Our Speakers
Learn from industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future.
Francis Kéré
Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect
Kéré Architecture
Pritzker Prize laureate known for pioneering sustainable architecture rooted in community and African craft traditions. His work bridges the gap between local materials and global design ambition.
Paola Antonelli
Senior Curator, Architecture & Design
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
One of the most influential voices in global design curation. As Senior Curator at MoMA, she shapes how the world sees and values design as a force for change.
Eden Carter
Sustainable Interior Designer
Carter Interiors
Championing eco-conscious materials and circular design practices in interior spaces across Africa and Europe.
Tobi Ademelekun
Sustainability & Materials Specialist
Independent
A leading voice in sustainable material sourcing and longevity in African interior design. Known for hands-on expertise in eco-conscious specification.
Joy Ayere
Interior Designer & Cultural Storyteller
Ayere Design Studio
Celebrated for enriching interior experiences through heritage, culture, and narrative — bridging tradition with future innovation.
Omari DuPont
Wellness & Social Impact Designer
DuPont Design
A passionate advocate for designing spaces that heal, uplift, and dignify. His work centres emotional wellbeing, neuroscience, and human-centred interiors.
Amara Duarte
Design Educator & Mentor
Independent
Dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of African interior designers through education reform and sustainable career pipelines.
Prof. Amole
Professor of Architecture & Design
University of Lagos
An academic authority on design education in Africa, with decades of research into career pathways and mentorship models for emerging designers.
Jack Travis
Architect & Global Design Mentor
Jack Travis Architect
A pioneering voice in diverse design representation and mentorship, bringing a global perspective to African design education.
Papa Omotayo
Architect & Design Ethics Advocate
cmDesign Atelier
Known for championing professional integrity, documentation standards, and ethical practice in the built environment across Africa.
Malik
Interior Designer & AI Specialist
Independent
Bridging interior design with artificial intelligence — exploring how AI tools can accelerate and enhance the design process.
Abiodun
Design Technology & Systems Specialist
Independent
Expert in digital tools and systems that bring speed, clarity, and efficiency to interior design practice.
Osaru Alile
Neurotechnology & Design Researcher
The Preposterous Mind
Exploring the intersection of neurotechnology and interiors — how brain science can inform and transform the spaces we design.
Titi Ogufere
Interior Design Licensing & Standards Expert
Independent
A leading advocate for licensing, regulation, and professional standards in interior design across Africa.