Building For The World

Africa’s tech ecosystem steps up to build truly global talent, products and companies

Confirmed Moonshot 2025 Date:

15th - 16th, October, 2025

2024 Sponsors

What is Moonshot?

African Challenges.

Innovative Solutions.

Global Audience.

Moonshot is the conference that brings together Africa's tech ecosystem in person to network, collaborate, share insights and celebrate innovation on the continent. Join us and meet the founders, business leaders, startups, enterprise companies & more building innovation solutions for huge problems across Africa.

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2024 Events Details

4,000

GUESTS

148

SPEAKERS

9

TRACKS

3

STAGES

148 Speakers

Solving Africa's Most Challenging Problems

We brought together the most audacious thinkers, doers and investors in African tech, working on everything from fintech to commerce, renewable energy, climate change, tech policy, AI, telco, cloud and more.

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Dr. Bosun Tijani

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE

Chief Information Technology Officer, Nigeria

Tomi Davies

Collaborator-in-Chief, TVC Labs

Iyin Aboyeji

Founding Partner, Future Africa

Anuoluwapo Adedoyin Adasolum

Co-founder and CEO, Sabi

Elizabeth Polk

Media & Entertainment Attorney, The BALA Firm

Kola Aina

Founding Partner, Ventures Platform

Dr Juliet Ehimuan

Founder, Beyond Limits

Layi Wasabi

Content Creator

Ademola Adesina

Co-Founder and President of Sabi

Sade Dada

Public Policy Manger, Anglophone West Africa, Meta

Moe Odele

Founding Partner, Vazi Legal

Jeremy Johnson

CO-founder and CEO of Andela

Mobola da-Silva

Partner, Capria Ventures

Editi Effiong

Founder,Anakle

Niyi Toluwalope

CEO, eTranzact International Plc

June Angelides MBE

Partner, Levare Ventures & Angel Investor

Fisayo Fosudo

Tech Content Creator

Ayeni Oluwatobi Dorcas (MissTechy)

Tech Content Creator

Ashim Egunjobi

Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Octerra Capital

Michael Olaitan

Co-Founder, Powernow

Jay On-air

Radio and TV broadcaster & Content creator

Seyi William-Ogunbiyi

Chief of Products and Operations, Selar

Adédèjì Ọlọ́wẹ̀

Founder, Lendsqr

Buchi Okoro

CEO & CO-Founder, Quidax

Femi Aluko

CEO and co-founder, Chowdeck

Adetutu Laditan

Creative Economy Catalyst and Marketing Strategist

Kasim Sodangi

Director Governmental and Regulatory

Marlon Nichols

Founding Managing Partner, MaC Venture Capital

Ozzy Etomi

Brand Director, Dye Lab

Uzoma Dozie

Founder & CEO, Sparkle

Adedayo “Dayo” Okesola

VP of Product Engineering, Flutterwave

Marie Lora-Mungai

Founder & CEO, Restless Global

Mikael Hajja

Founder, P1 Ventures

Babajide Duroshola

General Manager, M-KOPA Nigeria

Peace Itimi

Chief Executive, Founders Connect

Chisom Nwokwu

Software Engineer & Published Author

Sara Ibru

Trade and Business Promotion Officer to Nigeria, Ghana & Cameron, Embassy of Sweden

Dotun Adekunle

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Technology Officer, OPay Digital Services Limited

Niyi Akinmolayan

Founder, Anthills Studio

Akeem Lawal

Managing Director, Interswitch Purepay (Payment Processing & Switching)

Charles Nweke

Venture Building Engagement Lead, Catalyst Fund

Mayowa Olaniyan

Group Managing Director/CEO, Chams

Kenfield Griffith

CEO and Co-Founder, Tappi

Aaron Fu

Investor, Digital Currency Group

Mudiaga Mowoe

CEO, Matta

Oji Udezue

AI Product Expert & Ex Chief Product Officer, Typeform

Oo Nwoye

Moyo Sodipo

Co-founder and COO, Busha

Olufemi Oguntamu

CEO/Lead Consultant, Penzaarville, Africa

Phiona Okumu

Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Spotify

Victor Alade

CEO and co-founder, Raenest

Vincent Ogbunude

Managing Director, Verve International

Basil Udotai, Esq

Founding Partner of Johnson & Wilner LLP

Fiona Weeks

Managing Director, Pulse West Africa

Preston Ideh

Co-founder and CEO, Stears

Eric Okyerefo

CEO/co-founder, Filmmakers Mart

Wiza Jalakasi

Director of Africa Market Development, Ebanx

Lavina Ramkisson

AI Board, GSMA

Olusegun Adeniyi

Chief Digital Officer, Wema Bank

Uche Aniche

Convener, Startup South

Anna Ekeledo

Executive Director, AfriLabs

Michel Deelen

Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Adeleke Alex-Adedipe

Managing Partner, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA Law)

Ojoma Ochai

Managing Director, CcHUB

Venkatesh Rathnam

Group Chief Information Officer, Access Bank

Brian Waswani Odhiambo

Partner, Novastar Ventures

Lanre Bamisebi

Executive Director of IT & Innovation, Access Bank

Jessica Hope

Founder, Wimbart

Molly Jensen

Chief Executive Officer of Afripods

Addy Awofisayo

Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube

Dolapo Amusat

Founder, WeTalkSound

Samo Onyemelukwe

Managing Director, Trace Anglophone West Africa & Global Business Development Director. Trace S.A

Elom Lassey

Africa Venture Capital, IFC

Eric Okyerefo

CEO/co-founder, Filmmakers Mart

Ayowole Ayodele

CEO, Fincra

Bayo (Olubayo) Adekanmbi

Founder, Data Science Nigeria

Sunil Natraj

Chief Executive Officer, Jumia Nigeria

Godwin Tom

Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing

Ahunna Ogunedo

Investment Manager, 54 Collective

Stephanie Egharevba

Youth Advisory Board Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Mastercard Foundation

Jade Osiberu

Producer and founder, Greoh Studios

Oti Ilentamhen

Investment Principal, Alitheia Capital

Olumide Soyombo

Voltron Capital

Toun Tunde-Anjous

Founder, The People Practice

Harriet Adinkrah

Investment Manager, 4DX

Yvonne O. Okafor

Co-founder, A&A Collective

Temidayo Ajayi

Co-Managing Partner, Detail Commercial Solicitors

Bernard Ghartey

Investor, Norrsken22

Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun

Head of Programmes, News Central

Abayomi Adebanjo

Regional Business Head & General Counsel, MainOne Cable Company

Claudine Moore

Managing Director, Allison

Ifeoma Malo

Co-Founder/ CEO, Clean Tech Hub Nigeria

Yemi Keri

CEO Heckerbella

Paras Patel

Founder and Managing Partner, E3 Capital

Oo Nwoye

Sadaharu Saiki

Founder & GP, Sunny Side Venture Partners

Benjamin Dada

Publisher, Bendada.com

Kristin H. Wilson

Managing Partner, Innovate Africa Fund

Abdulhameed Abubakar

Managing Director, Our Way Forward

Yele Oyekola

Co-Founder and CEO, Duplo

Jasiel Martin-Odoom

Africa Investment Officer, Accion Venture Lab

Sanusi Ismaila

General Partner, Aduna Capital

Ayoola Salako

Marketing Operation, Lemfi

Vladimir Dugin

Senior Partner, E3 Capital

Bongani Sithole

Chief Executive Officer, 54 Collective

Ayodeji Alaran

Founder and CEO, PBR Life Sciences

Folakemi Fatogbe

CEO/Founder, The De-Risking Lab

Femi Adeyemo

Founder and CEO of Arnergy

Frank Eleanya

Senior Reporter, TechCabal

Moyosola Okoye

Chief Commercial Officer, Sabi

Tosin Faniro-Dada

Partner, Breega

Richard Oyome

COO and Co-founder, Raenest

Olumide Okubadejo

Head of Product, Sabi

Andrew Mori

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Deimos

Jerry Ejikeme

Founder and CEO, Sochitel Group

Unini Campbell

Chief Commercial Officer at BudPay

Nkem Nweke

PM Engineering Innovation, Microsoft

Francis Nwoboshi

Chief Commercial Officer, Sochitel Group

Olúwatóyìn (Toyin) Emmanuel-Olubake

Investment Director, Novastar

Ayo Olufemi

Co-founder & CTO, LifeBank

Adewale Yusuf

CEO, Talent QL

Vivian Mbene

Chief Operating Officer, The Tonic Technologies

David I. Adeleke

Founder and Publisher, Communiqué

Ferdinand Adimefe

CEO, Magic Carpet

Gbemisola Abudu

Vice President & Country Head of NBA Nigeria

Kasim Sodangi

Director Governmental and Regulatory

Guy Stiebel

VP of Product, Cedar Money

Joey Akan

Founder/CEO, Afrobeats Intelligence

Seni Sulyman

Co-Founder & CEO, Talstack

Julie LeBlanc

Counselor for Commercial Affairs at U.S. Department of Commerce

Andy Obuoforibo

Head Of Product at 54Collective

Ajetomobi Oluwaferanmi

Country Manager, Cenoa

Yinka Adewuyi

CEO and co-founder, GoLemon

Fuad Lawal

Executive Director, Archivi. ng

Hugo Obi

CEO and Founder, Maliyo Games

Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi

Co-Founder & Director, Kunda Kids

Francis Vesta

Investor Relations at Madica

Azeezat Olaoluwa

Senior Journalist Reporter, BBC News West Africa

Abibat Kazeem

Head of Commercial, Bayobab Nigeria (MTN)

Austin Okpagu

Nigeria Country Director, Vertofx

Ade Jinadu

Product Marketing Lead, Zedcrest Wealth

Slawomir Cieslinski

Director, Business Development, WIOCC Group

Osarumen Osamuyi

Founder, The Subtxt

Aanu Adeoye

West and Central Africa correspondent, Financial Times.

Tage Kene-Okafor

Africa Reporter, TechCrunch

Jonny Baxter

British Deputy High Commissioner

9 Content Tracks

Covering Critical Sub-Sectors

In addition to 6 from 2023, we introduced 3 new tracks in 2024 namely: Climate Tech, Government Regulation & Policy and FUEL: The Investor Conference

Future of Commerce

CleanTech & Climate Tech

Govt. Regulation & Policy

The Creative Economy

Emerging Tech Fest

StartUp Festival

Big Tech & Enterprise Conference

Entering Tech

FUEL: The Investor Conference

What People Have Said

Had so much fun and insight at the just concluded #MoonshotbyTechCabal event A very motivating story from Dolapo Agbede on her journey through blindness in the career world Met with @_DammyB_ , she’s so pretty Thank you #ALX for this opportunity Cheers

Esther Chineme

@EstherChineme

Had an amazing and impactful experience at #MoonshotbyTechCabal

Kenny Odunuga

@KennyOdunuga

kudos to the entire @TechCabal team and everyone who put moonshot together! @MaryanneOnuoha you did a thing here! this is massive and i’m so proud of you! moonshot was awesome guys! want to see more events like this.

Michael Inioluwa

@michaelinioluwa

The branding of #MoonshotbyTechCabal is

Peace Itimi

@peaceitimi

#MoonshotbyTechCabal representing @theMariblock An entirely reflective and eye-opening period for me. Emerging tech is here to stay and we’ll be here to tell you all about it!

Oge Nelson

@Miss_nelsonoge

2024 Schedule Of Events

Wednesday

Oct 9,2024

Conference Day 1

Govt & Regulation Conference
Emerging Tech Fest
Startup Festival
Entering Tech
Deal Rooms
Moonshot Demos
Creative Economy Roundtable

Thursday

Oct 10, 2024

Conference Day 2

Future of Commerce
Creative Economy
Big Tech & Enterprise Conference
FUEL: The Investor Conference
Deal Rooms
Moonshot Demos
Battlefield Finale

Tuesday

Oct 8, 2024

MOONSHOT Opening Mixer

Invite Only

Friday

Oct 11, 2024

Art Day & Ecosystem Tour

Private Gallery Tour. Register here
Ecosystem Tour of Selected Startups & Hubs. Register here
Startup Founders Office Hours (Ventures Platform). Register here
Off-site workshops and sessions (Entering Tech).
- Data Visualisation With Power BI (In partnership with Dataleum). Register here
- The Psychology of Design and 4 other sessions (In partnership with GoMyCode). Register here

Saturday

Oct 12, 2024

Lagos Adventure

Register here
- Lekki conservative centre
- Lekki Market
- Beach House Hangout (Wave beach)
Off-site workshops and sessions (Entering Tech).
- Beyond Learning: Where Experience Matters (In partnership with Checklearn). Register here

Tuesday

Oct 8, 2024

MOONSHOT Opening Mixer

Invite Only

Wednesday

Oct 9,2024

Conference Day 1

Govt & Regulation Conference
Emerging Tech Fest
Startup Festival
Entering Tech
Deal Rooms
Moonshot Demos
Creative Economy Roundtable

Thursday

Oct 10, 2024

Conference Day 2

Future of Commerce
Creative Economy
Big Tech & Enterprise Conference
FUEL: The Investor Conference
Deal Rooms
Moonshot Demos
Battlefield Finale

Friday

Oct 11, 2024

Art Day & Ecosystem Tour

Private Gallery Tour. Register here
Ecosystem Tour of Selected Startups & Hubs. Register here
Startup Founders Office Hours (Ventures Platform). Register here
Off-site workshops and sessions (Entering Tech).
- Data Visualisation With Power BI (In partnership with Dataleum). Register here
- The Psychology of Design and 4 other sessions (In partnership with GoMyCode). Register here

Saturday

Oct 12, 2024

Lagos Adventure

Register here
- Lekki conservative centre
- Lekki Market
- Beach House Hangout (Wave beach)
Off-site workshops and sessions (Entering Tech).
- Beyond Learning: Where Experience Matters (In partnership with Checklearn). Register here

2024 Partners

Platinum Sponsors

54 COLLECTIVE

Raenest

Sparkle

Tramango

Quidax

State/Country Pavilion

NITDA

Orange Corners Nigeria

Program Partner

CChub

Gold Sponsors

Budpay

Cardtonic

Zedcrest

Vendy

Heckerbella

Interswitch

Busha

Chams

Eko Hotels Suites

Opay

Mastercard

Mainone

Silver Sponsors

Flutterwave

Andela

Mano

Mac Venture Capital

Sochitel

Duplo

Cenoa

Deimos

Cedar Money

Ingressive Capital

DOA Law

Credit Direct

One Health

Africa Finance Corporation

Auto Girl

Verto

Exhibitors/Booth

Cardify

Africhange

Ercas

Kolomoni

Cleva

Scrella

SavingsBox

Sycamore

Aktivate

Manifold

Hyperspace

Poggah

Platnova

Terrahaptix

Zap

Kora

Credo

Cola Gift Card

Flick

ikook

Vale

Acumen

Blastily

Zeeh Africa

Cafe One

ISN Nigeria

Cardforte

Doron

Ethnos

Fincra

Leadway Pensure

Cash Africa

WorkflowsHR

Vesti

Aceall

ProDevs

Garamart

Loubby AI

Comfort

Paxo Beauty

Moniepoint

Jollof Plus

Praxel.ai

Payaza

Cloudboosta

Detailed Solicitors

E-doc Online

Graph

ProDevs

GTi Rides

Secured Records

Advancly

Celebration

Datamellon

Edge

Media Partners

Africa Tech Radio

POP Central

Backend

Techuncode

NIMBUS MEDIA

Benjamin Dada

BigTechThisWeek

News Central

Olorisupergal

Founders Connect

VC4A

Wimbart

In The News

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Africa’s biggest tech players in Lagos to unveil innovative ideas

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16 September 2024

Moonshot by TechCabal 2024 to welcome global speakers, ministers from UK, France, Ghana, Egypt, and others

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10 October 2024

Open banking is ready for Nigeria, but CBN’s approval stands in the way

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TC Battlefield Winners

1st place

Prize: $10,000

OneGrid

Learn more about their solution

2nd place

Prize: $5,000

Swap

Learn more about their solution

3rd place

Prize: $2,500

Waffles AI

Learn more about their solution

Learn More about Battlefield

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is Moonshot by TechCabal?

Moonshot is TechCabal’s flagship conference that will convene the most audacious players; founders, business leaders, startups, enterprise companies & more building Africa’s dynamic tech scene to network, collaborate, share ideas/insights, and celebrate innovation on the continent

When is Moonshot happening?

Moonshot by TechCabal is happening in Lagos, Nigeria on October 9th and 10th. We also have other exciting off-conference activities and side mixers that’ll happen during the week of the conference.

Is attendance virtual or in-person?

Moonshot by TechCabal is a completely physical event that will be held at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Our state-of-the-art venue has been specially chosen to provide an immersive and captivating environment for our attendees.

Why should I attend?

If you’re innovating in payments, e-commerce, Web3, AI & ML, Content, Gaming, Diversity, Venture Capital, and related sectors, seize the chance to showcase your brand and engage with key players. Network and learn from like minds, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers. Small business? Connect with partners, and gain insights for growth. Banks/telcos? Uncover partners, and expand networks.
Tech enthusiast? Explore African tech’s evolution, and ask vital questions. We are also adding a policy and governance content track to bring together from across the continent to discuss tech policy and regulation to grow Africa’s economy. For creatives who do not fall into any of these categories, we have discussions. The creative economy sessions will feature key experts who will explore critical issues in the creative sector. With 8 content tracks, we have endless opportunities for everyone.

Is this the first edition?

This is the second edition. For the maiden edition last year, we had global speakers from Google, Amazon Web Services, Meta, and African startups like Piggyvest, Flutterwave, and Chipper Cash. etc and policymakers including Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); Olatubosun Alake, Lagos State’s Commissioner of Science and Technology. With over 2,500 attendees from over 12 countries, 8 mind-blowing content tracks from Future of Commerce to the Creative Economy, and a thrilling startup pitch competition

What’s new about this edition?

This time around, we’re dialing up the excitement to eleven! More content tracks, more speakers, a brand-new stage, and a bigger party! We will also be exploring 9 content tracks and other side events and off-conference activities to ensure the fun never stops.

How can I prepare for the conference?

The very first thing to do is to save your seat by getting your ticket. Once your seat is secured, keep an eye out on our social pages and website as we’ll be putting out content and information as the event approaches to help you prepare adequately. Ensure to engage with them so you can get a sense of what to expect.

If you’re an international guest coming to Nigeria for the first time, go through our travel guide to get adequate information to prepare for your trip. Ahead of the event, plan what you intend to achieve from the event and work towards it. Ensure to come with questions on the day of the event, network, and foster important relationships that’d be useful in your career journey

Who can attend Moonshot 2024?

Anyone can attend the conference, especially if you’re curious about the future of tech in Africa! This year, we’re particularly open to startups and innovators in commerce Web3 and metaverse, AI &ML, Content and gaming, Talent, Inclusion & Diversity, Venture Capital, Startup Clinic, Telco & Enterprise

How can my company get involved as a sponsor?

If you’d like to be a sponsor or partner with us for Moonshot 2024, send an email to ads@bigcabal.com

Got a question that’s not captured here?

You can shoot us an email via moonshot@techcabal.com

Have any other questions? Reach out to Us

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What is Moonshot?

African Challenges.

Innovative Solutions.

Global Audience.

2024 Events Details

4,000

GUESTS

148

SPEAKERS

9

TRACKS

3

STAGES

Official 2024 Partner

148 Speakers

Solving Africa's Most Challenging Problems

Dr. Bosun Tijani

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE

Tomi Davies

Iyin Aboyeji

Anuoluwapo Adedoyin Adasolum

Elizabeth Polk

Kola Aina

Dr Juliet Ehimuan

Layi Wasabi

Ademola Adesina

Sade Dada

Moe Odele

Jeremy Johnson

Mobola da-Silva

Editi Effiong

Niyi Toluwalope

June Angelides MBE

Fisayo Fosudo

Ayeni Oluwatobi Dorcas (MissTechy)

Ashim Egunjobi

Michael Olaitan

Jay On-air

Seyi William-Ogunbiyi

Adédèjì Ọlọ́wẹ̀

Buchi Okoro

Femi Aluko

Adetutu Laditan

Kasim Sodangi

Marlon Nichols

Ozzy Etomi

Uzoma Dozie

Adedayo “Dayo” Okesola

Marie Lora-Mungai

Mikael Hajja

Babajide Duroshola

Peace Itimi

Chisom Nwokwu

Sara Ibru

Dotun Adekunle

Niyi Akinmolayan

Akeem Lawal

Charles Nweke

Mayowa Olaniyan

Kenfield Griffith

Aaron Fu

Mudiaga Mowoe

Oji Udezue

Oo Nwoye

Moyo Sodipo

Olufemi Oguntamu

Phiona Okumu

Victor Alade

Vincent Ogbunude

Basil Udotai, Esq

Fiona Weeks

Preston Ideh

Eric Okyerefo

Wiza Jalakasi

Lavina Ramkisson

Olusegun Adeniyi

Uche Aniche

Anna Ekeledo

Michel Deelen