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November 28, 2026 • Cherryfield School, Behind Drumstix, 1st Avenue, Gwarinpa, Abuja.

African Youth In Tech Summit 2026

A premium gathering of founders, creators, policymakers, and young leaders building the future of work, digital entrepreneurship, and transformative technology across Africa.

1,500+ Delegates
40+ Speakers
12 Tracks
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Why attend

Designed for bold young African innovators

Join a transformative summit where digital opportunity meets leadership, enterprise, and real-world execution.

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Startup Growth

Learn how to scale ideas, pitch with confidence, and build sustainable ventures for global markets.

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Innovation Labs

Explore practical product design, AI, digital strategy, and engineering for social impact.

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Mentorship

Connect with experts, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the next generation of African talent.

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Global Network

Build relationships that unlock partnerships, opportunities, and cross-border collaboration.

About the summit

Shaping Africa’s digital future together.

The AYEI Summit is a flagship platform for youth leadership, innovation, and enterprise in Africa. It brings together founders, students, policy actors, creatives, and technology leaders to drive bold ideas into actionable impact.

Through curated sessions, startup showcases, and strategic networking, the summit empowers young people to build careers and businesses that thrive in the digital economy.

  • ✓ Youth-led innovation and entrepreneurship sessions
  • ✓ AI, tech, and digital skills development
  • ✓ Leadership, storytelling, and career acceleration
Summit audience
Young leaders at summit
Program

Summit agenda

One day of high-impact content, networking, and actionable learning.

Sesion 1

Opening & Strategy

Opening keynote, policy conversations, and youth innovation trends shaping Africa’s future.

Sesion 2

Skills & Enterprise

AI, product design, startup growth labs, pitching clinics, and founder networking sessions.

Sesion 3

Leadership & Impact

Career masterclasses, mentorship, ecosystem conversations, and closing reflections.

Featured voices

Meet the speakers

Hear from leading voices in technology, education, entrepreneurship, and social innovation.

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Ihemdi Emeka Pius

Founder, Piepixelz Co Ltd | Lead Robotics & STEM Coach

Empowering the Next Generation through Digital Transformation, Robotics & STEM Education.

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Michael Okechukwu

Founder, NaijaShield Technologies | Cybersecurity Consultant

Technology executive, cybersecurity strategist, and digital advocate dedicated to driving youth empowerment through global digital transformation and emerging technologies.

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Moses Omolaiye

Founder, MitigateIT | Information Security GRC Architect

Connecting talent, ideas, and opportunities across Africa’s innovation landscape.

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Adaeze Adinu

Founder and CEO of Fabloz Artistry. Based in the United Kingdom

A British-Nigerian award-winning multidisciplinary artist and Founder & CEO of Fabloz Artistry. Based in the UK, she blends oil, acrylic, mixed media, and mirrored surfaces to create vibrant works that explore realism and figurative expression.

Join the crew

Volunteer at the summit

Help us create a welcoming, memorable experience for every speaker, partner, and participant. Choose the area where you can contribute.

Currently, we’re only accepting Content Creator applications. Other roles will open soon.

Volunteer categories
Content Creator

Select a role to continue to its registration option.

Sponsors & partners

Powered by champions of youth innovation

We are grateful for the organizations, brands, and institutions helping make this summit a launchpad for Africa’s next generation of builders.

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Claim your place at the Africa Youth Innovation Summit.

Early bird access is open for students, founders, professionals, and partners.

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