Speaker Profile

Nkem Nweke has over 15 years of dynamic involvement in the Telecom/IT services sector. Having held diverse roles in both business and technical capacities at renowned organizations such as Hewlett Packard and Dimension Data, he presently serves as the Engineering Innovations Lead at the Microsoft African Development Centre (ADC).

In this role, Nkem collaborates with industry leaders and engineering communities across Africa, to identify use cases unique enough to morph into a global product while also focused on fostering technology innovation among local ecosystem and partners.

With a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, as well as certifications on innovation and product management. Nkem earned a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and an MBA in Business Administration/Projects from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

In his free time, Nkem dedicates himself to mentoring startups and channels his passion into social development initiatives. He is committed to supporting leadership and shaping the minds of the youth, inspiring them to make meaningful contributions to their immediate environment.