MarkHack4.0

A Marketing and Tech Conference

Experience Ignited: Fueling The Consumer Journey

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MarkHack 4.0

A Marketing and Tech Conference

Experience Ignited: Fueling The Consumer Journey​

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Beyond Limits: Unleashing Creativity With Emerging Tech

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Why

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MarkHack 4.0 is a vibrant conversation hub in the marketing technology space. We will explore how consumer experience, engagement, and experiential marketing intertwine with technology to create positive experiences that lead to engaged customers more likely to become brand advocates.

The future of marketing is poised for significant evolution, driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and a dynamic economic landscape. The global consumer experience market is projected to hit $641 billion by 2028, driven by the rapid growth of AR/VR technologies, expanding at a 34% CAGR. The rise of community-driven and gamified engagement models is fueled by a digitally native, youth-centric audience. With high mobile penetration worldwide, consumers increasingly expect personalized, frictionless brand interactions.

Join MarkHack 4.0 to be at the forefront of this transformative era.

EXPERIENCE IGNITED: FUELLING THE CONSUMER JOURNEY

1.0

2022

Nigeria’s first ever marketing and media hackathon, MarkHack, a gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, policy makers, media practitioners and marketing professionals on a mission to create solutions to real-life marketing and media challenges within 2 months. The goal of MarkHack 1.0 was to inspire creativity and unlock mentoring to uncover prototypes, fresh new concepts and innovative usages of tech in marketing and media.

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2023

MarkHack 2.0 had a transformative focus on "Unlocking the Power of the Creative Economy." In this dynamic edition, MarkHack delves into the intersections of technology, creativity, and commerce, recognizing the pivotal role of the creative economy in shaping the future of marketing and media landscapes.

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2024

MarkHack 3.0 evolved from a hackathon into a dynamic conversation hub at the forefront of marketing technology. Under the theme "Beyond Limits: Unleashing Creativity with Emerging Tech", the conference featured 30 Speakers who explored groundbreaking discussions on how technology is transforming business models. These conversations were driven by the dramatic shifts in consumer behavior we've witnessed over the last decade, highlighting the evolving synergy between innovation and market trends.

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Innovators

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Creators

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Disruptors

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Focus Areas

Phygital
Commerce

Phygital
Commerce

Integrating physical and digital commerce to create a seamless and unified shopping journey for consumers.

Gamification

Gamification

The application of game-like elements to non-gaming contexts to increase participation, motivation, and loyalty.

Immersive Realities

Immersive Realities

Leveraging technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) to create fully immersive brand experiences.

Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling

Using creative, multimedia storytelling to evoke emotions, connect with audiences, and communicate brand messages effectively.

Event Innovation

Event Innovation

Rethinking how events are planned, executed, and experienced through technology and creativity to maximize consumer engagement.

What You can do at

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Meet!

Explore meeting new people, learn and share your knowledge.

Brainstorm!

Ideate, create, test! You will work on your idea and present it to the jury!

Innovate!

At MARKHACK 4.0,
Think outside the box,
think in the box or
invent a new one!

Win!

Asides meeting new people and sharing experiences, every team will have a chance to win fantastic prizes!

Partners

Sponsors

Media Partners

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS

Prize Pool

ACCELERATION

$15,000

ACCELERATION

Finalists have a chance to join EIC’s accelerator program with up to $50K equity investment and a chance to be mentored by industry experts for 3 months.

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Timeline

1st February - 29th March

Call For Registration

7th April - 11th April

Pitch Event

23rd April - 14th May

Mentors' Nest

23rd May

Conference/Finale

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Join

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Let's build innovative solutions in marketing and media to connect consumers and brands.

Become a Participant!

Connect and discuss with our top speakers and other elite practitioners from various industries, disciplines, and markets on the most forward-thinking ideas on the integration of technology and Unlocking The Power of The Creative Economy.

Become a Participant!

Our doors are open to all innovators, developers, engineers, designers, project managers & everyone to participate and show us how you would solve various media and marketing challenges. ​

Become a Mentor!

We're looking for industry leaders to help teams deliver better results! If you're an expert in any field and you are willing to share your knowledge and experiences with our teams, sign-up as a mentor.

Become a Partner!

Let us know if your company is interested in helping this event happen and in receiving more information about partnership/sponsorship opportunities and options.

Speakers

Kayode Oladapo
CEO, West Africa at Godrej Consumer Products Limited
Ife Esther Obafemi
Sub-Saharan Africa Head- Digital Media and Insights ( and Digital Transformation), Friesland Campina
Babatunde Fatai
Manager of Emerging Technologies at MTN Nigeria
Idemudia Dima-Okojie
Marketing Director, West Africa, Mastercard
Lere Awokoya
Chief Marketing Officer, Jumia Nigeria
Eneyi Obi
Global Chief Marketing Officer, Rise
Ayodeji Razaq
Group CEO, Red Media Africa
Suleiman Shaibu
Chief Executive Officer BFT Consulting Services
Temi Afolabi
Xbox Global Expansion Lead, Africa & Middle East - Microsoft
Zion Thompson
Co-founder, Startup Launchcode
Franklin Ozekhome
Co-Founder, Maskvrade
Sayo Owolabi
Secretary General, Africa Esports Development Federation (AEDF)
Anderson Ozakpo
Chief Business Officer, Technext
Daniel Adeyemi
Managing Editor, Condia

Selection Jurors & Mentors

Arome Ibrahim
Executive Director, Immersive Tech Africa
Matthew Isikhuemen
Founder & CEO. Albastic
Dr. Ben Iyoha
Lead, Digital Marketing, Vatebra Limited
Oluwapelumi Oyetimein
COO, Peppa
Ogugua Belonwu
Founder, MyJobMag
Bukayo Ewuoso
Head of Business, AdTech & Marketing Solutions, Pisi Mobile
Oluwadamilola {Dharmy} Adams
Founder & Programs Manager, Social AR Africa
Segun Andrew
Head of Innovation & Research, Havard-Partners Innovations

Mentors

Iquo Ukoh
Chief Executive Officer, ENTOD Marketing
Iyobosa Rehoboth
Founder, FloatsXR
Oyinade Adegite
Chief Communication Officer, Guaranty Trust Holding Company

Final Jurors

Oke Umurhohwo
Marketing Manager (West Africa) itel Mobile
Tolulope Medebem
President, Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN)
Joshua Chibueze
Cofounder & CMO, Piggytech

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MarkHack 4.0?

MarkHack is a dynamic conference and hackathon that brings together startups, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and creatives to the intersection of media, marketing and technology. This year’s edition is themed “Experience Ignited: Fueling the Consumer Journey,” providing a platform for conversation, collaboration, mentorship, and funding.

Yes! Finalists have the opportunity to receive equity investment, cash prizes, and access to an exclusive incubator program to scale their innovations.

If you have groundbreaking solutions in Immersive Realities, Event Innovation, Gamification, Digital Storytelling, and Phygital Commerce. Then you can apply to pitch.

Startups applying for MarkHack 4.0 should have an operational product that has gained some level of market traction and is generating revenue. This ensures that participating startups are ready to scale and make a tangible industry impact.

Startups gain access to industry mentorship, funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, networking with investors and top professionals, media exposure, and a platform to showcase their solutions at the grand finale conference.

Experienced entrepreneurs, investors, marketing professionals, and tech experts can apply as mentors. Mentors will provide guidance, share industry insights, refine startup products, and help teams navigate challenges throughout the hackathon process.

Industry leaders, marketing and media professionals, tech innovators, and business strategists with valuable insights on emerging trends, digital transformation, and consumer engagement can apply to speak.

Registration is free and open to startups, mentors, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and general attendees. To secure your spot, visit our website at www.markhack.tech and complete your registration.

YOU can sponsor the hackathon, conference, prize fund, or activations. Sponsorship provides brand visibility, access to top industry talent, and a unique opportunity to connect with a fresh, engaged audience at the conference, For sponsorship inquiries, contact +234 703 186 9646.

Brands and companies looking to showcase their innovative products, services, or technologies at the conference can register at markhack.tech/book-a-stand/.

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