Eventhive, a leading B2B2C events company with operations across six African cities, has announced the sixth edition of its flagship Lagos Tech Fest. The festival, part of Eventhive’s Africa Tech Series, serves as a key platform for technology discussions, innovation, and investment, attracting startups, investors, government officials, and tech giants to chart the future of Nigeria’s digital economy.

The 2026 edition is expected to be the largest yet, with more than 3,000 attendees, 70+ speakers, and representation from over 1,000 companies across 25+ countries. Supported by over 80 sponsors and 40 media partners, the event will feature conferences, roundtables, pitch sessions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities designed to drive investment and collaboration within Nigeria’s technology sector.

A key addition this year is the introduction of four dedicated stages: the Money Stage, Off The Record Stage, Innovation Stage, and Founder Stage, tailored to facilitate focused discussions on finance, innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The event will take place across three venues in Lagos: Fourpoints by Sheraton and The Garden, Ikoyi/VI, on February 17, 2026, and the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, on February 18, 2026. Preceding the festival, Nigeria’s Tech Leadership Roundtable will provide an exclusive forum for C-level executives and government representatives.

Jamiu Ijaodola, CEO of Eventhive, emphasized the festival’s strategic importance, stating, “Lagos Tech Fest is the annual engine room where the blueprint for Nigeria’s digital future is drawn. The convergence of finance, talent, and innovation ensures participants leave with actionable insights and valuable connections, driving billions in investment to solidify Nigeria’s position as Africa’s tech leader.”

Confirmed speakers include prominent leaders such as Uzoma Dozie (CEO, Sparkle), Tayo Oviosu (CEO, Paga), Olumide Balogun (Director, West Africa, Google), Tosin Faniro-Dada (Partner, Breega), Takuma Terakubo (CEO & General Partner, Uncovered Fund Inc.), Kazeem Tewogbade (CEO, Bluechip Technologies), Emeka Ajene (Founder & CEO, Afridigest), Ojoma Ochai (MD, CcHub Africa), and Victoria Fabunmi (National Coordinator, Nigerian Digital Innovation, NITDA), among others.

Sponsors supporting the 2026 edition include Odoo, Open Access Data Centre, Paga, Tetrad, Cleva, Keystone Bank, Accrue, Radiant Money, Radiant Digilog, and Mark Renee LP.