Moonshot 2025, hosted at Eko Convention Centre in Lagos on October 15–16, sets the tone for an evolving tech atmosphere across Africa. The conference is expected to draw hundreds of founders, investors, government representatives, and innovators. 

Over two days, nine distinct content tracks span themes from AI and machine learning to climate tech and enterprise solutions. Panels, keynotes, and fireside discussions explore concrete pathways forward, while startup showcases and curated networking zones sparked fresh collaborations.  

A Landmark Gathering for Africa’s Tech Ecosystem

Moonshot 2025 will bring together leading voices from across Africa’s tech scene, including representatives from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and several other nations. The speaker lineup will feature established investors, startup founders, policymakers, and technologists. 

Confirmed speakers include Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-founder of FirstCheck Africa, Andrew Alli, Chairman of FirstBank UK, and Uyoyo Edosio, an ICT and innovation expert with the African Development Bank. The sessions will focus on real-world issues such as access to financing, infrastructure development, and regulatory policy, aimed at aligning Africa’s innovation goals with practical solutions. 

Investors are expected to discuss regional funding trends, while founders will share business strategies and challenges unique to African markets. There will also be an emphasis on how public and private sectors can cooperate to improve digital inclusion across the continent.

Rather than being a standard networking event, Moonshot 2025 is positioned to serve as a forum for building serious collaborations. The wide range of attendees and session topics will reflect the complexity of Africa’s tech environment and show how shared efforts across borders can unlock new opportunities and tackle long-standing problems.

Impact Beyond the Conference Hall

The influence of Moonshot 2025 will extend beyond the two days of scheduled talks and networking. Once the event concludes, many participants are expected to begin applying insights from the content tracks, both in product design, policy implementation, and investor strategy. 

Startups attending sessions on Emerging Tech (AI & ML) will likely adjust how they test and improve their software. On the regulatory side, conversations held under the Government & Policy track are anticipated to inform compliance planning in several countries, especially as governments work toward more unified digital frameworks.

The reach of the event may also shape how professionals interact with industries not traditionally seen as part of tech. For example, in digital entertainment, discussions about product standards and user expectations may influence future changes in online casino platforms. 

This is already relevant in areas like slots, where developers are expected to upgrade visual quality, improve transactional security, and meet clearer industry guidelines. These shifts will not come from regulation alone, they’ll be driven by a broader understanding of what users now expect in terms of trust, presentation, and transparency.

Startups, Showcases, and Strategic Partnerships

One of the key segments at Moonshot 2025 will be the Startup Festival, where a group of selected ventures will present their business models to investors, operators, and partners. These showcases are expected to spotlight innovations across health, agriculture, fintech, and logistics.

Startups will use this opportunity to gain visibility, validate their models, and secure backing for regional expansion. The event will likely lead to several partnership announcements. Companies attending from different parts of the continent are expected to explore opportunities for cross-border integrations, shared platforms, and resource pooling. 

Firms like Flutterwave, already confirmed as sponsors, may use the space to unveil new collaborations or technical updates. Conversations held on the sidelines or in breakout zones could translate into long-term business alignments, reflecting a growing shift toward practical, scalable outcomes.

A Platform for Collaboration Across Borders

Although hosted in Lagos, Moonshot 2025 will serve a regional function. Its structure is designed to encourage participation from across Africa, with booths, lounges, and breakout spaces tailored for cross-national conversations. 

Attendees from multiple countries will have the chance to meet face to face, exchange ideas, and explore ways to co-create projects in sectors like finance, media, and clean tech.

The content tracks will help spark these connections by clustering discussions around shared problems and sector-specific goals. The Creative Economy and Government & Policy tracks, for instance, are likely to draw storytellers and public administrators into the same room—opening the door for collaborative projects that reach beyond borders. These interactions are expected to plant the seeds for meaningful partnerships that extend beyond the event.