Check out our panels, fireside chats, Masterclasses and more from moonshot 2023
Host's Welcome
Fatu Ogwuche
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega
Welcome Address
This.Is.Moonshot: A data-driven mini-documentary stating what Moonshot is highlighting.
Tomiwa Aladekomo
Fireside Chat: In Conversation with Nigeria's Minister of Comms
Dr Bosun Tijani
Tomiwa Aladekomo
Panel: Building the rails for the growth of the digital economy in the next decade.
Addressing Challenges and Proposing Solutions for Critical Issues on the Continent.
Startup + VC Festival | Main Stage
Juliet Ehimuan
Oswald Osaretin Guobadia
Tomiwa Aladekomo
Panel: Scaling AI's impact
Growing the impact of AI in different sectors of the economy.
Emerging Tech/AI | Startup Stage
Fatima Tambajang
Dr. Nnanna Orieke
David I. Adeleke
Panel: Securing Africa's Energy Future
The current demand for energy is at an all-time high, necessitating an interesting emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity.
Big Tech + Energy | Workshop Stage
Victor Ezenwoko
James Fabola
Eniola Olutimilehin
Doosughun Takur
Presentation + Lightning Speech: The Metaverse & AI: Driving Innovation for Development
Powering the future of connectivity & innovation
Big Tech Enterprise | Main stage
Fireside Chat: In Conversation with MaC Venture Capital
Startup + VC Festival | Main Stage
Marlon Nichols
Tomiwa Aladekomo
Operator Session: Overcoming the Challenges of Scaling in Africa
Mastering the role of an exceptional operator and honing skills for impactful contributions.
Startup + VC Festival | Startup stage
Amandine Lobelle
Bode Abifarin
Mayokun Owolabi
Kayode Oyewole
Panel: The African VC Opportunity
Startup + VC Festival | Main Stage
A look at the current state of the VC landscape and what changes are occurring.
Lexi Novitske
Biola Alabi
Alisha Golden
Tito Cookey-Gam
Panel: Building the next generation of African Web3 products
What would the next generation of Web3 products be like and what would it take to build them?
Emerging Tech/Web3 + Workshop stage
Uzoma james
Ruth Iselema
Bolu Abiodun
Short Break
Fireside Chat: What the future holds for the digital economy in Lagos
A discourse on the challenges and plans for the digital economy in Lagos.
Startup + VC Festival | Main stage
Olatubosun Alake
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega
Fireside Chat: Building Moonshot healthcare solutions
Discussing the requirements for scaling healthcare solutions in Nigeria and across the continent.
Startup + Healthcare | Startup stage
Ikpeme Neto
Yemi Keri
Olanrewaju Odunowo
Masterclass: Building a Moonshot Brand
In his Masterclass, Victor Fatanmi will share tips and tricks for using the power of story-telling and branding to sell your business.
Startup Festival | Workshop stage
Victor Fatanmi
Masterclass: Building your personal brand as a Founder
Blessing Abeng will teach founders all they need to know to build their personal brands and grow their influence within their industries.
Startup Festival | Workshop stage
Blessing Abeng
Panel: Thinking about risk and reward in Africa
What mental framework should investors, including LPs, should use with regard to getting returns in Africa?
Startup + VC Festival | Main Stage
Maya Horgan Famodu
Olumide Soyombo
Oliva Gao
Emeka Ajene
Panel: Building AI products for the African context
Concerns exist with regard to the use of AI in Africa. How are startups, big tech, and other organizations navigating these concerns?
Emerging Tech/ AI | Startup stage
Samuel (Akinniyi) Ajiboyede
Sanmi Akinmusire
Lexi Novitske
Fireside chat: The Expansion and Growth of Online Trading in Africa
Workshop Stage
Joseph Ishaku
Panel: Beyond Fintech: Finding & funding Moonshot startups
Startup + VC Festival |Main Stage
Exploring diverse opportunities and markets beyond fintech in Africa, emphasizing strategic approaches for investors.
Sam Sturm
Uwem Uwemakpan
Hannah Subayi Kamuanga
Mike Mompi
Osarumen Osamuyi
Panel: Investing in Africa's human capital
This session focuses on harnessing African youth for digital economy growth, evaluating employment initiatives' impact and suggesting government actions for a smoother transition to formal economies.
Big Tech + E | Startup stage
Ife Adebayo
Olu Balogun
Yewande Adewusi
Presentation + Q & A: : Understanding Commerce in Africa: A session for VCs
A lighting presentation with Q & A that gives an overview for investors who are trying to understand digital commerce in Africa.
Startup Festival | Startup stage
Moyosola Okoye
Long Break
Panel: Digital Africa: Building the digital economy in Nigeria & DRC
This session will discuss the work they are doing to build the digital future in their countries.
Startup + VC festival | Main stage
Freddy Mpinda
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Alex Onukwue
Lightning presentation: Seeking equity in VC funding: A presentation on funding women-led startups
This presentation will examine what needs to change about the way VCs think about the gender funding gap.
Startup + VC festival | Startup stage
Eloho Omame
Fireside chat: Building innovative companies that last
The first generation of technology companies in Nigeria will share lessons and pointers for building tech companies that stand the test of time.
Big Tech + Enterprise | Startup stage
Mayowa Olaniyan
Abraham Augustine
Presentation by Nodo
Startup festival | Main stage
Chidubem Emelumadu
TC Insights feature by Olanrewaju Odunowo
Main stage
Olanrewaju Odunowo
Workshop: A Deep Dive into PR Strategy: A 12 step approach to profile raising in a bear market
This session will share tips for capturing eyeballs and winning mindshare in a tough terrain.
Startup Festival | Workshop stage
Victoria Crandall
Product Showcase
Panel: Data Centers, Networks, Cloud: Accelerating the future of connectivity
This session delves into the vital elements—data centers, networks, and cloud—needed to expand high-speed connectivity across the continent, addressing challenges and proposing solutions.
Big Tech + Enterprise | Main stage
Oluwasayo Oshadami
Ladi Okuneye
Kelechukwu Nsofor
Timi Odueso
TC Battlefield
Startup Festival | Startup stage
Uwem Uwemakpan
Gloria Okorie
Hope Ditlhakanyane
Workshop: How to build and grow your tech career
This session provides essential insights and strategies to advance tech careers, benefiting both aspiring and seasoned professionals.
Entering Tech | Startup stage
Adora Nwodo
TC Battlefield - Finalist announcement
Uwem Uwemakpan
Closing Remarks
Fatu Ogwuche
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega
Hosts' Welcome
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega
Fatu Ogwuche
Panel: Open Banking's Potential
FOC/FI | Main Stage
Exploring the opportunities in Africa's Open Banking's Sector
Ope Adeoye
Abdul "AB" Hassan
Fara Ashiru
Damilare Dosunmu
Keynote
How fintech is changing the habits and behaviours of a new generation of consumers
Josh Chibueze
Fireside Chat: Zero to $500m GMV in 18 months - The Sabi Journey
FOC/FI | Main Stage
Sabi's hypergrowth journey and lessons learned.
Tomiwa Aladekomo
Anuoluwapo Adedoyin Adasolum
Masterclass: How to think about media in Africa
Workshop Stage
A conversation about the future of media in Africa.
David I. Adeleke
Panel: Building the future of credit in Africa
FOC/FI | Main Stage
Examining what it takes to build credit solutions at scale in Nigeria and across the continent.
Yvonne Johnson
Dayo Ademola
Daniel Osineye
Panel: Transforming sports in Africa
CE/Sports | Creative Economy Stage
Discussing how tech is impacting the sports ecosystem in how sports tech is emerging as a new asset class.
Fola Folowosele
Gbemi Abudu
Ibrahim Sagna
Panel: How do you make your fintech fraud-proof?
FOC/FI | Workshop Stage
Panelists will share their expert advice about how fintechs can prevent fraud and how to ensure achieve regulatory compliance.
Esigie Aguele
Dr Chukwuemeka Ujam
Henry Nzekwe
Short Break
Panel: Achieving Scale: Building financial solutions across African markets
FOC/FI | Main Stage
This session will discuss lessons learnt from scaling across the continent and what stakeholders can do to remove the barriers that exist.
Mayokun Owolabi
Osahon Akpata
Akinwale Goodluck
Abraham Augustine
Panel: How to build, monetize and win as a creator
CE/Content | Creative Economy Stage
Discussing the steps to building a career as a content creator, including tools, resources, budget, topics, and other important elements.
Eniola ‘Korty’ Olanrewaju
Fisayo Fosudo
Adetutu Laditan
Abiodun Animashaun
Fireside Chat: The Future of Content: What does content look like today?
CE/Content | Workshop Stage
A conversation on the evolution of content creation and steps on harnessing the opportunity for young Africans.
Koromone Asabe-Yobaere
Jola Ayeye
Ope Adedeji
Presentation: FOC Trends Report
The Future of Commerce 2024 presentation
Fireside Chat: Unlocking possibilities with asset financing
FOC/FI | Main Stage
Perspectives on the potentials of asset financing and how to fully maximize it.
Babajide Duroshola
Aisha Hussaini
Tage Kene-Okafor
Fireside Chat: Fixing Distribution: In Conversation with FilmOne
CE/Content | Creative Economy Stage
Discussing what it takes to enhance Nigeria's film distribution landscape.
Ladun Awobokun
Anita Eboigbe
Workshop: A guide to building wealth for GenZs and Millennials
FOC/FI | Workshop Stage
Learn financial tips and resources for young people to build wealth [and become incredibly liquid.]
Josh Chibueze
Peace Obinani
Panel: Building the future of financial services
FOC/FI | Main Stage
Discussing the future of and opportunities in financial services industry.
Olugbenga 'GB' Agboola
Uzoma Dozie
Akeem Lawal
Sofia Zab
Aanu Adeoye
Panel: Amplifying African Genius
CE/Entertainment | Creative Economy Stage
Spotlighting how technology and the internet is connecting global audiences to Nigerian talent across music, film, and animation.
Hamisha Daryani Ahuja
Damola Ademola
Samuel “Samo” Onyemelukwe
Ibrahim Sagna
Workshop: Technical Session - Fight Fraud with Machine Learning on AWS
Big Tech + Enterprise | Workshop Stage
Get actionable insights into how machine learning can be leveraged to build robust security against fraudulent activities.
Lunch Break + Networking
Fireside Chat: Building financial services solutions for the next generation
FOC/FI | Main Stage
The Piggyvest team will share lessons and tools from their playbook on building financial solutions for the next generation.
Josh Chibueze
Fireside chat: The future of gaming
Creative Economy Stage
Discussing the challenges of gaming in Africa and ways to grow the local game market sustainably
Toyosi Abolarin
Tavonga Muchuchuti
Muhammed Akinyemi
Workshop: Hello World, From Africa: Building global fintech products.
Workshop Stage
Practical steps for building products that speaks to not just African audience but the global market.
Lightning Presentation: Innovating in B2B financial services
Main Stage
Insights into TeamApt's innovation thesis and lessons from it.
Keynote Presentation: How to think about Africa's payments Infrastructure
Main Stage
Fireside Chat: In a Conversation with Showmax
ET/Content | Creative Economy Stage
In a Conversation with Showmax: Milestones, Lessons and Future Plans
Opeoulwa Filani
Tobi Afolayan
Workshop: How to build habit-forming products
FOC/FI | Workshop Stage
Training from the Piggyvest team on how to build products that change habits like impulsive spending etc.
Layo Ogunbanwo
OJ Udale-Ameh
Panel: Building the future of digital commerce in Africa
FOC/Commerce | Main Stage
Discussing the state of digital and social commerce, the challenges and the way forward
Kelvin Umechukwu
Jessica Hope
Moyosola Okoye
Panel: Redefining finance for African women in business
FOC | Creative Economy Stage
Addressing the gender funding gap and ways to create an enabling environment for women to excel in business.
Uzoma Dozie
Aisha Hussaini
Tolulope Adeleru
Panel: Innovating insurance in Africa
FOC/FI | Workshop Stage
What are the current challenges of and solutions to addressing the insurance needs of African consumers?
Toba Obaniyi
Henry Mascot
Panel: The Future of Logistics in Africa
FOC/FI | Main Stage
A discourse on the state of logistics in Africa, the challenges and how innovators can build to address them.
Tope Akinwummi
Miishe Addy
Onyeka Nduka
Ciku Mugambi
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega
Panel: Women in Tech
Startup + VC Festival | Creative Economy Stage
Beyond Code: Nurturing Women-Led Tech Ventures with Vital Support
Aisha Raheem Bolarinwa
TC Battlefield: Winner Announcement
Vote of Thanks
Closing remarks and announcement
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega
Fatu Ogwuche
