OFFICIAL HIGH-LEVEL SCHEDULE / 03-06 DECEMBER 2026
Follow technology, creators, gaming, culture, capital, learning and the AFT Awards across one connected Lagos festival.
This schedule confirms the activity span for each day. Exact session times, speakers, venues and access requirements will be released through the live programme and registered-attendee updates.
Schedule questionsEvery day has its own energy, while major experiences run across multiple days. Use the full schedule below to see exactly when each activity is active.
Opening ceremony, Africa x Diaspora keynotes, policy roundtables, future plenaries, technology showcases and the opening-night gathering.
The Creatathon, content market, storytelling labs, robotics and XR, esports qualifiers, startup pitches and city-wide experiences move into full flow.
Technology meets fashion, music and play through tournament finals, digital wearables, the Runway x XR experience, headline performances and beach activity.
The expo, creator economy, gaming and cultural programme continue before the AFT Awards honour champions and bring iFest 2026 to its official close.
Filter the programme by day or view the complete matrix. Multi-day activities remain available on every day marked active.
The conversations and convenings that set the direction for iFest 2026.
Hands-on technology, startup discovery and future-facing product demonstrations.
Creation, distribution, pitching and the business of African storytelling.
Competition, streaming and immersive play across physical and virtual worlds.
Sound, style, wearables and performance through an AfroFutureTech lens.
Where founders, capital, employers and high-potential talent meet.
Practical sessions for professionals, founders, women, youth and families.
Curated moments across the city, the beach and the global iFest community.
The Scepters recognise the people, work and ideas moving Africa forward.
The final live programme will place each activity on the most relevant stage and identify any capacity, ticket or accreditation requirement.
Opening conversations, keynotes, showcases and public moments.
Challenges, team builds, prototypes and solution reveals.
Podcasts, creator spotlights, interviews and live storytelling.
Discovery, investor feedback and capital-ready pitches.
Film, fashion, music, media, ownership and African imagination.
Performance, comedy, creator battles and festival culture.
Some pitch rooms, dinners, lounges, labs, performances and Awards functions require a dedicated pass, confirmed booking, accreditation or invitation. Standard admission does not automatically include every experience.
Schedules may change as speakers, venues and production requirements are finalised. Registered attendees will receive material updates through official AFTiFest channels.