Eventhive has announced the sixth edition of its flagship event, the Lagos Tech Fest. Eventhive is Africa’s top B2B2C event service provider, with a solid portfolio spanning six major cities and key sectors.
- Eventhive has announced the sixth edition of its flagship event, the Lagos Tech Fest.
- Eventhive is Africa’s top B2B2C event service provider, with a solid portfolio spanning six major cities and key sectors.
- Every year, the event combines roundtables, conferences, an industry party, live pitch events, exhibitions, and networking to create a true...
- Ahead of the main conference, Nigeria’s Tech Leadership Roundtable returns at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, bringing together government...
Keep reading for the full breakdown on Africa Tech Series — everything you need to know is covered below.
The event is part of Eventhive’s Africa Tech Series, a pan-African platform for discussions on technology and innovation that hosts fintech-related events in Lagos, London, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg.
Lagos Tech Fest returns to define the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem
To define the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, address significant developments, and unearth countless opportunities within the Nigerian and African tech market, the Lagos Tech Fest is back, bringing together tech leaders, up-and-coming startups, innovators, investors, multinational tech giants, and government representatives.
Every year, the event combines roundtables, conferences, an industry party, live pitch events, exhibitions, and networking to create a true platform that aims to attract investment into the ecosystem.
With more than 3,000 attendees, 70 industry-leading speakers, representation from 1,000 companies across 25 countries, and support from 80 sponsors and 40 media partners, the 2026 edition is expected to be the biggest yet.
Lagos Tech Fest to add new 4 stages
The Money Stage, Off The Record Stage, Innovation Stage, and Founder Stage are the four new stages that will be added to the event this year to accommodate a broader range of interests and encourage more in-depth, targeted conversations.
Three major venues in Lagos will host Lagos Tech Fest 2026. The main conference takes place at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, on February 18, 2026, while select pre-event activities will be held at Four Points by Sheraton and The Garden in Ikoyi/VI.
Ahead of the main conference, Nigeria’s Tech Leadership Roundtable returns at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, bringing together government representatives and C-level executives for an exclusive, high-level discussion focused on shaping the future of the tech ecosystem.
The festival will also feature the Nigeria States Pavilion, spotlighting thriving tech ecosystems across multiple cities, alongside an expanded expo showcasing transformative solutions set to define Nigeria’s tech landscape over the next decade.
The day concludes with After Dark Hours, a curated industry networking party hosted at The Garden in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Eventhive’s CEO comment
Commenting on the launch of the sixth edition, Jamiu Ijaodola, CEO of Eventhive, said: “Lagos Tech Fest is the annual engine room where the blueprint for Nigeria’s digital future is drawn. As we launch our sixth edition, we are seeing unprecedented convergence of finance, talent, and innovation.
“The introduction of our four focused stages will ensure every participant leaves with actionable insights and valuable connections. We are committed to not only hosting Nigeria’s best but also creating the crucial platform that drives billions of dollars in investment and collaboration needed to solidify Nigeria’s position as Africa’s undisputed tech leader.”
The 2026 edition boasts a powerhouse line-up of confirmed speakers, including, Uzoma Dozie (CEO, Sparkle), Tayo Oviosu (CEO, Paga), Olumide Balogun (Director, West Africa, Google), Tosin Faniro-Dada (Partner, Breega), Takuma Terakubo (CEO & General Partner, Uncovered Fund Inc.), Kazeem Tewogbade (CEO, Bluechip Technologies), Emeka Ajene (Founder & CEO, Afridigest), Ojoma Ochai (MD, CcHub Africa), Adedeji Olowe (Founder, Lendsqr), Napa Onwusah (Managing Partner, PlacidCode Labs), Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong (CEO, Syndicate Bio), Lexi Novitske (General Partner, Norrsken22), Victoria Fabunmi (National Coordinator, Nigerian Digital Innovation, NITDA), Olaniyi Yusuf (Managing Partner, Verraki Partners), Abdelaziz Saidu (Country General Manager, Nigeria & Ghana, Cisco), Dr Ayotunde Coker (CEO, Open Access Data Centers), Adekanbi Oluwaseun (Growth Lead, Cleva), Chichi Nwoko (CEO, What Media Group), Francis Sani (Programme Director, 3MTT), Adesuwa Omoruyi (Co-founder, Accrue), and Akpor Ikogho (Managing Partner, Mark Renee LP).
Odoo, Open Access Data Centre, Paga, Tetrad, Cleva, Keystone Bank, Accrue, Radiant Money, Radiant Digilog, and Mark Renee LP are among the confirmed sponsors who have given the event their full support.