Meet the people moving now.
Build meaningful connections with global investors, startups, creators, brands and policy leaders.
ATTEND / AFROFUTURETECH iFEST 2026
Be where Africa’s
future is being built.
Meet the founders, investors, artists and cultural leaders writing the next chapter—together, in Lagos.
01 / WHY ATTEND
Four days of pure inspiration and opportunity. Step into AI breakthroughs, runway spectacles, hands-on experiences, live performances and the rooms where Africa’s boldest deals begin.
See it before it becomes obvious.
Explore the breakthroughs, businesses and cultural forces set to transform the continent.
Leave with momentum.
Take home the people, perspective and possibilities to make your next move matter.
One connected Lagos festival.
A thousand moments that
change the temperature.
02 / ATTENDEE TYPES
There’s a pass
for your purpose.
Whether you’re crossing borders, covering stories, sharing ideas or starting out, iFest is built to meet you where you are.
International Delegates
Join the continent’s most important future-facing gathering—with dedicated arrival guidance, connection spaces and a global network ready to meet you.
Media & Press
Get close to the stories, creators and ideas shaping African innovation. Press accreditation and editorial touchpoints are available for qualified media.
Speakers & Creators
Bring a point of view. From headline stages to the 3C Studio, iFest gives original voices room to be heard and shared.
Youth & Students
Come curious. Meet mentors, discover pathways and experience the tools and people already creating the world you want to inherit.
03 / FEATURED GUIDES
START HERE
The AFTiFest Attendee Guide
Plan your journey, navigate the venues, find support and arrive ready for every opportunity.
Open the attendee guide ↗THE ESSENTIALS
Your Guide to iFest Stages
Find the rooms, stages and spaces that match your interests and keep your four days flowing.
See the programme ↗FOR STORYTELLERS
A Sample Itinerary for Media & Creators
Plan a smart path through the biggest conversations, live moments and interviews.
Build your itinerary ↗