TiT 6.0 Lagos  ·  Aug 21–22, 2026  ·  Golfview Suites, Ikeja GRA
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6th Edition  ·  Lagos, Nigeria  ·  August 2026
TiT 6.0

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Two days of innovation, learning, mentorship and opportunity for Africa's next generation of builders - at the intersection of technology, community and possibility.

Aug 21–22, 2026 Golfview Suites, Ikeja GRA, Lagos Free to Attend ₦3.5m+ in Cash, Credits & Startup Support
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Main conference day  ·  Aug 22, 2026  ·  Starts 10:00 AM  ·  Free
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Closes 17 August 2026
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Hackathon day  ·  Aug 21, 2026  ·  Teams of 2 to 5
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Closes 7 August 2026
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About TiT 6.0

Built for the Next Generation
of African Builders

Thrive-In-Tech 6.0 equips, connects, and inspires students, developers, founders, early-career professionals, and ecosystem builders through practical learning, mentorship, and real opportunity.

Practical Learning

Insight from real practitioners across product, engineering, AI, entrepreneurship, and career growth.

Meaningful Networking

Connect with peers, founders, mentors, hiring partners, and ecosystem enablers across Africa and the diaspora.

Hackathon Experience

Build, pitch, and compete for prizes while solving real-world challenges with your team.

Career & Startup Exposure

Mentorship, funding conversations, partnerships, and visibility for your work.

Day 1

Hackathon & Innovation Sprint

Friday, August 21, 2026  ·  Starts 8:00 AM WAT

A one-day innovation sprint for teams building solutions across fintech, healthtech, agritech, AI, cybersecurity, digital identity, proptech, and education.

  • Teams of 2 to 5 people
  • 8 innovation challenge tracks
  • Mentor and judge engagement throughout
  • Pitching and prize awards at close
  • ₦3.5m+ in prizes, cloud credits, mentorship and startup support
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Day 2

Main Conference

Saturday, August 22, 2026  ·  Starts 10:00 AM WAT  ·  Free to Attend

A high-energy gathering featuring keynote talks, learning sessions, mentorship conversations, networking, and ecosystem opportunities for attendees at every career stage.

  • Keynote talks and panel discussions
  • Hands-on training and workshops
  • 1-to-1 mentorship sessions
  • Career guidance and networking
  • Founder and investment conversations
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Programme

Event Schedule

A working schedule - timings and sessions subject to final confirmation closer to the event.

08:00 AM
Hackathon
Registration & Team Check-In
Venue opens · Team kits and briefing materials distributed
09:00 AM
Opening
Welcome Address & Challenge Brief
Femi Ayilara, Founder & Convener - TiT 6.0 · Rules, tracks and judging criteria revealed
09:30 AM
Hackathon
Build Phase Begins
Teams commence building across 8 challenge tracks · Mentors available on-site
12:30 PM
Break
Lunch Break
30 minutes · Teams continue working through the afternoon
01:00 PM
Mentorship
Mid-Point Mentor Rounds
Mentors visit each team · Feedback, direction and ideation support
04:00 PM
Hackathon
Build Phase Ends · Submission Deadline
All submissions locked · Teams prepare pitches
04:30 PM
Pitching
Team Presentations to Judges
Each team: 5 min pitch + 3 min Q&A with judge panel
06:00 PM
Awards
Prize Ceremony & Day 1 Close
1st · 2nd · 3rd place announced · Networking and celebration
09:30 AM
Arrival
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Venue opens · Networking and badge collection · Hosted by Abisola Oyetunji, Damilola Agboluaje & Olamipo Adewale-Temowo
10:00 AM
Opening Keynote
Who Writes the Rules? Why Africa's Tech Leaders Must Desire a Seat at the AI Governance Table Before Someone Else Takes It
Oyedayo Otokiti - Director IT & Ops, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
10:25 AM
Panel 1
Succeeding in Tech in the AI Era
Oyedayo Otokiti · Hirekaan Hemen · Emmanuel David · Akolade Ayeni · Solarin Ayomide
11:00 AM
Talk 1
Turning Feedback into Product Decisions: How PMs Use AI
Barakat Ajadi - Product Manager, Monnify
11:25 AM
Talk 2
Building Scalable AI & Backend Systems for Real-World Products
Akolade Ayeni - Software Engineering Manager, GreenAfrica Airways
11:50 AM
Hosts Segment
What's Buzzing
Abisola Oyetunji · Damilola Agboluaje · Olamipo Adewale-Temowo
12:00 PM
Break
Lunch & Networking
60 minutes · Exhibition and sponsor activations open
01:00 PM
Workshop
Building Scalable AI & Backend Systems for Real-World Products
Solarin Ayomide - Founder & AI Engineer, Jekacode Africa
01:30 PM
Talk 3
Scaling Systems Efficiently in the Age of AI Coding Agents
Hemen Hirekaan - Engineering Manager, Moniepoint
01:55 PM
Panel 2
The Human Stack: Building the People Infrastructure Behind Tech-Driven Impact
Lucy Bolaji (lead) · Oyedayo Otokiti · Akintola Taofeek · Oladapo Adediran
02:40 PM
Talk 4
Data Driven Decisions in the AI Era
Pal de Vibe - Principal Engineer, Knowit (Norway) · Databricks MVP 2025 & 2026
03:00 PM
Break
Team Break
15 minutes
03:15 PM
Panel 3
Building for Impact: Leadership, Innovation and the Future of Africa's Tech Ecosystem
Andy Morkah · Oladapo Adediran · Akintola Taofeek · Lucy Bolaji · Solarin Ayomide
03:50 PM
Talk 5
Building Tech Enterprise for Impact
Emmanuel David - MD/CEO, Hillmond Technologies Limited
04:10 PM
Mentorship
Open Mentorship Sessions
1-to-1 and small group conversations with all speakers and mentors · Solarin Ayomide leading hackathon mentorship track
04:55 PM
Closing Keynote
Keynote Address
Bukola Olajuwon - Divisional CEO, ipNX Consumer Electronics Division
05:15 PM
Networking
Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Femi Ayilara · Community close · TiT 7.0 preview
Hackathon

Prize Showcase

August 21, 2026 · One-day innovation sprint · Starts 8:00 AM WAT

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1st Place
₦500,000
Cash Prize
  • Cloud Credits & Developer Tools
  • Startup Mentorship
  • Incubation Support
  • Community Spotlight
  • Investor & Partner Introductions
Total package value: Up to ₦2,000,000
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2nd Place
₦300,000
Cash Prize
  • Cloud Credits
  • Mentorship
  • Community Support
Total package value: Up to ₦1,000,000
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3rd Place
₦200,000
Cash Prize
  • Community Spotlight
  • Tool Credits
Total package value: Up to ₦500,000
Focus Areas
Agritech & Food Security
AI / Machine Learning
Fintech for Inclusion
Health Tech & Telemedicine
Digital Identity & Trust
Cybersecurity for SMEs
Real Estate / PropTech
Education Technology
Who Should Join
  • Student and professional builders
  • Developers, designers, and product thinkers
  • Founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Teams ready to prototype and pitch

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Who You Will Hear From

Featured Speakers, Mentors & Facilitators

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Confirmed Oyedayo Otokiti
Keynote Speaker / Hackathon Judge
Oyedayo Otokiti
Director IT & Ops, Lagos Business School

Accomplished IT professional with global certifications including CISSP, CISM, and PMP. Keynote on AI governance and Africa's seat at the table.

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Confirmed Bukola Olajuwon
Keynote Speaker / Hackathon Judge
Bukola Olajuwon
Divisional CEO, ipNX Consumer Electronics

Executive leader driving consumer technology strategy and digital innovation at ipNX. Keynote speaker and hackathon judge at TiT 6.0.

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Confirmed Oladapo Adediran
Speaker and Panelist
Oladapo Adediran
CTO, Octamile Inc.

15+ years building data-driven and AI-enabled platforms in insurance and fintech. Specialist in explainable AI and intelligent automation.

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Confirmed Hemen Hirekaan
Speaker and Panelist
Hemen Hirekaan
Engineering Manager, Moniepoint

20+ years building scalable systems across fintech and cloud platforms. Speaking on scaling engineering efficiently in the age of AI coding agents.

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Confirmed Barakat Ajadi
Speaker and Panelist
Barakat Ajadi
Product Manager, Monnify

Fintech PM specialising in AI-driven product decisions. Speaking on turning user feedback into scalable product strategies.

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Confirmed Pål de Vibe
Speaker
Pål de Vibe
Principal Engineer, Knowit (Norway)

Databricks MVP 2025 & 2026. Leads data engineering and AI at Knowit Solutions. Former data platform lead at Telia Company.

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Confirmed Andy Morkah
Panelist / Keynote Speaker
Andy Morkah
GMD, PropertyVault Limited

23+ years in construction and real estate. Speaking on leadership, innovation and the opportunities shaping Africa's built environment.

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Confirmed Akintola Taofeek
Panelist / Hackathon Judge
Akintola Taofeek
Head of Engineering & Payments Architect, Hydrogen

10+ years building mission-critical fintech systems. Panelist, hackathon mentor and judge at TiT 6.0.

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Confirmed Emmanuel David
Speaker and Panelist
Emmanuel David
MD/CEO, Hillmond Technologies Limited

Strategic leader with extensive experience in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and real estate development across emerging markets.

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Confirmed Solarin Ayomide
Workshop Facilitator / Hackathon Judge
Solarin Ayomide
Founder & AI Engineer, Jekacode Africa

Tech entrepreneur and AI engineer. Workshop facilitator and hackathon judge at TiT 6.0, speaking on building scalable AI and backend systems.

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Confirmed Akolade Ayeni
Speaker / Hackathon Judge
Akolade Ayeni
Software Engineering Manager, GreenAfrica Airways

Engineering leader specialising in scalable digital platforms. Speaking on building systems that reliably serve millions of users.

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Confirmed Lucy Bolaji
Speaker and Panelist
Lucy Bolaji
HR Leader & Talent Strategist

15+ years building people infrastructure that enables organisations to scale. Speaking on the human stack behind tech-driven impact.

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Femi Ayilara - Founder & Convener, Thrive-In-Tech
Founder & Convener

Meet the Convener

Femi Ayilara

A Principal Technical Architect and Digital Transformation Leader with nearly two decades of experience delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions across public sector, healthcare, and telecommunications.

He specialises in bridging executive vision with technical execution through scalable architecture, cloud modernisation, digital transformation, and security-by-design frameworks.

Currently leading technical strategy within the Public Sector, Femi is the Founder and Convener of Thrive-In-Tech - a platform dedicated to mentoring and empowering the next generation of technology professionals across Africa and the diaspora.

Your Hosts

Meet the Event Hosts

Three experienced hosts will guide you through TiT 6.0, keeping the energy high and the conversations flowing across both days.

Damilola Agboluaje
Event Host / Compere

Damilola Agboluaje

IT Product Manager & Event Host

A dynamic and engaging event host with experience moderating tech, business, and community events. Founder of Tech Careers with TDA. Skilled at audience engagement, panel facilitation, and creating memorable live experiences that connect people and deliver value.

Olamipo Adewale-Temowo
Event Host

Olamipo Adewale-Temowo

Senior Product Manager & Public Speaker

A dynamic Product Leader, Business Strategist, and Public Speaker driving innovation across fintech, payments, and telecommunications. Currently Senior PM at Ideos Technology (Canada/Nigeria). A seasoned public speaker whose voice has informed and inspired diverse audiences across Africa and North America.

Abisola Oyetunji
Event Host

Abisola Oyetunji

Data Analyst & Tech Educator

A Data Analyst, community builder, and tech educator with experience in banking and financial analytics. Passionate about leveraging data, automation, and AI to drive decisions. Actively mentors aspiring tech professionals and contributes to data-driven innovation communities.