French Tech Lagos Sparks Dialogue On AI, Inclusion, Future Skills
Oluchi Chibuzor
AS artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, the question of how to equip the next generation for jobs that don’t yet exist has risen again.
This and more was at the heart of the latest initiative by French Tech Lagos, which brought together students, tech professionals and global thought leaders for a two-part program: a high-impact AI hackathon and an exclusive conference with Kwame Yamgnane, co-founder of the pioneering coding school 42.
On June 19, 2025, French Tech Lagos hosted a one-day AI Hackathon at the Lycée Français Louis Pasteur in Lagos, engaging 10th-grade students in tackling real-world business challenges using AI. With the support of companies such as SPIE, Koolboks, KPMG and Mitsio Motu, students formed teams and worked on industry-based problem statements ranging from sustainable cooling systems to digital finance.
Expert mentors from Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), guided the teams throughout the day. The winning team, Adeyeni, Janelle and Juanita, stood out for their work on a solution proposed by Mitsio Motu and will be attending GITEX Nigeria in September, one of the continent’s leading tech events.
On June 27, French Tech Lagos hosts an exclusive keynote conversation with Kwame Yamgnane, a leading figure in global tech education. Holding at Impact Hub Lagos, the event will explore how artificial intelligence is redefining the skills we need and the way we learn them.
Kwame Yamgnane is CEO of Qwasar Silicon Valley, former Deputy CEO of Epitech, and co-founder of 42 – born2code, the groundbreaking coding school with no teachers, tuition or diplomas, now present in over 40 countries. His vision has disrupted traditional education and opened tech careers to thousands from all backgrounds.
In a conversation moderated by Guillaume Niarfeix, MD SPIE Services Nigeria, he will share his vision for rethinking education in a fast-changing world: what human and technical skills matter most in the age of AI, how inclusive training models can bridge the digital divide, and how to better connect local challenges with global opportunities.
More than just a conference, this event is a call to rethink education as a tool for resilience, creativity, and opportunity in a fast-changing world.
By bringing Yamgnane’s transformative perspective to Lagos, French Tech Lagos aims to spark new ideas and new alliances at the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and impact.
