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Speaking, Judging & Conversations

Sharing ideas at the intersection of tech & creativity.

I enjoy participating in thoughtful conversations, keynotes, panels, hackathons and student forums about building practical technology, storytelling, artificial intelligence and expanding access to opportunity.

Freda Efod in studio on the Beyond Borders Podcast
Selected Engagements

Speaking, keynotes & judging

Keynotes, alumni panels, STEM assemblies and hackathon judging across technology and student innovation communities.

The Paradox of Becoming: Who We Are, What We Build, and Who We Become
SpeakerOctober 29–31, 2026

The Paradox of Becoming: Who We Are, What We Build, and Who We Become

Nation Builders Initiative

Live on Google Meet

Featured speaker sharing perspectives as Co-founder of Valor AI on identity, intentional building and personal growth.

Hack for Humanity Global Hackathon
JudgeOctober 2026

Hack for Humanity Global Hackathon

The AI Collective (@AICLagos) • Major League Hacking (MLH) & ALATPay

Lagos / Global Hackathon

Served as a judge for The AI Collective's Hack for Humanity Global Hackathon (in partnership with MLH and ALATPay), evaluating AI and social-impact solutions built by participating teams.

Future of Tech Careers: Skills, AI, and Opportunities
SpeakerJune 9, 2026

Future of Tech Careers: Skills, AI, and Opportunities

College of Computing & Information Sciences (COCIS), Caleb University

Caleb University, Imota, Lagos

Featured alumni speaker sharing practical insights with computing students on navigating AI, building career-ready technical and creative skills, and spotting early opportunities in tech.

Beyond Books: The Digital Age — Departmental Week Keynote
SpeakerMay 13, 2026

Beyond Books: The Digital Age — Departmental Week Keynote

CUESA, CUPASA & CRIPCSSA (Caleb University)

Caleb University Multipurpose Hall

Delivered the keynote session "Your Skills Are Worth Money"—unpacking how students across economics, accounting and security disciplines can identify, frame and monetize digital and creative skills.

How to Position Yourself for Bigger Opportunities (Before You Feel Ready)
Podcast GuestMay 2026

How to Position Yourself for Bigger Opportunities (Before You Feel Ready)

Tech Unbound Podcast — Hosted by Emmanuella Aromire

YouTube & Spotify

Featured guest on the Tech Unbound Podcast unpacking how students, creatives and builders can communicate their value and position themselves for bigger opportunities before feeling 100% ready.

POSITIONED: Building a Powerful Personal Brand Online
SpeakerMarch 27, 2026

POSITIONED: Building a Powerful Personal Brand Online

Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students (PANS), Obafemi Awolowo University

Google Meet

Spoke on the theme "Turning Visibility into Opportunities"—showing students and young professionals how to translate their work and skills into a credible online personal brand.

From Generic to Specific: The Irresistible Storytelling Framework For Tech Opportunities
SpeakerMarch 25, 2026

From Generic to Specific: The Irresistible Storytelling Framework For Tech Opportunities

TechCrush Exclusive Webinar (@TechCrushHQ)

X (Twitter) Space

Shared a practical storytelling framework as a Data & AI practitioner and Co-founder of Valor AI on how builders can communicate their work specifically to attract high-value tech opportunities.

Tech and Academics
SpeakerMarch 20, 2026

Tech and Academics

Cyber Crooners

Live on X (@thecybercrooner)

Joined a live session discussing how to balance academic excellence (graduating with First Class Honours) while actively building technical skills, startups and community projects.

Breaking into Tech: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Tech
SpeakerDecember 16, 2025

Breaking into Tech: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Tech

TechCrush Bootcamp Mentorship (@TechCrushHQ)

X (Twitter) Space

Mentored incoming tech beginners on choosing a track, building foundational skills in data and AI, and navigating their first projects with clarity.

LinkedIn's Secret System: How to Make Tech Opportunities Come to You
SpeakerNovember 8, 2025

LinkedIn's Secret System: How to Make Tech Opportunities Come to You

TechCrush Exclusive Webinar (@TechCrushHQ)

X (Twitter) Space

Unpacked identity positioning and visibility systems on LinkedIn—showing tech professionals how to document their expertise so opportunities find them.

Bridging the Gap Between Education & Career: Standing Out Without Insider Connections
Podcast GuestOctober 26, 2025

Bridging the Gap Between Education & Career: Standing Out Without Insider Connections

Beyond Borders (BB) Podcast — Debut Episode

In-Studio Recording

Featured as the inaugural guest on the launch episode of the Beyond Borders Podcast—challenging the myth that 'you can't get a job unless you know someone inside' and sharing practical strategies for students and young professionals to transition from school into thriving careers.

Unlocking Opportunities with Propel: Latest Updates and What Data Fellows Stand to Gain
FacilitatorJanuary 24, 2025

Unlocking Opportunities with Propel: Latest Updates and What Data Fellows Stand to Gain

Data Fellows × Propel

Google Meet

Hosted and facilitated an ecosystem session as Community Manager at Data Fellows alongside Propel's Ecosystem & Growth team—connecting community members with global tech talent opportunities and community benefits.

Google Developer Groups on Campus • Caleb University
Organizer2024 – 2025

Google Developer Groups on Campus • Caleb University

GDG on Campus Caleb University

Caleb University, Lagos

Organized and scaled campus developer initiatives—growing the community from 400 to 2.6k+ members and 500+ active builders (+12,400% growth) across 6 events, 3 hackathons, 50+ technical classes, 26 tutors and 27 speakers.

Info Session: Developing With AI
Moderator2024 – 2025

Info Session: Developing With AI

Google Developer Groups on Campus • Caleb University

Caleb University, Lagos

Moderated and organized a technical info session exploring practical software development with AI alongside industry software, product and DevOps engineers.

TechXplore — Inter-University Technology Exhibition & Pitch
Speaker2024 – 2025

TechXplore — Inter-University Technology Exhibition & Pitch

Babcock University (Representing Caleb University)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

Represented Caleb University on stage at Babcock University's TechXplore, presenting student-built technology and innovation.

9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly
SpeakerFebruary 11, 2024

9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly

PCN Eko Synod — Christian Girls In Training (CGIT)

Virtual Webinar

Spoke on the theme "Think Science, Think Peace"—encouraging young women and girls to pursue STEM education, technology problem-solving and leadership.

Navigating the Tech Frontier: Unleashing the Power of Remote Learning in 2024
SpeakerJanuary 20, 2024

Navigating the Tech Frontier: Unleashing the Power of Remote Learning in 2024

LinkedIn Event — Convened by Abraham Bamidele

LinkedIn Live Event

Featured speaker sharing practical strategies as a Data Analyst on how students and aspiring tech builders can make the most of remote learning and self-paced upskilling.

Themes & Topics

Topics I speak about

01

Building Technology Solutions for African Problems

What it actually takes to design and position practical technology—like offline-first AI—for real-world infrastructure and local markets.

02

Artificial Intelligence Beyond the Hype

Moving past buzzwords to look at how AI, data and automation can solve specific, everyday problems for businesses and creators.

03

Creativity and Technology

Living at the intersection of computer science and visual storytelling—and why technical builders benefit from creative thinking.

04

Innovation and Access to Opportunity

Lessons from Innovation Fair Lagos and student communities on why talent exists everywhere, even when access does not.

05

Building While Figuring Things Out

An honest perspective on early-stage entrepreneurship, curiosity-led career paths and learning in public.

06

Storytelling as a Tool for Communicating Ideas

How founders, engineers and leaders can use narrative, pacing and clarity to make people care about what they are building.