Speakers at the
Digital Fashion Exhibition
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Leslie Holden
Leslie is a co-founder of The Digital Fashion Group, established in 2020 to modernize fashion education by integrating digital technologies and sustainability. With over 20 years of experience in fashion design and leadership roles at companies like Burberry, Holden previously served as Head of Fashion at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, where he pioneered digitalization in fashion curricula
Physical Panelists
Fatola Abayomi
Fashion Illustrator. Visual & Digital Creative. Content Creator. Art Enthusiast. AI specialist. Founder/ Creative Lead Artist of Artbybamm Enterprises
Abuakar Sanusi
Fashion tech entrepreneur, Fashion innovator, Co-founder and CTO of Jopiter, Inc and Creative Director of Jopiter Studios.
Joy Osunyomi
JOYDANIMATOR is a 3D Animator and AR Creator. She pivoted to animation in 2019 and has since created over 90 AR experiences, gaining 61 million views on TikTok. She focuses on African-themed AR content.
Edu Shola
A Nigerian game designer and developer known for his expertise in 3D, animation, and graphic design. He launched his first game, App Rush, in 2014 and is the founder of Deluxe Creation Studios.
Virtual Panelists
Yemi Scott
A tech-futurist and founder of Quirky Couture Inc. and XRology Ltd. She pioneers phygital fashion, blending physical and digital experiences, and leverages AI and XR technologies to drive innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry.
Opé
Opé has mastered the art of blending bold creativity with modern simplicity. A top finalist in AI Fashion Week 2023, she partnered with Revolve to bring her AI-generated designs to life. Opé’s recent AI Fashion Film, featured in international showcases, continues to push the boundaries of digital fashion.
Nova
A fashion designer, founder of Raine Magazine and author of Unleash Your Supernova. Originally from Jamaica, she studied clinical psychology before shifting to fashion at FIT, where her debut collection earned critical acclaim. She is also known for her work in digital fashion and creative entrepreneurship
Reggie Goff
An IT professional and digital fashion enthusiast with over 20 years of experience. He founded Digital Fashion Africa and Studio 3 Animation and created Africa’s first virtual influencer, earning multiple awards for his innovations in immersive technologies.
William Jackson
William Jackson, M.Ed. is the CEO of MetaverseWP and a World Metaverse Council member. He specializes in Metaverse education, VR, STEAM, and Afrofuturism, and leads the “My Quest to Teach” initiative.