A platform for African possibility
AfroFutureTech connects technology, innovation and Afrofuturist culture through iFest and a year-round learning, venture, awards and media ecosystem.
Meet AfroFutureTech →AFT / ECOSYSTEM MEMBERSHIP
Why join
AFT?
AfroFutureTech is not a conference you attend once a year. It is a movement of creators, founders, technologists and brands building Africa's future together—all year round.
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ONE MOVEMENT. EVERY STAGE.
Enter once.
Keep moving.
Membership is the connective layer across AFT. Your profile, interests and contribution travel with you from learning to building, from visibility to the live festival.
One profile across the ecosystem
Receive relevant calls, member opportunities and pathways into iFest, Academy learning, Creatathon, Awards submissions and the creator or founder network.
See the pathways →HOW AFT MOVES YOU FORWARD
Build more than
momentum.
BUILD YOUR SKILL
Learn with operators.
Access relevant Academy calls, the Disturbing AI Series, Story Engine learning and pathways into the live four-day Academy at iFest.
Explore AFT Academy →BUILD YOUR NETWORK
Meet the people behind the movement.
Find member groups, founder and creator connections, mentor opportunities and direct routes into the communities shaping policy, funding and culture.
Find your route →BUILD YOUR VISIBILITY
Put credible work in the room.
Discover calls for Creatathon, the Scepters, speaking and 3C Studio. Selection always follows the published rules for each programme.
Explore Creatathon →LIVE BENEFITS / LAGOS 2026
Your membership
meets iFest.
Member purchase windows and selected pass offers
Priority notice for capacity-limited opportunities
Eligible routes into Creatathon, Awards and Academy
Access benefits matched to your confirmed plan
All ticket, lounge, competition and programme access remains subject to the published membership plan, eligibility rules and capacity.MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Choose the category
that fits you.
Select one category for your application. Academy cohorts, event passes and specialist programmes sit inside AFT membership as benefits or optional enrollments.
Builder Member
For creators, founders, developers and content-makers building with AI—or getting ready to start.
- Academy-track entry point
- Creator and founder opportunity alerts
- Relevant Festival and community calls
Core Member
For companies building, selling or distributing technology into Africa's consumer or creator economy.
- Startup, platform, tool and studio routes
- Exhibition and ecosystem opportunities
- Talent, visibility and partnership pathways
Industry Associate
For companies serving the ecosystem without directly building technology products.
- Consultancies, VCs and agencies
- Media, production and research firms
- Partner and thought-leadership routes
Non-Profit / Institutional
For NGOs, public innovation bodies and educational institutions aligned with AFT's mission.
- Education and talent pathways
- Community and policy engagement
- Impact partnership opportunities
DUES & PRICING: The final category-based dues schedule is awaiting publication. No payment is collected on this page; the membership team will confirm the applicable tier and fee before enrollment.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONView Academy →
AFT Academy enrollment
Add structured learning, cohort access or certification to an active AFT member profile. Certification is awarded only after the published completion requirements are met.
WHO BUILDS AFT
A movement
of builders.
AFT members do more than receive benefits. They help shape programmes, mentor emerging talent, support founder teams, tell important stories and strengthen the Festival.
FOUNDERSCREATORSTECHNOLOGISTSMENTORSINVESTORSBRANDS
Your story belongs here.
This space is reserved for a real, approved member testimonial—not placeholder praise.
Join the first story cohort →
FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT / NOMINATIONS OPEN
From problem to proof.
A future verified case study will follow a member venture from AFT opportunity to measurable progress.
CREATOR SPOTLIGHT / NOMINATIONS OPEN
Make culture move.
A future verified story will show how an AFT creator used learning, community and media access to grow.
AFT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Ready to join
the movement?
Thank you for your interest in joining AfroFutureTech. If you are ready to join the movement building Africa's tech and creative future, apply below.
Before applying, review the membership categories and the published dues information. This application takes about 5–10 minutes. Applications are reviewed within two business days; benefits activate after approval and payment, where applicable.
Membership is open to individuals, companies and organisations across Africa and the diaspora. Information supplied through the application is handled confidentially in line with our Privacy Policy.
- 5–10 MINTypical application time
- 2 DAYSTarget review window
- CONFIDENTIALApplication information
Need help choosing a category? Email membership@aftfest.com. Approved members agree to the Terms and Conditions. Once paid under an approved plan, membership dues are nonrefundable except where required by law.
YOUR APPLICATION
Tell us what
you want to build.
Complete the profile to prepare your application email. Send that email to finish your expression of interest; the membership team will confirm the applicable category, tier and next step.
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