across the FMCG industry. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s Top 35 Under 35 Marketing Communications Professionals, Tope is also passionate about mentoring the next generation of marketing and creative talent through his work with Orange Academy. At MarkHack 5.0, get ready to gain insights into culture driven marketing, consumer behavior and building brand experiences that create lasting impact and relevance. Register now to attend conference: markhack.tech/register Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM WAT Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. For Sponsorship & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #MediaMarketing #Tech @gdmgroup @vgafolabi @startuplag @ekoinnovationcentre @brandcommunicator @indomie_nigeria @topesule

Communities and people drive culture first. Algorithms only amplify what people genuinely connect with.” Uche Eze @goliveoneki At the first MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation, the conversation explored the balance between human behavior and technology in shaping culture today. While algorithms influence visibility and scale, the real foundation of culture still comes from people, communities and shared experiences. Technology may amplify trends, but authentic human connection is what gives them meaning. As AI and digital platforms continue to evolve, one thing remains clear: culture starts with people. #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #AttentionEconomy #MediaMarketingTech @startuplag @vgafolabi @ekoinnovationcentre @gdmgroup @brandcommunicator @goliveoneki

Algorithms are now economic and cultural allocators. They decide what gets amplified.” Mubarak Oduntan @mubrix At the first MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation, the discussion went beyond technology into how algorithms now shape visibility, influence attention and determine what culture experiences at scale. From content and commerce to media and consumer behavior, the conversation explored how platforms increasingly control what people see, engage with and ultimately value. The question is no longer whether algorithms influence culture. The real question is: how much control have we already handed over? This is only the beginning of the conversations shaping the future at MarkHack 5.0. #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #AttentionEconomy #MediaMarketingTech

Happening Today! Join us for a high-impact MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation as we unpack: “From Consumers to Collaborators: The New Audience in the Age of AI” AI is changing the relationship between brands and people. Audiences are no longer just consuming content, they’re shaping it, influencing it and becoming part of the creative process itself. What does this mean for marketing, media, technology and the future of engagement? Get ready for bold conversations at the intersection of AI, culture, creativity and human behavior. Meet the Speakers: Emeka Agara @realagara , a full-stack software engineer and product designer. * Fopefoluwa Ibraheem @fopefoluwa_el , she leads communications in Tech Hive Advisory across work spanning Startup and Business Advisory, Corporate Governance, Emerging Technologies, Data protection, Cybersecurity and Digital safety. * Femi Kehinde, Senior Product & Brand Marketing Leader | GTM Architect | CMO Council Member * Olatunde Wealth @drolawealth is the Co-Founder and Product Marketing Lead at Microvarsity. Are you in media, marketing, tech, strategy, or innovation? Then this conversation is for you. Join us as we unpack the battle between algorithms, human intent, and the forces shaping culture in today’s attention economy. Tap the link in bio to join the conversations! https://bit.ly/Markhack5preconversation #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #MediaMarketing #Tech @drolawealth @fopefoluwa_el @brandcommunicator @gdmgroup @ekoinnovationcentre @realagara

Before the main stage, the conversation starts here. Join MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation with Emeka Agara @realagara , a full-stack software engineer and product designer building scalable digital products and driving AI and tech education. Expect insights on: • AI and emerging technology • Product innovation and scalable systems • Community building and tech talent development Tune in live on Zoom: /Mark5preconversation For Sponsorship, Collaborations & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #Tech @vgafolabi @startuplag @ekoinnovationcentre @gdmgroup @brandcommunicator @realagara

Before the main stage, the conversation starts here. Join MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation with Femi Kehinde, Senior Product & Brand Marketing Leader | GTM Architect | CMO Council Member Expect insights on: - Go-to-market and growth insights Practical strategies for building, positioning and scaling brands in competitive markets. - Product and brand marketing expertise Lessons on driving customer engagement through impactful storytelling and market positioning. - Future-focused marketing perspective Insights into emerging trends shaping innovation, consumer behavior and modern marketing leadership. Tune in live on Zoom: /Mark5preconversation For Sponsorship, Collaborations & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #Tech @startuplag @vgafolabi @brandcommunicator @gdmgroup @ekoinnovationcentre

When conversations about MarkHack 5.0 come up, I already know that’s a room I need to be in. The right people will be there. The right conversations will happen. The only question is, will you be in the room? Register now to attend: www.markhack.tech/register #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #MediaMarketing #Tech @startuplag @vgafolabi @brandcommunicator @ekoinnovationcentre @gdmgroup

Before the main stage, the conversation starts here. Join MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation with Olatunde Wealth @drolawealth is the Co-Founder and Product Marketing Lead at Microvarsity @microvarsityhq , a digital workforce development platform helping Africans access global income opportunities through international trade (export business), remote work, and international career education. Expect insights on: - The shift from audience to participant Why AI is changing people from passive consumers into active contributors and co-creators. - Building products for the AI economy How brands and platforms can stay relevant as digital behavior rapidly evolves. - Access, opportunity and global competitiveness What Africans need to thrive, earn and compete in an AI-powered global economy. Tune in live on Zoom: /Mark5preconversation For Sponsorship, Collaborations & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience #Tech @startuplag @vgafolabi @gdmgroup @ekoinnovationcentre @brandcommunicator @microvarsityhq @drolawealth

Before the main stage, the conversation starts here. Join MarkHack 5.0 Pre-Conversation with Fopefoluwa Ibraheem @fopefoluwa_el , she leads communications in @techhiveadvisory across work spanning Startup and Business Advisory, Corporate Governance, Emerging Technologies, Data protection, Cybersecurity and Digital safety. Expect insights on: - AI and communication insights How AI is reshaping marketing, trust and audience engagement. - Digital safety perspective Lessons on cybersecurity, digital behavior and online awareness. -Strategy and storytelling Using communication and culture to drive meaningful impact. Tune in live on Zoom: /Mark5preconversation For Sponsorship, Collaborations & Partnerships: +234 703 186 9646 #MarkHack5 #TheCultureAlgorithm #AIxHumanExperience Tech