Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd and key industry players in the technology sector have given their backing to TECH+, Nigeria’s major Technology Conference and Exhibitions billed for July 24 and 25, 2015 at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The endorsement came on Wednesday in Lagos at a media unveiling of the initiative which focuses on showcasing technology at its best with a view to helping people get the best out of life through optimizing the wide spectrum technological development.

The industry leaders include Huawei, Jumia, Google, Coscharis Motors, Samsung, Terragon Group, Enplug Africa, Atlantic Exhibition and Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA).

Speaking in his address, Richard Iweanoge, general manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN Nigeria, noted that the global impact of technology across all areas of human endeavour has made it more imperative that people stay in touch with the world around them to be able to identify with technological advancements that could reshape their world.

His words, “As we all know, technology is fast evolving and the world has become a global village where people from across the globe can communicate with one another with just a touch of a button. At times like these, it is important that we stay in touch with the world around us and keep track of the latest innovations that impact our world and our current existence.

“Technology is equally shaping the world of business. Enterprise teams now collaborate face-to-face without travel. And with all their business info in the Cloud, SMEs can transact business from anywhere in the world with ease. MTN Business our B2B arm is proud to be associated with these developments. “

Also speaking in her brief remarks, Bertille Guitton, ‎head of Communications, Jumia,  said her company’s involvement in TECH+ stems from the important roles Technology has played in making life easier. She stated that the company has deployed Technology to simplify commerce in the last three years of operations in the country.

Meanwhile, Coscharis Motors has announced plans to launch the Jaguar XE range at the Tech+ Conference and Exhibitions.

The General Manager, Marketing & Corporate Services, Coscharis Group, Abiona Babarinde revealed this while speaking at the formal unveiling of TECH+ Conference and Exhibitions.

According to him, the launch ‘is to highlight the importance we attach to the Conference’.

“We operate a business that thrives on innovations. This is why we are the unique market leaders in the elite automobile sector. The Jaquar XE compact range is a statement on Technological advancement and TECH+ Conference and Exhibitions offer a unique platform to unveil it to the Nigerian public, “he said.‎

He also hinted that select guests to TECH+ will have the pleasure of first-hand feel of the range at the conference.

With the theme, “’Leadership in Digital Technology”, Tech+ will feature gaming sessions, exhibitions, the digital school, programming, plenary and break-out sessions as well as panel discussions to be led by high profile speakers drawn from local and global brands.

Some of the notable speakers include Jim McKelvey (co-founder of Square), Wael Fakharany (Google X Middle East and Africa) and Nicolas Martin, CEO, Jumia Africa among others.

Attendees at Tech+ will include technology consumers and businesses, manufacturers of products, service providers across diverse segments of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry and ancillary fields of human endeavor, hardware designers, manufacturers, innovators and policy makers, among others.

Meanwhile, interested exhibitors have been urged to take the advantage provided by Tech+ platform to give maximum exposure and visibility to their brands and to connect with the largest gathering of consumers under one roof.

Mr. Tunji Adeyinka, whose company, Connect Marketing Services Limited, is organizing the TECH+ Conference made the call in his welcome address at the unveiling.

According to him, Tech+ is a “gathering of everything technology” under one roof, and it promises real time experience of the world of technology as well as theoffer of a rich window of opportunities that could be maximized to whatever benefit.

“Tech+ is not just another conference and exhibition. It is unique in many folds. Technology is shaping the world and only those who understand and take advantage of the window of opportunities on offer can maximize their opportunities. We want to start a conversation and build a platform where we can bring together leaders in the industry and explore the possibilities available with technology. We would love that Nigerians maximize this rare platform being put together with full support from ou