More than 4,000 innovators, policymakers, and investors from over 15 countries will gather in Lagos from October 15 to 16 for the third edition of Moonshot by TechCabal, Africa’s leading technology and innovation conference. Organisers confirmed the details on Thursday, noting that this year’s event will focus on building Africa’s next phase of digital growth.
The 2025 edition is themed “Building Momentum: Africa’s Tech Ecosystem Positions Itself for Its Next Big Leap.” It will hold at a time when the continent’s technology sector is shifting from surviving funding downturns to pursuing sustainable and scalable growth opportunities.
Moonshot 2025 is headline-sponsored by Sabi, a global trade and supply chain enabler. The conference will feature over 120 speakers and nine key content tracks. These include the upgraded FUEL: The Investor Conference, an Emerging Tech track, a Government and Policy Conference focused on digital reforms, and specialised sessions covering the creative economy, climate technology, commerce, big tech, and workforce development.
Chief Executive Officer of Big Cabal Media, Tomiwa Aladekomo, said the recent challenges in the African tech space have made the sector more solid. “What we’re witnessing now is genuine momentum, firmly grounded in strong fundamentals, propelled by clarity, and intensely focused on scale. Moonshot 2025 offers a vital space to reflect on our journey and channel this momentum into meaningful progress for founders, investors, and the entire ecosystem,” Aladekomo stated.
Some of the confirmed key speakers for the event are Andrew Alli, Non-Executive Director at British International Investment; Maxime Bayen, Operating Partner at Catalyst Fund; and Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22. They will join other notable leaders to share insights on funding, technology trends, regulation, and scaling African startups.
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Sabi, Anu Adedoyin, said Moonshot plays a crucial role in advancing Africa’s technology ambitions. “We believe in building robust foundations for digital commerce, and Moonshot is crucial for fostering the connections and clarity needed for founders to build smart, scalable solutions,” she said.
Moonshot is organised by TechCabal, a leading African technology media platform known for its in-depth reporting, data, and analysis to help investors and professionals understand the evolving tech landscape on the continent.
Organisers said this year’s edition would also focus on fostering stronger ties between African innovators and global partners, aiming to boost investment inflow, encourage knowledge exchange, and create opportunities for cross-border collaborations.
The inclusion of specialised tracks like climate technology and workforce development reflects the growing importance of sustainability and human capital in Africa’s tech future. Discussions in these areas will highlight ways to use technology to address pressing issues such as climate change, youth unemployment, and economic inclusion.
The Government and Policy Conference will bring together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss how reforms can enable a friendlier business environment for tech companies. This is expected to cover taxation, digital infrastructure investment, and data protection regulations.
The Emerging Tech track will explore frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3, focusing on how they can be adapted to Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Meanwhile, the creative economy track will examine how digital platforms, content creation, and innovation are reshaping Africa’s cultural industries, from music and film to gaming and design.
With more than 4,000 participants expected, Moonshot 2025 is shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings of technology stakeholders in Africa this year. Lagos, already a major hub for tech startups and venture capital in West Africa, will serve as the perfect backdrop for the conversations and networking opportunities the conference promises.
For founders, the event provides a chance to pitch ideas, attract investors, and learn from global best practices. For policymakers, it is a space to engage directly with innovators and understand the realities of the digital economy. For investors, it offers early access to some of Africa’s most promising ventures.
The organisers added that ticket sales and partnership opportunities are still open, and interested participants can register via the Moonshot by TechCabal website.
