For most brand managers, interactive AI is still a boardroom conversation. In October, SmartSense Technologies moved it to the dinner table.
The company hosted two exclusive showcase dinners, in Lagos on Thursday, 15 October 2026 and in Abuja on Thursday, 22 October 2026. They brought together brand managers, publicists, media buyers and marketing and communications leaders from two of Nigeria’s key commercial and institutional centres. The aim was simple: let decision-makers experience the technology first-hand, rather than read about it.
SmartSense, Flam’s exclusive partner in Nigeria, presented four solutions at both events. Airboards stream high-fidelity 3D content through a phone’s camera, generated from text and image prompts, so brands can place immersive objects and environments in front of audiences without an app.
FlamFlicks turn video into a two-way experience, inviting viewers to engage with the content rather than simply watch it. Scan & Win converts a QR code, product, poster or event asset into an interactive promotion that guides participation, measures engagement and connects audiences to approved rewards. Visual Agents are hyperreal digital representatives that hold real-time conversations, answering questions and guiding users as naturally as a video call.
Together, the demonstrations showed what the technology could mean for customer engagement, interactive brand experiences and wider business use.
The Lagos dinner drew leaders from across communications, media, entertainment and business. Guests included Edward Israel-Ayide, CEO of Carpe Diem Communications; Njideka Akabogu, Regional Manager at BHM, East Africa; and Nkasiobi Chukwu, Head of Marketing and Communications at Mavin Records.
A week later, on 22 October, SmartSense brought the same showcase to Abuja, where the guest list reflected the capital’s mix of institutional, public-interest and creative leadership. Guests included Amara Nwankpa, Director General of the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, and Obianuju Asika, CEO of Spadez Management, alongside other professionals from the communications, media, business and development communities.
“We wanted brand leaders to move past the hype and actually experience what interactive AI can do,” said Dr. Seyi, Co-Founder and CEO SmartSense Technologies. “Interactive experiences can’t be fully appreciated through a slide deck. By putting these tools directly into the hands of decision-makers in Lagos and Abuja, we’re bridging the gap between innovative theory and real-world execution. AI isn’t just about novel engagement; it’s about providing brands with the infrastructure to build deeper trust, guide consumer action, and drive tangible business outcomes across Nigeria’s dynamic market.
The two-city format reflects a deliberate choice. Lagos anchors Nigeria’s consumer brands, agencies and media, while Abuja is home to its institutional and public-sector audiences. By hosting in both, SmartSense reached the audiences best placed to turn the technology into campaigns, partnerships and pilots.
Follow us on Facebook
Discover more from The Industry
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
