Enugu Tech Festival 2026

Coal to Code: Energy in New Form

Africa’s premier technology conference bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders

International Conference Center, Enugu State

Event Starts In

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience

50K

Attendees

18+

Speakers

37+

Investors

50+

Startups

Why Attend ETF 2026?

Whether you're an attendee, startup, investor, or looking to partner, we have something for everyone

Attendee

Experience the future of African tech innovation

Startup

Pitch your ideas and connect with awesome investors

Investor

Discover promising African tech startups & the ecosystem

Sponsorship

Amplify your brand to seasoned tech leaders

Partnership

Collaborate to build an innovative future

Conference Programs

Four major tracks designed to maximize your learning and networking experience

Trainings & Workshops
Hands-on learning with experts in AI/ML, LLMs, Web3, and Mobile Development tracks.
Startups & Deals
Pitch your startup, meet investors, secure partnerships, and unlock real growth opportunities.
Hackathon & Challenges
Build bold solutions with teams, get mentored, demo innovations, and win big prizes.
Exhibition & Experience
Explore demos, showcases, immersive tech, and breakthrough innovations.

Featured Speakers

Learn from industry leaders and innovators

Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

Executive Governor of Enugu State

Dr Prince Lawrence Ezeh

Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh

Hon. Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology, Enugu

Hon Ayodele Olawande

Hon. Ayodele Olawande

Minister for Youth Development

Leo Stan Ekeh

Chairman Zinox Group

Ugochukwu Aronu

Ugochukwu Aronu

Tech Entrepreneur

Eke Urum

Founder

Gossy Ukanwoke

Entrepreneur, Investor and Advisor

Liliana Caimacan

Liliana Caimacan

Academia

Dr. Nnamdi Ogbuke

Dr. Nnamdi Ogbuke

Academia

Amb. Anna Westerholm (002)

Amb. Anna Westerholm

Ambassador of Sweden

Onyekachi Opara

Onyekachi Christian Oparah

Zoho Coporation for West Africa

Event Schedule

Four days packed with learning and networking

Opening & Ecosystem Alignment Day

Set the tone with vision, policy alignment, and ecosystem confidence.

Theme

A visionary opening focused on policy direction, shared goals, and ecosystem confidence across stakeholders.

Key Elements

Opening Ceremony • Global Keynotes • Policy Roundtable

Flagship

Opening Ceremony — the official kickoff with keynote momentum.

Audience

Government leaders, partners, and media shaping the ecosystem narrative.

Investment, Startups & Talent Day

Capital meets talent — deal-making, upskilling, and startup momentum.

Theme

A growth-focused day for investment, talent development, and practical training that moves ideas into action.

Key Elements

Deal Room • Trainings • Startup Panels

Flagship

Deal Room — curated meetings and investor-startup matchmaking.

Audience

Startups, investors, founders, professionals, and emerging talent.

Emerging Tech & Web3 Day

Builders’ day — future tech discussions, live builds, and demos.

Theme

Deep dives into emerging technology—AI, blockchain, and Web3—paired with hands-on building and showcases.

Key Elements

Web3 Panels • Hackathon • Demos

Flagship

Web3 Day — community, innovation, and product experimentation.

Audience

Builders, Web3 community, innovators, and technical teams.

Showcase, Awards & Culture Day

Celebrate outcomes — demos, awards, and cultural moments to close strong.

Theme

A closing day focused on results, recognition, and celebrating the future through awards and cultural experiences.

Key Elements

Demo Day • Awards • Cultural Shows

Flagship

Design Thinking Final & Awards — spotlighting the best innovations.

Audience

Everyone — stakeholders, partners, speakers, builders, and the community.

Our Sponsors & Partners

Supported by leading technology companies and organizations

What Attendees Say

Hear from past participants about their ETF experience

"ETF 2025 was a game-changer for our startup. We secured seed funding and found our first major client!"
Okafor
Chidinma Okafor
Startup Founder at AgriConnect
"The workshops were incredibly valuable. I learned cutting-edge skills that I immediately applied at work."
Emeka
Emeka Nwankwo
Software Engineer at Tech Corp
"ETF provided unprecedented access to innovative African startups. We closed three deals!"
Sarah
Sarah Johnson
Investor at Global Ventures

About Enugu Tech Festival

The Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) is Nigeria’s premier technology conference, bringing together innovators, investors, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to shape the future of African technology.
Since our inception, we’ve facilitated over $50M in startup funding, trained thousands of developers, and connected global tech leaders with African innovators.
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Have questions? Get in touch with our team for more information about registration, sponsorship, or partnerships.

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