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Learn about our startup pitch competition.

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Find out if your team is eligible to compete in this year’s competition.

Why should I Apply?

Stand a chance to win money for your startup and shine on the global stage.

Eko Convention Centre, Lagos

28th – 29th, October, 2026

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About Moonshot

Explore innovative ideas and connect with thought leaders.

Content Tracks

We are touching important areas this year

Meet the Speakers

View our lineup of seasoned speakers

What People Have Said

Hear from attendees who have participated in the event.

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Get tips on visas, hotels, off Conference activities and experiences of Lagos.

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See our program of events

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2025 media partners

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TC Battlefield

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Learn about our startup pitch competition.

Who’s Eligible?

Find out if your team is eligible to compete in this year’s competition.

Why Should I Apply?

Stand a chance to win money for your startup and shine on the global stage.

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  • NEXT Moonshot – OCT 28 & 29TH, 2026

    Building
    MOmentum

    Africa’s tech ecosystem positions itself for its next big leap.

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    see you AT Moonshot 2026

    28th – 29th, October, 2026

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    2024

    EVENT DETAILS

    In 2024, We brought together the

    brightest minds on the continent

    Exchanging ideas on how we can

    build for the world

    4,000

    GUESTS

    148

    speakers

    9

    content tracks

    3

    STAGES

    this year, we are moving forward

    collectively to scalable growth

    we are

    Building momentum

    Eko Convention Centre, Lagos

    15th – 16th, October, 2025

    MEET OUR

    OFFICIAL 2025
    PARTNER

    9

    content tracks

    Future of Commerce

    Future of Commerce

    Exploring the evolution of trade, payments, logistics, and e-commerce in Africa. From infrastructure to consumer behavior, this track examines the trends that are shaping how Africa buys and sells

    The Creative Economy

    The Creative Economy

    A spotlight on the intersection of tech, culture, and creativity. This track brings together storytellers, creators, founders, and platforms redefining Africa’s cultural exports.

    Emerging Tech
    (AI & ML)

    Emerging Tech
    (AI & ML)

    The frontier track. Unpacking the impact, risks, and opportunities around artificial intelligence, machine learning, and future-shaping technologies in Africa

    Government & Policy

    Government & Policy

     How do we build an enabling environment for innovation? Policymakers, regulators, and ecosystem leaders meet to discuss infrastructure, policy, and digital governance.

    FUEL: The Investor Conference

    FUEL: The Investor Conference

     Where capital meets innovation. Insightful discussions on funding trends, investment theses, and what LPs, VCs, and angels are betting on across Africa.

    StartUp Festival

    StartUp Festival

     A celebration of Africa’s most promising startups, where founders pitch, share lessons, and connect with investors and enablers shaping the future of tech on the continent.

    Clean and
    Climate Tech

    Clean and
    Climate Tech

     A spotlight on how Africa is leveraging tech to solve climate challenges and drive sustainability. Features insightful conversations at the intersection of sustainability and innovation.

    Big Tech and Enterprise

    Big Tech and Enterprise

     A dive into the strategies and shifts of Africa’s biggest tech companies and enterprise innovators. We explore the trends shaping business transformation at scale.

    Entering Tech

    Entering Tech

     A gateway track for talent and career switchers. Focused on breaking into the tech industry, skill development, and the future of work for young Africans.

    MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS • MEET OUR SPEAKERS •

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    Side Event

    The Closer by Partech & Novastar

    A high-quality closing mixer during Moonshot week. Expect drinks, canapés, and entertainment from a live band and DJ. No stages, no speeches.

    Request to join

    Side event

    CloudPlexo <> Moonshot Afterparty mixer

    Join founders, investors, corporate leaders, and key ecosystem players on Thursday, 16th October to unwind, connect, and build meaningful relationships beyond the conference floor.

    Request to join

    Side Event

    The Pooldown Beach Party by Premia Business Network

    A post-Moonshot beach party experience with the PBN community to celebrate the vibrant energy of the Moonshot Conference—over music, cocktails, games, and ocean breeze.

    Get Pooldown ticket

    Ecosystem events

    Take a week-long deep dive into Africa’s vibrant tech ecosystem

    These bundle tickets offer access to the continent’s biggest investment  innovation and deal-making gatherings. Kick off the week with the Doing Business in Africa Tour, followed by Moonshot by TechCabal, and round it all off at ABAN Congress.

    Get bundle ticket

    Tickets

    Regular Pass

    Meet the biggest players in Africa’s innovation and business community

    Access to all Stages

    Access to the Exhibition Area

    Access to Masterclasses

    ₦ 40,000

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    Prime Pass

    Network with potential investors, headline speakers and ignite your business’s potential for groundbreaking success!

    Lunch/Buffet on both days

    Access to Exclusive Mixers on both days

    Access to the VIP lounge

    ₦ 200,000

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    Investor Pass

    The Investor Pass gives you front-row access to Africa’s boldest ideas connecting you with top startups, founders, and fellow investors.

    Access to Investor Deal Rooms

    Access to Investor bundle (Guide and Dealbook)

    Access to the Startup Brochure

    ₦ 350,000

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    “Doing Business in Africa” ticket bundles

    The DBiA ticket bundles are your all-in-one access to the most important gatherings in Africa’s tech ecosystem, including the Moonshot Conference (Investor Pass), Doing Business in Africa Tour (GA) & ABAN Congress (GA).

    Doing Business in Africa Tour (Oct 11-13) + Moonshot Conference (Oct 14-16) + ABAN Congress (Oct 17-18): $600

    Doing Business in Africa Tour + Moonshot Conference: $425

    Moonshot Conference + ABAN Congress: $400

    doing business in Africa ticket bundles

    Get a bundle that gives you an investor pass to attend Moonshot as well as Doing Business in Africa Tour and/or ABAN Congress.

    all access

    Gain exclusive access to 3 flagship events in one package, designed for ambitious leaders and investors ready to dive deep into the African Tech ecosystem.

    Doing Business in Africa Tour (OCT 11-13)

    Moonshot Conference (OCT 14-16)

    ABAN Congress (OCT 17-18)

    $600

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    DBiA Tour + Moonshot

    Gain access to the DBiA Tour and Moonshot Conference (Investor pass) for first-hand market insights, startup visits, and exclusive networking.

    Doing Business in Africa Tour (OCT 11-13)

    Moonshot Conference (OCT 15-16)

    $425

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    Moonshot + ABAN

    Network with the continent’s top investors and innovators at two high-impact events shaping the future of Africa’s tech and investment landscape.

    Moonshot Conference (OCT 15-16)

    ABAN Congress (OCT 17-18)

    $400

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    PRIME (NIGERIA)

    Meet the biggest players in Africa’s innovation and business community

    Free Moonshot merch

    Access to 2 workshops

    Access to all sessions

    ₦ 68,000

    Buy Tickets
    Get a week-long deep dive into Africa’s tech ecosystem in October 2025

    Meet your next investor, portfolio company or partner. Have fun while at it.

    Oct 11 – 13, 2025

    Doing business in africa tour

    Start with the Doing Business in Africa Tour

    Organised by Accelerate Africa and Itana, the Doing Business in Africa Tour gives founders and leaders hands-on insight into scaling in Africa’s fastest-growing markets, with curated visits, networking, and immersive Lagos culture.

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    Oct 15 – 16, 2025

    moonshot 2025

    Close business & investment deals at Moonshot by TechCabal

    Moonshot Conference is TechCabal’s flagship annual conference, uniting bold innovators, investors, operators, creatives, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts from Africa and beyond to network, collaborate, and celebrate innovation on the continent.

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    Oct 17 – 18, 2025

    ABAN Annual congress

    End the week with Africa’s Biggest Angel Investor Conference

    The 2025 ABAN Annual Congress celebrates ten years of angel investing in Africa and, under the theme “Accelerating Local Capital Participation,” brings leaders together to boost local investment for a sustainable innovation ecosystem.

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    2025 Schedule
    of Events

    Moonshot 2025

    Tuesday

    Oct 14

    Exclusive Opening Mixer

    WEDNEsday

    Oct 15

    CONFERENCE DAY ONE

    Govt & Regulation Conference (+roundtables)

    Emerging Tech Fest: AI

    FUEL: The Investor Conference 

    Startup Festival

    Big Tech & Enterprise

    Trade Roundtable

    moonshot deMO

    deal Rooms

    Exclusive End-Of-day Mixer

    thursday

    Oct 16

    CONFERENCE DAY two

    Future of commerce

    Creative Economy

    FUEL: the investor conference

    Climate Tech

    Creative Economy Roundtable

    battlefield finale

    moonshot deMO

    deal Rooms

    Exclusive End-Of-day Mixer

    friday

    Oct 17

    off-conference activities

    Off-site workshops Begins (in Partnership with Yamify, Utiva, dataleum & Gomycode)

    REGISTER HERE

    saturday

    Oct 18

    off-conference activities

    The Pooldown: A beach party experience by the Premia Business Network (PBN)

    GET POOLDOWN TICKET

    Download Updated Schedule
    View Schedule on Whova

    MEET OUR

    2025 headline
    sponsor

    Supply chain Services

    Sabi has grown to become a significant player in global supply chainservices, focusing on the processes involved in the sourcing and distribution of physical goods and commodities across diverse markets.

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    platinum sponsors

    State/country pavilion

    Strategic Program partner

    gold sponsors

    SILVER sponsors

    EXHIBITORS

    Official broadband partner

    Official Drink partner

    Official community partner

    MEDIA PARTNERS

    WHY SPONSOR MOONSHOT?

    Become a Sponsor

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    Network

    Meet the biggest players in Africa’s innovation and business community.

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    Generate Leads

    Meet future clients and partners for your business.

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    Meet future clients and partners for your business.

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    • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said • What People Have Said

    Easily, #Moonshot2024 by @TechCabal has been the best African tech event of 2024 so far. – Adetola Onayemi, Co-founder & CEO of Norebase.

    Adetola Onayemi

    Co-founder & CEO, Norebase.

    Day 1 of Moonshot 2024
    Stellar event, very well planned and a big improvement from last year’s edition.

    Happy to come out and touch the ecosystem grass once again. Looking forward to actualizing all the plans discussed and delivering onward value to the African Tech Ecosystem.

    Seye Bandele

    Co-founder & CEO, PaidHR

    🚀 Reflecting on Moonshot by TechCabal 2024! 🌍

    As a Technical Product Manager, I constantly seek out opportunities to expand my horizons, and Moonshot by TechCabal 2024 truly exceeded my expectations! From insightful keynote sessions with industry leaders like Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Tomiwa Aladekomo, Bayo (Olubayo) Adekanmbi PhD and many others to dynamic discussions on critical topics such as fintech, AI, and tech policy, it was two days packed with knowledge and inspiration.

    Daniel Abimbola

    Technical Product Owner

    Nigeria is the home of tech in AFRICA! Thank you @TechCabal for making a giant statement.

    Bola Lawal

    Convener & CEO, Premia Business Network.

    FAQ

    • What is Moonshot by TechCabal?

      Moonshot by TechCabal is one of Africa’s biggest tech conferences that brings together the boldest and most ambitious innovators, investors, operators, creatives, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts from across the continent and beyond to network, collaborate, and celebrate innovation on the continent.

    • When is Moonshot happening?

      Moonshot by TechCabal is happening in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 28th and 29th, 2026. 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?

      At Moonshot 2025, you’ll

      • Hear from the people shaping the future of African tech across 9 dynamic content tracks
      • Meet investors, collaborators, and potential hires in curated networking spaces
      • Experience exclusive formats like fireside chats, ecosystem exhibits, and investor AMA sessions
      • Get inspired, make high-value connections, and be part of the momentum propelling Africa’s next tech leap

      Whether you’re building, investing, learning, or scaling, Moonshot has something for you.

    • Is this the first edition?

      This is the third edition. In previous editions, we’ve convened global speakers including Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, DG, NITDA, Iyin Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa, Tomi Davies, Collaborator-in-Chief, TVC Labs and Elizabeth Polk, Media & Entertainment Attorney, The BALA Firm. Over 3,000 people from 15 countries attended the conference. 

      You can catch up on the previous editions here and here.

    • What’s new about this edition?

      Moonshot 2026 is themed “Courage & Conviction” and we’re doing exactly that with exciting upgrades, including new content formats, bold conversations, more opportunities to network, and a fresh look, feel, and energy designed to keep pace with Africa’s fast-evolving tech ecosystem. If you’ve attended Moonshot before, this will feel like a major upgrade. If it’s your first time, expect to be blown away.

    • How can I get access to attend the conference?

      You can attend the conference by getting a ticket. Click here to get your ticket

    • 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, sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on key event details including announcements for speakers, sessions, side events, etc, 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 up with questions on the day of the event, network, and foster important relationships that would be useful in your career journey.

    • Who can attend Moonshot 2026?

      Moonshot is open to everyone passionate about Africa’s tech future. This includes:

      • Founders looking to gain visibility, meet investors or join our Battlefield pitch
      • Investors scouting high-potential startups and engaging with key ecosystem players
      • Operators & tech professionals seeking insights, new roles, or partnerships
      • Policymakers & development partners shaping the regulatory and support environment
      • Students, creators, and the tech-curious who want to learn, connect, and explore opportunities
    • How can my company get involved as a sponsor?

      If you’d like to be a sponsor or partner with us for Moonshot 2026, click here

    • Got a question that’s not captured here?

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

    By the end of 2025, over 2 million

    readers will visit TechCabal’s

    website each month

    The African tech ecosystem is rich with stories of innovation and resilience, and TechCabal is where these stories are told. Since 2013, TechCabal has covered startup funding, mergers, expansions, banking, and internet culture-not just focusing on companies, but also on the people behind them, from founders to designers and policymakers. The platform highlights key players across industries like media, music, telecoms, and education, offering insights into Africa’s tech and business landscape. TechCabal connects founders, investors, regulators, and industry players, providing reporting, data, and events that help the world understand Africa’s evolving tech scene.

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