28Oct
MoonShot by TechCabal
A two-day event featuring startup pitches, fireside chats, masterclasses, and networking opportunities.
Organised by TechCabal
MIA Tech Events Calendar
Tech and marketing events across Africa, plus the global ones worth the trip
Conferences, summits, expos and festivals for marketers, founders and tech teams, starting with Lagos. Every date is checked on the event's own website.
Last updated 20 October 2026.
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October 2026
November 2026
7Nov
Search Africon
A conference advancing SEO and digital marketing in Africa, featuring expert talks, workshops, and networking.
Organised by Search Africon
9Nov
Web Summit
Large global tech conference with founders, investors and marketers in Lisbon.
Organised by Web Summit
13Nov
DevFest Lagos
A developer festival organized by GDG Lagos, featuring tech talks and networking.
Organised by GDG Lagos
14Nov
Growth Africa Summit
An annual summit that brings together founders, growth professionals, investors, and ecosystem actors across Africa to explore scaling strategies, growth frameworks, networking, and applied sessions (growth labs, revenue design, building growth systems).
Organised by Growth Africa Summit
17Nov
Africa Tech Festival
Telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, startups and digital transformation show in Cape Town.
17Nov
Entertainment Week Africa
Six days of summits, markets and showcases across music, film, fashion, tech and creative business in Lagos.
Organised by Entertainment Week Africa
18Nov
Africa Fintech Summit Kigali
16th edition of the pan-African fintech summit for regulators, founders and investors, with a pitch competition.
Organised by Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS)
18Nov
27Nov
ADMARP Digital Product Growth Summit
One-day free summit for marketing, product and growth teams with the first Digital Product Growth Awards.
Organised by ADMARP
27Nov
LAIF Awards (Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival)
Nigeria's main advertising and creative awards festival, 21st edition, themed 'Glitch to Great'.
Organised by Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), per press coverage
December 2026
3Dec
Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos)
One-day Lagos conference on tech adoption, ethics and governance for startups, investors and policymakers.
Organised by Eko Innovation Centre
February 2027
10Feb
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
Tech corporates, investors, startups, fintech and climate leaders meet in Nairobi.
Organised by Africa Tech Summit
22Feb
Lagos Tech Fest
An annual technology conference that brings together startup founders, tech leaders, investors, government representatives, and innovators across Africa to discuss digital transformation, fintech, AI, Web3, and enterprise technology while fostering collaboration and policy dialogue for ecosystem growth.
Organised by Eventhive
25Feb
Tech Revolution Africa
Tech Revolution Africa Conference and Exhibition 2026, themed “The Big Bold Step,” brings together founders, startups, investors, creators, innovators, enterprises, policy makers, and government representatives for two days of keynotes, fireside chats, panels, executive chats, mixers, and deal-making conversations. Headlined by MTN, with an expected audience of 5,000+ participants.
Organised by Tech Revolution Africa
March 2027
15Mar
SXSW
Tech, film and music festival and conference in Austin.
Organised by SXSW
24Mar
Tech Unite Africa
A one-day summit focusing on innovation and collaboration among tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Organised by T.U.A Events
April 2027
1Apr
IoT West Africa + Data Center & Cloud Expo Africa
A major exhibition focusing on IoT innovations, data centers, and cloud technologies in West Africa.
26Apr
GITEX Africa
Large Africa tech and startup show in Marrakech covering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech and agritech.
Organised by GITEX Africa
May 2027
11May
SaaStr AI Annual
B2B SaaS and AI conference with CMO, CRO and CCO summits.
Organised by SaaStr
12May
AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya
AI summit and tech expo in Nairobi.
Organised by AI Everything / GITEX
25May
Web Summit Vancouver
North American Web Summit edition (formerly Collision).
Organised by Web Summit
June 2027
16Jun
VivaTech
Large European startup and tech event in Paris.
Organised by VivaTech
17Jun
Africa Technology Expo
An expo showcasing the latest technological advancements and startups in Africa.
Organised by Africa Technology Expo (ATE)
21Jun
Cannes Lions
The main international festival of creativity for brands, agencies and marketers.
Organised by Cannes Lions
September 2027
8Sep
UNBOUND (formerly INBOUND)
HubSpot's annual go-to-market conference, rebranded from INBOUND to UNBOUND.
Organised by HubSpot
October 2027
5Oct
GITEX Nigeria
A major tech event exploring Nigeria's vast tech ecosystem, featuring global tech communities.
Organised by GITEX Nigeria
6Oct
DigiMarCon Africa
Two-day digital marketing, media and advertising conference and exhibition in Cape Town.
Organised by DigiMarCon
Dates to be announced
These events run most years. Each one moves up to the calendar as soon as its organiser publishes the next date.
TBA
Abuja Startup Expo
A premier gathering for innovators in Abuja's startup ecosystem, featuring exhibitions and networking.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
TBA
Africa Revenue Makers Awards (ARMA)
A Pan-African virtual awards event that celebrates and recognizes outstanding professionals driving business growth and revenue across sales, marketing, and customer success roles.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by B4B Partners
TBA
Africa Startup Festival
A premier gathering recognized as Africa's top deal-making and networking event, bringing together investors, founders, and operators.
Last held 28 November 2025. The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by Africa Startup Festival
TBA
African Product Marketing Pioneers (APMP)
A pan-African community for product marketers, APMP connects, upskills, and recognizes African brand builders. Through webinars, resources, and an annual Marketing Leaders Index, it empowers marketers to scale products, craft compelling go-to-market strategies, and grow their professional influence across the continent.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by African Product Marketing Pioneers (APMP)
TBA
AfricArena Lagos Summit
A one-day event featuring startup pitches from across Africa within the Fintech and Mobility sectors.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by AfricArena
TBA
Lagos Leadership Summit
A summit aimed at redefining leadership through inclusivity and innovation.
Last held 16 to 17 April 2025. The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA)
TBA
Lagos Startup Expo
A large-scale exhibition and networking event that connects startups, investors, and innovators to showcase products, attract funding, and explore business partnerships through exhibitions, masterclasses, and investor lounges focused on practical engagement and deal-making.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by Not confirmed
TBA
Lagos Startup Week
A week-long event bringing together startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts for discussions and networking.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by Lagos Startup Week
TBA
Marketing & Chill
Marketing & Chill is a relaxed, community-led gathering for marketers to connect, share experiences, and have informal conversations around marketing, growth, and careers.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by Marketing In Action
TBA
Product Dive Conference
Nigeria’s leading product management and tech innovation conference.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by ProductDive
TBA
The Builders Summit by Founders Connect
A one-day summit focusing on innovation and collaboration among tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
The next date goes up here once the organiser announces it.
Organised by Founders Connect
Past events this year
4 events
22Sep
Nigeria Fintech Week
The largest gathering of fintech stakeholders in Nigeria.
Organised by Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR)
24Jul
APIConf Lagos
A conference promoting API literacy among developers, featuring networking and workshops.
Organised by API Conference Lagos community (Apidays Lagos)
28Feb
MarTech Africa
This event will focus on conversations around Acquisition, Engagement and Retention, essential aspects of today’s competitive marketing landscape.
Organised by Yournotify
21Feb
No Code Tech Summit (NCTS)
An annual event dedicated to connecting and inspiring professionals in the no-code space by highlights the growing significance of non-coding roles within the tech ecosystem and providing a platform for individuals to learn, network, and contribute to the industry’s development.
Organised by No Code Tech Summit (NCTS)
Questions people ask
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