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03—06 DECEMBER 2026 · ELEGUSHI BEACH, LAGOS
AFRICA'S
FUTURE
HAS A
FESTIVAL.
Four electrifying days where technology, culture, capital and creativity meet at the edge of possibility.
↗127KPROJECTED VISITS
ACROSS FOUR DAYS
ACROSS FOUR DAYS
/ AfroFutureTech iFest 2026 * 127,000 projected visits across four days and 12+ Lagos venues / Elegushi Beach is the core festival campus / AfroFutureTech iFest 2026 * 127,000 projected visits across four days and 12+ Lagos venues /
THE MAINFRAME * FACE OF TECH * THE SCEPTERS * CREATATHON * AI REVENUE LABS & iFEST CAFÉ * FASHION-TECH RUNWAY * KIDS TECH UNIVERSE * AFROFUTURETECH ACADEMY * FOUNDER’S FORUM * INVESTMENT COMMONS * FUTURE OF WORK * GREEN FUTURES * HEALTH & HUMANITY * CREATOR ECONOMY * CULTURE LAB * THE MAINFRAME * FACE OF TECH * THE SCEPTERS * CREATATHON * AI REVENUE LABS & iFEST CAFÉ * FASHION-TECH RUNWAY * KIDS TECH UNIVERSE * AFROFUTURETECH ACADEMY * FOUNDER’S FORUM * INVESTMENT COMMONS * FUTURE OF WORK * GREEN FUTURES * HEALTH & HUMANITY * CREATOR ECONOMY * CULTURE LAB *
🚀 Registration is Open
AFRICA'S PREMIER TECH × CULTURE MOVEMENT
AFTiFest 2026 Begins In
December 3–6, 2026 Elegushi Beach core campus + official Lagos venues Lagos, Nigeria
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Countdown to AfroFutureTech iFest 2026.
01 / A CONTINENT IN MOTION
This isn’t an event.
It’s an ecosystem.
AfroFutureTech iFest brings together the builders, believers, investors and culture-shapers defining what Africa becomes next.
127K+projected visits across four days
12+venues across a connected Lagos festival
6main stages across the programme
15pillars powering the future
THE MAINFRAME
BELONG
A place for every kind of future-maker.
Why attend ↗PLAY
Afterdark has a different frequency.
Discover the energy ↗
AFTiFEST AT ELEGUSHI BEACH03 / ONE CONNECTED LAGOS FESTIVAL
Lagos,
turned all the way up.
Elegushi Beach is the core festival campus, connected to official forums, screenings, breakfasts and celebration moments across Lagos. Check the programme before every journey.
Explore venues & travel ↗04 / FIND YOUR PLACE
Come as you are.
Leave connected.
Explore attendee types ↗05 / DISCOVER THE EXHIBITION
Get to know the iFest Exhibitor areas.
The future starts here. In the iFest Exhibitor areas, leading brands, visionary startups and tech pioneers reveal the latest trends and innovations—from Smart Home and AI to sustainable technology. Experience hands-on innovations reshaping the way we live, work and connect.
- 01 / INTELLIGENCE
AI & Intelligent Systems
Applied AI, automation, data platforms and responsible machine intelligence.
→ - 02 / COMMERCE
Fintech & Digital Commerce
Payments, banking, retail technology and tools powering inclusive growth.
→ - 03 / CONNECTED LIFE
Smart Living & IoT
Connected homes, consumer devices, sensors and everyday intelligent products.
→ - 04 / MOVEMENT
Mobility & Infrastructure
Electric mobility, smart cities, logistics and infrastructure built for scale.
→ - 05 / PLAY
Gaming, XR & Esports
Interactive worlds, game studios, competitive play and immersive experiences.
→ - 06 / CREATE
Creator Tech & Media
Production tools, streaming, audio, film and platforms for original voices.
→ - 07 / WELLBEING
Digital Health & Wellness
Health access, diagnostics, care platforms and human-centred wellbeing.
→ - 08 / PLANET
Climate, Energy & Circularity
Clean energy, climate resilience, recycling and lower-impact systems.
→ - 09 / MAKE
Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing
Robots, industrial systems, rapid prototyping and next-generation production.
→ - 10 / WEAR
Fashion-Tech & Wearables
Smart textiles, wearable devices, digital fashion and African design futures.
→ - 11 / LEARN
EdTech & Future Skills
Learning platforms, career tools and practical skills for tomorrow’s talent.
→ - 12 / PROTECT
Cybersecurity & Enterprise Cloud
Trust, identity, cloud infrastructure and resilient business technology.
→ - 13 / NOURISH
FoodTech & AgriTech
Smarter agriculture, food systems, supply chains and sustainable nutrition.
→ - 14 / CONNECT
Connectivity & Telecoms
Networks, satellites, broadband and infrastructure connecting the continent.
→ - 15 / BREAKTHROUGH
Startup & Innovation Pavilions
Early-stage breakthroughs, venture discovery and bold ideas ready to grow.
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Explore all exhibitor opportunities
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TURN UP WITH PURPOSE
Get involved.
Choose the role you want to play in Africa’s premier tech-cultural movement.
Explore every opportunityPartner with
AFTiFest
Build a strategic platform around visibility, audience connection and measurable impact.
Become a sponsor →Be discovered
for your value
Showcase your achievements, lived experience and professional skills to forward-thinking employers.
Join the talent pool →Put your ideas
in the room
Meet investors, customers, creators and decision-makers across the AFTiFest ecosystem.
Apply to exhibit →Secure employer
sponsorship
Use our ROI guide and ready-to-customise email to request employer-funded attendance.
Build your business case →PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES / AFTiFEST 2026
Put your brand in the room with Africa’s talent.
Partner positions are open for organisations ready to connect with builders, creators, buyers and decision-makers across the AFTiFest ecosystem.
Explore partner routes
AVAILABLE POSITIONFOUNDING
PARTNERYOUR LOGO HERE AVAILABLE POSITIONTECHNOLOGY+PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONFINANCE
FORWARDFINANCIAL INNOVATION AVAILABLE POSITIONMOVE→LAGOSMOBILITY PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONCONNECTED
AFRICACONNECTIVITY PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONCREATE//
CULTURECREATOR ECONOMY AVAILABLE POSITIONIMPACT
IN MOTIONSUSTAINABILITY PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONLIVE•LOUDMEDIA & BROADCAST
PARTNERYOUR LOGO HERE AVAILABLE POSITIONTECHNOLOGY+PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONFINANCE
FORWARDFINANCIAL INNOVATION AVAILABLE POSITIONMOVE→LAGOSMOBILITY PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONCONNECTED
AFRICACONNECTIVITY PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONCREATE//
CULTURECREATOR ECONOMY AVAILABLE POSITIONIMPACT
IN MOTIONSUSTAINABILITY PARTNER AVAILABLE POSITIONLIVE•LOUDMEDIA & BROADCAST
Representative partner positions. Confirmed organisation logos will be published only after written approval.
Start a partnership conversation
01 / THE MAINFRAMEBuild what’s next.
AI, startups and intelligent systems in motion.
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02 / FACE OF TECHSee the people shaping tomorrow.
Stories and leaders defining Africa’s future-facing identity.
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03 / THE SCEPTERSGive brilliance its flowers.
AfroFutureTech Awards for bold builders and brands.
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04 / CREATATHONMake the first move.
Fast collaboration for the problems worth solving.
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05 / AI REVENUE LABS & iFEST CAFÉTurn ideas into value.
Revenue pathways, deal flow and warmer introductions.
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06 / FASHION-TECH RUNWAYWear the future out loud.
Digital culture, design and spectacle on one stage.
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07 / KIDS TECH UNIVERSEStart the spark early.
Play, robotics and the confidence to make.
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08 / AFT ACADEMYLearn from the builders.
Practical learning for a rapidly changing world.
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09 / FOUNDER’S FORUMCarry the work forward.
Honest rooms for people building with conviction.
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10 / INVESTMENT COMMONSMeet capital halfway.
Opportunity, investors and meaningful conversation.
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11 / FUTURE OF WORKDesign a better workday.
New skills, smarter systems and human potential.
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12 / GREEN FUTURESGrow what lasts.
Climate ideas made for African realities and scale.
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13 / HEALTH & HUMANITYMake care go further.
Tools and innovation designed to expand access.
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14 / CREATOR ECONOMYOwn the original.
Platforms, audiences and the business of imagination.
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15 / CULTURE LABMake heritage move.
Where culture, imagination and technology collide.
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