Global Networking Night: Nigeria

Energy Mining Funding

Networking, learning and socials

Looking forward to connecting more with everyone coming to the event! Excited to chat more about everything from fintech to tennis :)

To strengthen network within and outside my industry and see opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm interested in public health and biotechnology.

Developments in law and finance

Business opportunities

networking and collaboration opportunities

Connect with research and opportunities in medicine and public health

I am Olanrewaju Smart, Ph.D, a proud 2025 alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School's MCMPA degree program , where I deepened my commitment to evidence-based policymaking and social impact. My academic journey at Harvard strengthened my research at the intersection of public policy, AI, and e-governance strategy, with particular focus on public policy reform. I spent my pre-Harvard years on legislative reforms as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives particularly design of the interest-free students loan Act resulting into the creation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NelFUNd) , amongst others Beyond scholarship, the experience reinforced my dedication to public service and institutional strengthening across Africa. Today, I remain engaged in advancing policy conversations around sustainable growth, digital governance innovation, and STEM education promotion. As a member of the Harvard alumni community, I am committed to contributing to impactful leadership and collaborative solutions that drive inclusive development and long-term economic resilience.