The Africa Startup Festival (ASF) has successfully concluded its Lagos edition, marking another milestone for the fast-growing pan-African innovation gathering. Coming just weeks after ASF Nairobi, the Lagos event brought together founders, investors, and industry leaders to advance conversations shaping the continent’s startup ecosystem.
According to Oluwaseyi Oluboba, Programs Lead for the festival, the back-to-back editions showcased the diversity of Africa’s innovation landscapes while reinforcing a unified mission. Despite the increased workload, she noted that the team’s growing experience made the Lagos event feel smoother and more coordinated.
Oluboba highlighted her role in designing the program flow, engaging speakers, and overseeing operational details to ensure seamless delivery. She described the Lagos edition as particularly fulfilling, especially as it provided the opportunity to finally meet in person many of the speakers she had collaborated with virtually for months.
She also commended the ASF team for their exceptional execution, calling the event a “wholesome experience” powered by dedicated individuals across the continent.
The Lagos edition closes out a dynamic year for the Africa Startup Festival, underscoring its expanding presence and influence across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Organizers have announced that preparations are already underway for Africa Startup Festival 2026, with more details expected in the coming months.
