Mrs Onyeka Adedayo opened the event by introducing the Creaitz community as a growing hub for every digital enthusiast in Africa. She emphasized that the community is built to support individuals passionate about digital innovation, regardless of their specific field or technical background.

She noted that this event marked a significant milestone for the community, being the first physical gathering in three years. Since its inception, Creaitz has operated virtually, and the decision to go physical was a strategic one. Onyeka explained that one of the major reasons behind this move was to change the narrative around the digital economy. According to her, there’s a common misconception that the digital economy is reserved for only those who code or have technical backgrounds in software development. However, she stressed that this is far from the truth.

She highlighted that the digital economy presents multiple money-making opportunities beyond coding, pointing out areas such as creative direction, marketing, content creation, digital writing, and more. The goal of the event, she shared, was to encourage broader digital skills adoption by spotlighting the many paths available in the space. By doing this, the Creaitz team hopes to create awareness that Web3 and the broader digital world are open to everyone, not just programmers.

Mrs Onyeka also encouraged the participants to take networking seriously during the event. She emphasized the value of connections and shared a personal story of how attending a similar event and engaging with people led to a breakthrough opportunity in her career. Her message was clear — events like these are not just for learning, but also for building relationships that can lead to real impact.