The Deep Tech Future is Here: Meet the Minds Transforming Africa
Africa Deep Tech Conference Speakers Announced
The momentum is building, and the stage is set. We have officially unveiled the speaker lineup for the Africa Deep Tech Conference 2026, and to say it is “unmissable” would be an understatement.
From February 24th to 27th in Lagos, we are moving beyond high-level talk to engage with the technical blueprints, architectures, and research shaping the continent’s next decade. If you haven’t secured your place, this is your final warning: Early Bird tickets close this week.
See full speaker list here
🔬 The Visionaries: Keynotes and Frontier Thinkers
We are anchored by global pioneers who are translating complex science into continental solutions:
Osh Agabi (CEO, Koniku Inc.): The keynote behind “smell cyborgs” and real-time healthcare data.
Oji Udezue (Author & Product Executive): Bringing rare cross-functional expertise from Calendly and Twitter to help builders launch their own “rocketships”.
Kofi Dadzie: Tackling the critical question, “Whose AI Is It?” through a layered model for safe, sovereign, and personalized alignment.
Robert John: Diving into the very building blocks of technology with “The Foundations of Chip Design for Africans”.
🛠️ Technical Depth: A Preview of the Sessions
Our sessions are categorized by rigorous technical focus, ensuring every attendee walks away with actionable insights:
AI, Robotics & Sovereignty
Nyekachi Wihloka: Designing for reliable deep tech by building trust in AI and robotics.
Julian Duru: Presenting “The Flow Project,” a deep dive into building decentralized intelligence.
Olatunji Gbolahan: Exploring cross-lingual sentiment analysis specifically for low-resource Nigerian languages.
Hardware, IoT & Edge Computing
Dapo Sosanya: Showcasing ultra-low power Edge AI gateways for remote industrial assets.
Musa-Iman Yahaya: Architecting resilient, edge-first IoT systems tailored for smart agriculture.
Victor Obaro: Solving for connectivity with secure offline vending controllers for automated service access.
Infrastructure, Energy & Biotech
Laolu Adeola: Quantifying the stakes with a session on unlocking Nigeria’s ₦44 Trillion EV opportunity.
Mohamed Dhaouafi: Building efficient prosthetic ecosystems and scaling assistive technologies across Africa.
Gabriel Onyedikachukwu Nnamoko: Introducing ADAPTA—an AI-driven agricultural pest and threat monitor.
Immersive Tech & Speculative Prototyping
Iyobosa Rehoboth: Architecting tomorrow’s interfaces through Spatial-Physical-Social Systems (SPSS).
Grace Okubo: Challenging our perceptions with speculative prototyping for African deep tech.
Papa Tahlibou Tall: Presenting “UniVrsity,” an offline-ready VR learning platform for immersive education.
Don’t Watch From the Sidelines
The theme of this convening is “Catalyzing Africa’s Deep Tech Ecosystem”. This is where the founders of the next decade’s unicorns meet the researchers providing the foundational IP.
For Potential Partners: The window to align your brand with this level of technical excellence is closing. To support this ecosystem and gain visibility and access to our “Deal Room,” reach out to our team immediately or support by donating.
For Attendees: This is the caliber of talent you will be networking with, learning from, and debating. Once Early Bird tickets are gone, they are gone.
🎟️ Grab Your Early Bird Ticket Now
See you in Victoria Island, Lagos.