By Efe Onodjae 

Eventhive, Africa’s leading B2B2C event servicing company, has announced the sixth edition of its flagship technology gathering, the Lagos Tech Fest, with expectations to host over 3,000 participants from across the globe.

The annual event, which forms part of the Africa Tech Series. Eventhive’s pan-African platform for technology and innovation dialogue, brings together fintech and technology stakeholders in major cities including Lagos, London, Nairobi, Kigali and Johannesburg.

Scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026, the Lagos Tech Fest will convene technology leaders, startup founders, innovators, investors, global technology companies and government representatives to deliberate on the future of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem and explore emerging opportunities within the African digital economy.

The 2026 edition is projected to be the largest since inception, with over 70 industry-leading speakers, participation from more than 1,000 companies across 25 countries, and support from over 80 sponsors and 40 media partners. New to this edition are four dedicated stages — the Money Stage, Off The Record Stage, Innovation Stage and Founder Stage, designed to foster in-depth and focused conversations across key areas of the ecosystem.

Activities lined up for the festival include conferences, closed-door roundtables, live pitch sessions, exhibitions, networking sessions and an industry party aimed at driving investment and collaboration within Nigeria’s fast-growing tech space.

The event will hold across multiple venues in Lagos, with activities scheduled for Four Points by Sheraton and The Garden, Ikoyi/Victoria Island, on February 17, 2026, and the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, on February 18, 2026. Ahead of the main conference, the Nigeria Tech Leadership Roundtable will take place on February 17 at Four Points by Sheraton, VI, bringing together C-level executives and government officials for high-level discussions on policy and ecosystem growth.

Other highlights include the Nigeria States Pavilion, showcasing technology ecosystems across various states, and an expanded expo featuring innovative solutions expected to shape the next decade of Nigeria’s tech industry. 

An exclusive networking event, tagged After Dark Hours, will be held at The Garden, Ikoyi, on the evening of February 17.

Speaking on the announcement, Chief Executive Officer of Eventhive, Jamiu Ijaodola, described the Lagos Tech Fest as a critical platform for shaping Nigeria’s digital future.

“Lagos Tech Fest is the annual engine room where the blueprint for Nigeria’s digital future is drawn. The introduction of four focused stages will ensure that participants gain actionable insights and build valuable connections. Our commitment is to create a platform that drives large-scale investment and collaboration needed to cement Nigeria’s position as Africa’s leading tech hub,” he said.

The 2026 edition will feature a strong line-up of speakers including Uzoma Dozie, CEO of Sparkle; Tayo Oviosu, CEO of Paga; Olumide Balogun, Director, West Africa, Google; Ojoma Ochai, Managing Director of CcHub Africa; Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, CEO of Syndicate Bio; Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22; Adedeji Olowe, Founder of Lendsqr; and Victoria Fabunmi, National Coordinator, Nigerian Digital Innovation at NITDA, among others.

Confirmed sponsors for the event include Odoo, Open Access Data Centre, Paga, Tetrad, Cleva, Keystone Bank, Accrue, Radiant Money, Radiant Digilog and Mark Renee LP.