Enugu Tech Festival 2026
Coal to Code: Energy in New Form
International Conference Center, Enugu State
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
- Access to all sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Exhibition access
Startup
Pitch your ideas and connect with awesome investors
- Pitch competition entry
- Investor meetings
- Mentorship sessions
Investor
Discover promising African tech startups & the ecosystem
- Exclusive deal room access
- Curated startup pitches
- Private networking
Sponsorship
Amplify your brand to seasoned tech leaders
- Brand visibility
- Speaking opportunities
- Exhibition space
Partnership
Collaborate to build an innovative future
- Strategic alignment
- Co-creation opportunities
- Resource sharing
Conference Programs
Four major tracks designed to maximize your learning and networking experience
Featured Speakers
Learn from industry leaders and innovators
Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah
Executive Governor of Enugu State
Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh
Hon. Commisioner of Innovation, Science and Technology, Enugu State
Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh
Minister for Innovation Science & Technology
Hon. Ayodele Olawande
Minister for Youth Development
Kingsley Eze
CEO Tenece Group
Leo Stan Ekeh
Founder and Chairman of Zinox Group
Amb. Anna Westerholm
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Nigeria
Ugochukwu Aronu
CEO of Xend Finance
Gossy Ukanwoke
Managing Director of Kingmakers
Liliana Caimacan
Academic and Strategy Consultant
Dr. Nnamdi Ogbuke
Senior Lecturer in Operations and Analytics
Onyekachi Christian Oparah
Zoho Corporation for West Africa
Hakeem Adeniji-Adele
Managing Director eTranzact International PLC
Dr Aminu Maida
Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission
Napa Onwusah
Managing Partner at B4B Partners
Dr. Harrison Obiefule
Lead,Solana Superteam NG
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Nigeria's Chief Technology & Information Officer
Chioma Ekeh
CEO TD Africa
Eke Urum
Founder and CEO of Risevest
Daniel Felix
CEO Nectarfi
Chibuotu Amadi
Co Founder and CEO, Paycrest
Damilare Akinlotan
Head of Operations AssetBase
Eneyi Obi
Chief Marketing Officer Risevest
Jerry Uke
Academy Director Rise Academy
Kazeem Oladepo
Senior Vice President/COO - IHS Towers Nigeria.
Titilope Oguntuga
Director of Sustainability, IHS Nigeria
Ikenna Nnaji
Director of Marketing at Terra Industries
Uchenna Edeoga
Head of Africa Hashed Emergent
WittyCruz
Regional CM NG Solflare
Chinedu Emmanuel
Co-founder BlockchainHub Africa
Nathalie Sundelin
Co-Founder of Global Wissen Consult
Oscar Nwoeji
Co-Founder of Global Wissen Consult
James Olinya
Senior AI Engineer
Chinyere Otuonye
CEO Sparks Ventures Hub
Chukwuma Ephraim Okenwa
Executive Director Lead Network Africa
Daniel Ngozika
Software Developer & Actor
Yagazie Obinwanne
Media Personality/Coporate Compere
Toochi Gabriel
Nigerian filmmaker and graphic artist
Joy Okoye
Project Lead, Enugu Tech Festival 2026
Nzube Chikwado Ndiokwelu
Founder of Beaconsmith Collective
Inyene Ikpe
Director of Learning Programs, Genesys Tech Hub
Chioma Yvonne Aninwe
COO, Portharcourt Tech Expo
Goldman-George
Developer Ambassador 0G Labs
Prof. Michael Onyema Edeh
Dean, Faculty of Allied Health and Applied Sciences, Coal City University, Enugu Nigeria
Vindicated Chidi
Global Lead Ambassador of Asset Chain
Echeji Chibuike Brian
Innovation & Ecosystem Strategist
Sophia Ahuoyiza Abubakar
Software Engineer & Technical PM
Nnaemeka Clinton
Founder/CEO Spark Africa
Chukwuma Edoga
COO, Portharcourt Tech Expo
Jette Bjrrum
Consul General of Denmark in Lagos
Ekene Anthony Odum
Business Manager
Leslie Osinachi-Okoh
Game designer and developer
Emmanuel Ifeanacho
Creative Project Manager, Hammer Games
Dr. Kenechukwu Nnamani
Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ESIDA)
Prof Nwobodo-Nzeribe Nnenna
Professor of Computer Engineering
Ositadinma Nwangwu
Strategy & Operations Consultant, Tenece Professional Services
Eliezer Ajah
Head of Job Creation, 3MTT Nigeria, FMCIDE
Maryjane Edeh
3D Artist
Anosike Mmerichukwu
Head Builder at BuildHq
Event Schedule
Four days packed with learning and networking
Investment takes center stage with a funding keynote, curated Deal Room matchmaking, technical masterclasses, networking, and startup showcases that connect founders, investors, and talent for real momentum.
Emerging Tech & Web3 Day blends a future-facing keynote, Web3 + AI panels, ongoing skills training, and a live hackathon build-to-demo journey that spotlights builders and breakthrough ideas.
The grand finale features final expo networking, a keynote on Africa’s digital future, innovation finals, awards and recognitions, and vibrant cultural performances that celebrate outcomes and close ETF in style.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Supported by leading technology companies and organizations
What Attendees Say
Hear from past participants about their ETF experience
About Enugu Tech Festival
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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