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      The world’s first verifiable multichain bridge. Hyperbridge currently enables the secure exchange of data and assets between over 12 chains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Polkadot.

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      Startbutton provides your business with the right connections to streamline your payment processes and collection in various countries.

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      Startbutton helps businesses expand across African markets. It streamlines access to local payment systems, simplifies regulatory compliance, and manages collections across multiple countries. By removing the complexities of diverse currencies, regulations, and payment methods, Startbutton enables businesses to focus on growth while reaching more customers across the continent.

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      The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is a financial institution established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with international development partners to improve access to funding for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

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      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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      Our payment gateway helps businesses to easily collect payments with low fees and no hidden charges. You can save costs when you accept payments with Fincra

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      Raenest is a modern, multi-currency platform for Africans that makes managing money across borders easy

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      Cardtonic is the best platform to get virtual dollar cards, trade gift cards, pay bills and buy gadgets.

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      Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. 

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      Interswitch’s broad network and robust payments platform have been instrumental to the development of the Nigerian payments ecosystem and provide Interswitch with credibility to expand across Africa.​

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    EVENT DETAILS

    Last year, 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
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    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 •

    • Dr Bosun Tijani

      Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria

      GOVERNMENT, POLICY & REGULATION

      Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani is Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and a pioneer in Africa’s startup ecosystem. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading pan-African innovation centre with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and Namibia. Since its founding in 2010, CcHUB has nurtured hundreds of startups through mentorship, funding, and access to resources, becoming a vital catalyst for Africa’s technology ecosystem.

      View Bio

      Dr Bosun Tijani

      Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria

    • Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

       Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

      GOVERNMENT, POLICY & REGULATION

      Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR currently serves as the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, spearheading initiatives to drive economic growth and innovation in Nigeria. A distinguished reformer, she has held pivotal roles in both the Buhari and Tinubu administrations, delivering impactful reforms that have improved Nigeria’s ease of doing business and boosted investor confidence.

      Her career spans academia, corporate governance, and public service. As a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Centre and Governance Advisor at MIT’s Governance Lab, she has brought a global perspective to governance innovation. Her academic achievements include degrees from the University of Lagos, Cambridge University, and Stanford Law School.

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      Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

       Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

    • HM. Salima Bah

      Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone

      GOVERNMENT, POLICY & REGULATION

      Minister Haja Salima Monorma Bah is the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation in Sierra Leone. As a cabinet minister, her mandate includes leading the government’s digital transformation agenda as well as the country’s digital economy and innovation entrepreneurship strategic development, while also supervising the telecommunications sector.  

      Minister Salima Bah is most passionate about the potential of technology and innovation to accelerate the national development of developing countries and prior to her appointment, she led the design, development, and implementation of such programs as the Head of Project Coordination at the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation in Sierra Leone. Minister Salimah Bah holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Wales and a Master of Laws from Columbia Law School.

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      HM. Salima Bah

      Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone

    • Dr. Aminu Maida

      Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

      GOVERNMENT, POLICY & REGULATION

      Dr. Aminu Maida is the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), appointed in October 2023 by President Bola Tinubu. A seasoned technology executive, he brings over 15 years of international experience spanning fintech, telecommunications, and enterprise technology

      Before joining the NCC, Dr. Maida served as Executive Director of Technology and Operations at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), where he led the standardization of devices across Nigeria’s financial system to drive interoperability in the e-payment ecosystem. His earlier career includes senior leadership roles as Chief Technical Officer at Arca Payments Network, Senior Manager at Cisco Systems in the UK, and network and systems engineering roles at EE (BT Group) and Ubiquisys, now part of Cisco.

      Dr. Maida holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath, an MEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship (FinTech Pathway) from Cambridge Judge Business School.

      View Bio

      Dr. Aminu Maida

      Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

    • Mr. Carlos Rojas-Arbulu

      Deputy High Commissioner of Canada

      GOVERNMENT, POLICY & REGULATION

      Carlos Rojas-Arbulú has over 20 years of international experience and has worked in 9 countries across
      4 continents: Africa, Asia, South America and North America. As a Canadian diplomat abroad, he is currently serving as Deputy High Commissioner at Canada’s Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria.  Previously, he has held Executive roles as Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to Chile (2021-2024); Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai, India (2019-2020), and Counsellor (Development) and Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Canada to Haiti (2017-2019), amongst other assignments in West Africa and Central America.


      At Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Ottawa, and in Executive roles, he served as Senior Departmental Advisor to two Ministers of International Cooperation & La Francophonie (2015-2017), and as Director of the Environment Division (2014-2015). In other leadership roles, he served as Deputy Director, Corporate Social Responsibility & National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2007-2010), and advisor across Asia, North America and Central America portfolios. 


      He is recognized as an effective communicator in French, English, Spanish (and working on Portuguese) and has served in various community and business-related Boards of Directors. He holds degrees from Concordia University and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

      View Bio

      Mr. Carlos Rojas-Arbulu

      Deputy High Commissioner of Canada

    • Dr. Vincent Olatunji, CPPPS,CDPO,FIIM

       National Commissioner/CEO,NDPC

      GOVERNMENT, POLICY & REGULATION

      Dr. Vincent Olatunji holds a PhD in Geography and Planning from the University of Lagos, an Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies, and is a Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist (IP3) as well as a PECBC Certified Data Protection Officer.

      He has over 34 years of public sector experience, joining NITDA in 2002 and rising to Director in 2014 and Acting DG in 2016. As Director of e-Government Development and Regulations, he led the creation of major national policies and frameworks, including the Nigeria Inter-Operability Framework, e-Government Enterprise Architecture, Cloud First Policy, Government Digital Service Policy, Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, and the Smart Initiatives Framework.


      View Bio

      Dr. Vincent Olatunji, CPPPS,CDPO,FIIM

       National Commissioner/CEO,NDPC

    • Mr. Temi Popoola

      Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Group

      FUEL: THE INVESTOR CONFERENCE

      Temi Popoola is the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group. (NGX Group). A Wall Street–trained investment banker, he has built a career spanning investment banking, asset management, and capital markets leadership across Africa, Europe, and the United States.

      Temi began his career in London as an asset manager specializing in Africa’s energy sector, before moving to New York as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Bank of America Securities. On returning to Nigeria, he led structured products and investments at UBA and later drove sales and trading at CSL Stockbrokers, where he helped channel global capital into the Nigerian market.

      Since assuming leadership at NGX Group, Temi has worked to strengthen the Nigerian capital market, expand its role in Africa’s financial system, and drive innovation that improves access for both local and international investors. 

      View Bio

      Mr. Temi Popoola

      Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Group

    • Gautier Mignot

      European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS

      CREATIVE ECONOMY

      Gautier Mignot is the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS. 

      Until his current posting, Mr Mignot was the Ambassador of the EU to Mexico. Before joining the European External Action Service in 2021, the career diplomat spent 26 years in the Foreign Service of his home country of France. He has diplomatic experience in some of the most demanding regions of the world, including Latin America.

      View Bio

      Gautier Mignot

      European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS

    • Massimo De Luca

      EU Head of Cooperation to Nigeria and ECOWAS

      CREATIVE ECONOMY

      View Bio

      Massimo De Luca

      EU Head of Cooperation to Nigeria and ECOWAS

    • Anu Adedoyin Adasolum

      CEO, Sabi

      FUTURE OF COMMERCE

      Anu Adedoyin Adasolum is the Founder and CEO of Sabi, a leading technology platform that helps underserved merchants grow by providing access to fulfillment, logistics, ERP tools, a B2B marketplace, data insights, and financial services. Since founding Sabi in 2021, she has scaled the platform into one of Africa’s fastest-growing business networks.

      Her career began with roles at Dangote Industries and KPMG Nigeria, where she gained experience in operations planning, management consulting, and business analysis.  She went on to become Chief Operating Officer at Rensource Energy, where she played a pivotal role in scaling operations and driving growth. She has held senior leadership roles at Jumia Group, including Head of JForce Transformation and VP of JForce (Sales), as well as roles in vendor acquisition and sourcing. Across her journey, Anu has consistently focused on leveraging technology and operational excellence to unlock growth opportunities for businesses and communities across Africa.

      View Bio

      Anu Adedoyin Adasolum

      CEO, Sabi

    • Dr. Bunmi Ajala

      Senior Special Adviser (AI, Data & Research) to the HM of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

      EMERGING TECH

      View Bio

      Dr. Bunmi Ajala

      Senior Special Adviser (AI, Data & Research) to the HM of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

    • Andrew Alli

      Chairman, FirstBank UK

      BIG TECH/ENTERPRISE

      Andrew Alli is a business leader, institution builder and adviser with 35 years experience, of which 25 years has been investing in, and managing businesses in Africa. He is a trained engineer, successful investment and development banker and investor that has been involved in well over USD10 billion worth of investments in Africa.

      Andrew started his career in management consulting and investment banking in the UK. He joined the International Finance Corporation in 1996, where he worked for 11 years, gaining experience in energy and telecommunications investments at its headquarters in Washington D.C. In 2002, Andrew was chosen to lead the IFC’s operations in Nigeria. Four years later, he was appointed to lead the institution’s operations in Southern Africa.

      In 2008, after a stint as the co-founder of a private equity fund, Andrew was appointed President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), which he led for ten years. Under his leadership, the AFC delivered over $4.5 billion in investments across 30 African countries,  becoming a  leading African financier of infrastructure.

      In 2019, Andrew  joined SouthBridge Group, a pan-African investment bank, as Partner and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, which he left in 2022.

      Andrew also has an extensive directorship experience, serving on the boards of several leading organisations across two continents. Since 2009, Andrew has been an angel investor, supporting many well-known startups in their earliest stages of growth.

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      Andrew Alli

      Chairman, FirstBank UK

    • Maxime Bayen

      Operating Partner, Catalyst Fund

      CLEAN/CLIMATE TECH

      Maxime Bayen is Operating Partner at Catalyst Fund, where he leads the firm’s efforts to source, support, and scale high-potential startups across Africa. Since joining in 2021, he has coordinated venture-building support for more than 20 startups across 8 markets and played a central role in expanding Catalyst Fund’s global network of nearly 200 VC partners. Over the past decade, he has invested in, advised, or accelerated over 50 startups on the continent, including through his angel investments.

      Maxime is also the co-creator of Africa: The Big Deal, a leading platform that provides data and insights on the African startup ecosystem, widely used by media outlets, investors, and entrepreneurs. With deep market knowledge and a proven record of building ventures, he is recognized as a trusted partner to founders and a driving force in Africa’s startup landscape.

      View Bio

      Maxime Bayen

      Operating Partner, Catalyst Fund

    • Raphael Dana

      Co-Founder, Gozem

      FUTURE OF COMMERCE

      .

      View Bio

      Raphael Dana

      Co-Founder, Gozem

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    INdividuals

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    Connecting founders, investors & innovators shaping the future of African tech.

    Join 4,000+ participants and more than 120 speakers from over 15 countries.

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    INdividuals

    Moonshot Returns with a Defining Third Edition, Charting Africa’s Next Phase of Innovation

    Theme: Building Momentum “Africa’s tech ecosystem positions itself for its next big leap”.

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    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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    Schedule
    of Events

    Moonshot 2025

    Tuesday

    Oct 14

    Moonshot 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

    thursday

    Oct 16

    CONFERENCE DAY two

    Future of commerce

    Creative Economy

    FUEL: the investor conference

    Climate Tech

    FUEL: The Investor Conference

    Creative Economy Roundtable

    battlefield finale

    moonshot deMO

    deal Rooms

    friday

    Oct 17

    art & ecosystem tour

    Private Gallery Tour

    ECOSYSTEM TOUR OF SELECTED STARTUPS & HUBS

    Off-site workshops and sessions

    startup founders office hours

    saturday

    Oct 18

    off-conference activities

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

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    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.

    www.sabi.am

    platinum sponsors

    • Fincra

      Fincra

      Financial Institution

      Fincra

      Our payment gateway helps businesses to easily collect payments with low fees and no hidden charges. You can save costs when you accept payments with Fincra

      www.fincra.com

    • Raenest

      Raenest

      Financial Institution

      Raenest

      Raenest is a modern, multi-currency platform for Africans that makes managing money across borders easy

      www.raenest.com

    • Cardtonic

      Cardtonic

      Financial Institution

      Cardtonic

      Cardtonic is the best platform to get virtual dollar cards, trade gift cards, pay bills and buy gadgets.

      www.cardtonic.com

    • Luno

      Luno

      Financial Institution

      Luno

      Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. 

      www.luno.com

    • Roqqu

      Roqqu

      Financial Institution

      Roqqu

      Your freedom to do more with Money. We’ll supercharge every part of your financial future, from crypto trading to sending and receiving payments.

      www.roqqu.com

    • Opay

      Opay

      Financial Institution

      Opay

      OPay App is the easier and secure way to pay all your bills anytime, anywhere. 

      www.opayweb.com

    • Busha

      Busha

      Financial Institution

      Busha

      Manage your finances and digital asset portfolio on the simplest, safest, SEC-licensed cryptocurrency exchange.

      www.busha.co

    • Flutterwave

      Flutterwave

      Financial Institution

      Flutterwave

      Endless possibilities for all. Empowering businesses of all sizes with seamless payment solutions tailored for enterprises, startups, and emerging markets.

      flutterwave.com

    • Interswitch

      Interswitch

      Financial Institution

      Interswitch

      Interswitch’s broad network and robust payments platform have been instrumental to the development of the Nigerian payments ecosystem and provide Interswitch with credibility to expand across Africa.​

      www.interswitchgroup.com

    State/country pavilion

    Strategic Program partner

    • NITDA

      NITDA

      nitda.gov.ng

    • D4D HUB

      D4D HUB

      The Digital for Development (D4D) Hub is a strategic platform established by the European Union and its Member States with the aim of fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships and boosting investments to advance a human-centric digital transformation worldwide.

      www.d4dhub.eu

    gold sponsors

    • Africa Finance Corporation

      Africa Finance Corporation

      Africa Finance Corporation

      www.africafc.org

    • Blockchain

      Blockchain

      Blockchain

      www.blockchain.com

    • Dantown

      Dantown

      Dantown

      Dantown is a fin-tech company that solves payment problems using cryptocurrencies. We instantly buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and our services are tailored to satisfy individual consumers and merchants

      www.godantown.com

    • Cedar

      Cedar

      Cedar

      The trusted B2B platform for fast, secure, and scalable high-liquidity powering faster business payments and collections.

      cedar.money

    SILVER sponsors

    • Shekel Mobility

      Shekel Mobility

      Shekel Mobility

      www.shekelmobility.com

    • MTN NIGERIA

      MTN NIGERIA

      MTN NIGERIA

      www.mtn.ng

    • Koyn

      Koyn

      Koyn

      With koyn you can now sell your crypto for Naira instantly

      getkoyn.com

    • OxygenX

      OxygenX

      OxygenX

      Convenient credit solutions for Africans

      www.oxygenx.africa

    • Hyperbridge

      Hyperbridge

      Hyperbridge

      The world’s first verifiable multichain bridge. Hyperbridge currently enables the secure exchange of data and assets between over 12 chains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Polkadot.

      hyperbridge.network

    • Startbutton

      Startbutton

      Startbutton provides your business with the right connections to streamline your payment processes and collection in various countries.

      Startbutton

      Startbutton helps businesses expand across African markets. It streamlines access to local payment systems, simplifies regulatory compliance, and manages collections across multiple countries. By removing the complexities of diverse currencies, regulations, and payment methods, Startbutton enables businesses to focus on growth while reaching more customers across the continent.

      www.startbutton.africa

    EXHIBITORS

    • Apex Network

      Apex Network

      Apex Network

      apexnetwork.co

    • Detail Solicitors

      Detail Solicitors

      Detail Solicitors

      www.detailsolicitors.com

    • Miden

      Miden

      Miden

      miden.co

    • Renmoney

      Renmoney

      Renmoney

      www.renmoney.com

    • Sky DD

      Sky DD

      Sky DD

      www.skydd.ng

    • Maliyo Games

      Maliyo Games

      Maliyo Games

      www.maliyo.com

    • CashAfrica

      CashAfrica

      CashAfrica

      www.cashafrica.co

    • Ethnos

      Ethnos

      Ethnos

      ethnoscyber.com

    • Mactay

      Mactay

      Mactay

      www.mactay.com

    • All On

      All On

      All On

      www.all-on.com

    • DLM Capital Group

      DLM Capital Group

      DLM Capital Group

      dlm.group

    • Antly

      Antly

      Antly

      http://www.antly.co/

    • Obiex

      Obiex

      Obiex

      With koyn you can now sell your crypto for Naira instantly

      obiex.finance

    • Towerbase (Nexply)

      Towerbase (Nexply)

      Towerbase (Nexply)

      www.nexply.xyz

    • Redbiller

      Redbiller

      Redbiller

      https://redbiller.com

    • Mecurie Lab

      Mecurie Lab

      Mecurie Lab

      https://mercurie.com

    • Anchor

      Anchor

      Anchor

      getanchor.co

    • Parrot

      Parrot

      Parrot

      www.parrot.cx

    • Zest payment

      Zest payment

      Zest payment

      row your business and enhance customer experience with digital payments, e-commerce, and simple integrations.

      zestpayment.com

    • Salad

      Salad

      Salad

      Salad connects SMEs on your platform to the financing they need to grow

      saladafrica.com

    • Vale

      Vale

      Vale

      We are a mobile banking platform enabling financial freedom through innovative savings products and payments.

      www.vale.ng

    • Anergy

      Anergy

      Anergy

      Arnergy is a renewable energy and clean tech company offering businesses and households modular, scalable, clean, and reliable energy solutions. We aim to improve energy reliability and digital inclusion in Africa through partnerships and empowering domestic and commercial consumers with best-quality distributed solar utilities equipped with our best-in-class proprietary cloud-based and real-time energy management system.

      www.arnergy.com

    • Layer3

      Layer3

      Layer3

      layer3.ng

    • DBN

      DBN

      DBN

      The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is a financial institution established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with international development partners to improve access to funding for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

      www.devbankng.com

    • Datamellon

      Datamellon

      Datamellon

      Datamellon empowers businesses with innovative solutions in AI, cloud, and data. As a leader in AI, Cloud, and Data development, we are dedicated to driving business growth through cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies.

      www.datamellon.com

    • EqualyzAI

      EqualyzAI

      Financial Insitution

      EqualyzAI

      EqualyzAI leverage hyperlocal multimodal datasets to develop powerful language models and AI agents that truly understand and speak African languages.

      www.equalyz.ai

    • Ridima

      Ridima

      Ridima

      Ridima brings all your essential payments together in one place. Transact effortlessly with a secure, user-friendly platform designed for everything you need.

      www.myridima.com

    • Divest

      Divest

      Financial Insitution

      Divest

      Divest enables African crypto users to convert their cryptocurrencies into local fiat currency instantly.

      www.usedivest.ai

    • Shipbubble

      Shipbubble

      Shipbubble

      Save money on shipping, scale your business with multiple logistics partners, and boost your customer satisfaction score with Shipbubble’s delivery experience.

      shipbubble.com

    • Platnova

      Platnova

      Platnova

      Platnova helps you send money globally in different currencies with ease. 13+ Currencies, Payments to 50+ countries, Multiple payment methods.

      platnova.com

    • Termii

      Termii

      Termii

      Connect and verify customers seamlessly across channels like sms, voice, email and whatsapp.

      termii.com

    • Mintyn

      Mintyn

      Mintyn

      Explore our retail banking services, to see what you get when you choose to bank with the winning bank.

      mintyn.com

    • Cleva

      Cleva

      Cleva

      Open a US-based dollar account in your name to receive USD payments.

      getcleva.com

    • Accrue

      Accrue

      Accrue

      Send and receive money across Africa and the US.

      useaccrue.com

    MEDIA PARTNERS

    • Wimbart

      Wimbart

      Wimbart

      wimbart.com

    • Business Insider Africa

      Business Insider Africa

      Business Insider Africa

      Our payment gateway helps businesses to easily collect payments with low fees and no hidden charges. You can save costs when you accept payments with Fincra

      africa.businessinsider.com

    • Africa Tech Radio

      Africa Tech Radio

      Africa Tech Radio

      africatechradio.com/

    • Condia

      Condia

      Condia

      thecondia.com

    • Technext

      Technext

      Technext

      technext24.com

    • Founders Connect

      Founders Connect

      Founders Connect

      foundersconnect.xyz

    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.

    3

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    Meet future clients and partners for your business.

    4

    Gain Exposure

    Meet future clients and partners for your business.

    Become a Sponsor

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    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 15th and 16th. 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 2025 is themed “Building Momentum” 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 2025?

      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 2025, click here

    • Got a question that’s not captured here?

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

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