Connect X Ignite 2025 Sparks Energy, Insight and Community Spirit in Birmingham
Connect X Ignite (CXI) 2025, powered by TN Naija and headlined by Moniepoint, ignited Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on Saturday, July 13, 2025. The second iteration of this dynamic event drew over 350 founders, investors, tech professionals, and creatives, fostering a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. The conference centered around the timely theme of “Creating Prosperity Across Borders: Building With and For the Diaspora,” sparking crucial discussions on cross-continental partnerships, economic development, and the evolving landscape of African innovation on a global scale.
A Day of Impactful Voices
The CXI 2025 agenda showcased a lineup of industry leaders and experts. Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, Founder of ETK Group, delivered a compelling keynote address. Attendees benefited from practical insights shared by Jof Walters, a pioneer in no-code development, and Dr. Caroline Chibelushi from Innovate UK Business Connect. The event also featured notable speakers including Davies Okeowo, Managing Partner at Enterprise Hill; Zina Alfa, Head of Content & Startup Lead at Colorintech; Fola Olatunji-David, Technical Advisor to the DG/CEO of NIMC; and Oyinkan Adebayo, CEO of Niyo G. The conference successfully provided a platform for knowledge sharing and networking within the African tech and diaspora community, emphasizing the importance of building a future that leverages global connections.
Keywords
Related Keywords: Connect X Ignite 2025, Birmingham event, business conference Birmingham, UK events, networking Birmingham, leadership conference, innovation summit, community building, professional development Birmingham, energy and insight
