Connecting Africans,
the African diaspora,
and the world
FLUIDITY is a privately held boutique investment and advisory firm specializing in merchant acquiring, market expansion, revenue generation, and strategic partnerships. We hold annual summits globally focused on amplifying trade flow between Africa, the African diaspora, and the world.
4th - 5th July 2025 London
Riyadh 1st September 2025
Houston 1st November 2025
Past Speakers from FLUIDITY DUBAI
The below visionary leaders, investors and innovators shared their transformative ideas and experiences of shaping the future of technology and infrastructure in GCC and Africa
About Us
Connecting Africa and Africans in the diaspora with the world.
FLUIDITY is dedicated to strengthening trade and economic ties among our startup, technology, and scale-up communities in Africa, the African diaspora, and the world. We will gather in Dubai, London, Riyadh, Doha and Houston ready to explore and unlock the tremendous opportunities our regions can offer one another.
Sub-Saharan Africa is rich in resources and innovation. Our summits will enable us to discuss regional expansion opportunities, partnership synergies, enhanced banking infrastructure, and improved trade logistics.
Key players will be in attendance, eager to collaborate on developing sustainable trade agreements and investment initiatives that will spur economic growth and create jobs for our communities.
$2.2B+
funded startups present
in Dubai
100+ & 30+
Investors
WHO ATTENDS
Njoku events have brought together key stakeholders from the African and UAE technology and investment ecosystems
Why attend Fluidity?
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Discover unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate with global tech leaders. Fluidity offers insights, collaborations, and experiences that empower you to shape the future of technology.
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Partnerships
Opportunities
Speakers
- Industry renowned experts and Leading figures from the technology, media and telecommunications sectors
- Bootstrapped or on the path to unicorns status. Fluidity captures all perspectives
- Policy, regulators and government ministries sharing their future intra-regional trade plans
Gather industry
insights + trends
- Engage at networking events
- 1-to-1 pre-scheduled meetings
- Content sessions and workshops
Chukwuma Jason Njoku
About the Founder
Founder & CEO of IROKO, the largest independent paid digital content platform in Africa. Cofounded ROK, along with Mary Njoku. ROK, which was incubated within IROKO, scaled to $8.1m revenues & $3.4m EBITDA in 5 years before exiting ($25m EV) to Canal+ Vivendi in 2019
Raised $41m in investment from international VC’s including Tiger global, Kinnevik, rise, Vivendi, Canal+
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Fluidity 2025 LONDON | RIYADH | DOHA are paid ticketed events. We expect to attract industry leaders and creators in the condensed space to encourage commerce and collaboration and to forge new partnerships and alliances.
VIP
$1,795
- Full access to all general sessions and keynote presentations
- Networking opportunities with fellow attendees
- Exclusive access to our networking and event app with premium content
- Priority seating in the main auditorium for keynote presentations
- VIP lounge access
- VIP only front seating in the main auditorium for keynote presentations
- Exclusive invitation to a private party or reception with keynote speakers
- Fast-track Registration
- Access to our after conference evening parties & discos
- Access to our Champagne & Jollof Yacht party
- Access to our Exclusive VIP dinner
Premium
$1,295
- Full access to all general sessions and keynote presentations
- Networking opportunities with fellow attendees
- Exclusive access to our networking and event app with premium content
- Priority seating in the main auditorium for keynote presentations
- Access to our after conference evening parties & discos
- Access to our Champagne & Jollof Yacht party
Dubai 2025 Schedule
The theme of the conference is Amplifying Trade Flow between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Africa. Fluidity 2025 is a two-day event designed to encourage regional expansion, business development, joint ventures, investment, and trade flows between the regions
Download PDF10:30 AM
Opening remarks by Chukwuma Jason Njoku
10:40 AM
Exploring the GCC and Africa's VC Ecosystems:
Current Trends and Landscape
Speakers
Co-founder & Co-CEO, Middle East Venture Partners
Walid Mansour
Founding partner, Key Capital
Basil Moftah
Co-Founder & General Partner, P1 Ventures
Hisham Halbouny
MD/CEO, Venture Garden Group
Bunmi Akinyemiju
ModeratorMiddle East Journalist
Triska Hamid
11:20 AM
Keynote by Magnitt
Speakers
CEO and Founder, MAGNiTT
Philip Bahoshy
11:40 AM
Coffee Break
12:00 AM
Regulation, Compliance, and Governance in Emerging Markets
Speakers
Regional Lead TMT, MEPA, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Ada Ogbunude
Partner Head of Energy & Natural Resources, BSA Law LLP
Frances Yvonne Igweh
Moderator Senior Legal Counsel, Peer Point
Amaka Edomobi
12:30 AM
Cross-Regional Corporate and Venture Expansion
Speakers
Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing Nigeria
Godwin Tomh
Head of MEA | Global HR Platform, Deel
Tarek Salam
Moderator Managing Editor, Entrepreneur MENA
Tamara Pupic
1:00 PM
Shaping Global Digital Economies:
How GCC and Africa Are Competing in Tech
Speakers
Chief Business Officer, Yango
Adeniyi Adebayo
Deputy CEO, PayTabs
Johnson Sasikumar
Moderator CEO & Founder, Augustus Media
Richard Fitzgerald
1:30 PM
Lunch and networking
2:30 PM
What’s driving early-stage deals
Speakers
General Partner, LoftyInc Capital
Mariam Kamel
General Manager, Flat6labs AD
Ryaan Sharir
Founder, Voltron Capital
Olumide Soyombo
Moderator CEO & Founder, Augustus Media
Richard Fitzgerald
3:00 PM
Dubai for Startups: Opportunities & Support
Speakers
Founder and CEO, eecrow
Ekta Bhojwani
Regional Lead, Middle East, Carta
Peji Kanani
General Partner and Co-Founder, VentureSouq
Tammer Qaddum
Moderator Managing Partner, AGCC
Chiara de Caro
3:00 PM
Saudi Arabia for Startups: Opportunities & Support
Speakers
Ex Investment Manager - NEOM, Managing Partner - Dracy Capital
Charles Arnaud Oueriko
General Partner, Novo Capital
Walid Faza
Moderator PE-VC/startup reporter; Owner and Co-Host, The Upside Podcast
Kristie Neo
4:00 PM
Networking
10:30 AM
Opening remarks by Chukwuma Jason Njoku
10:50 AM
Expanding Across the GCC and Africa: Unlocking Growth Opportunities
Speakers
Head of Startups, Middle East & Africa, Amazon Web Services
Kartik Renjen
Director, Africa Expansion, EBANX
Wiza Jalakasi
CEO, Wimbart
Jessica Hope
Moderator Aby Sam, Thomas Editor in Chief, Inc. Arabia
Aby Sam
11:20 AM
Africa Liquidity events (Exits & IPOs)
Speakers
Founder / Managing Partner, Askya Investment Partners
Babacar Seck
Co-Founder, Bluechip Technologies Ltd or Voltron Capital
Olumide Soyombo
Moderator PE-VC/startup reporter; Owner and Co-Host, The Upside Podcast
Kristie Neo
11:50 AM
Coffee Break
12:20 PM
Keynote by Redseer
Speakers
Associate Partner, RedSeer
Akshay Jayaprakasan
12:20 PM
Building Unicorns
Speakers
CEO, Flutterwave
Olugbenga Agboola
Moderator Senior Manager, PWC
Patricia Keating
1:00 PM
Lunch and networking
2:00 PM
Open Banking:
Opportunities and Challenges
Speakers
Executive Director, RMB Nigeria
Chidi Iwuchukwu
Managing Director Vice-Chair Investment Banking Middle East & Africa, Citi
Miguel Azevedo
2:30 PM
Fireside Chat with FairMoney
Speakers
CEO, FairMoney
Laurin Hainy
CEO, Big Cabal Media Moderator
Tomiwa Aladekom
2:50 PM
Scaling Fintech in Emerging Markets
Speakers
Founder & CEO, Paga
Jay Alabrarba
Head of Partnerships, Fuze
Francisco Javier Fernandez
CPO , Moniepoint Group
Ian Dillon
Co-Founder & CEO, Multigate
Eghosa Nehikhare
Moderator CEO, Big Cabal Media
Tomiwa Aladekom
3:30 PM
Cloud and AI infrastructure and beyond
Speakers
Snr. Director - Cloud Expansion & Growth UAE, Microsoft
Dele Akinsade
Technical Director | Cognitive Services Architect, AHOY
Hood Khize
4:00 PM
Networking
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