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6th Edition  ·  Lagos, Nigeria  ·  August 2026
TiT 6.0

Build for
Impact.

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 Event Complete - August 2026 ₦3.5m+ in Cash, Credits & Startup Support
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TiT 6.0 Complete · 21-22 August 2026 · Lagos
6
Editions
4,000+
Community Alumni
30+
Speakers to Date
12
Speakers/Panelists
₦3.5m+
Total Rewards & Benefits
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
General Opening Brief
Femi Ayilara, Founder & Convener - TiT 6.0  ·  Oluwaseun Oluboyo, Chief Judge - TiT 6.0  ·  Welcome, rules, judging criteria and schedule for the day
09:20 AM
Track Brief
QoreID Digital Identity & Trust Track Brief
QoreID · Special briefing for Digital Identity and Trust track teams · Challenge framing, resources and expectations
09:40 AM
Hackathon
Build Phase Begins
All teams commence building across all challenge tracks · Mentors available on-site throughout
12:30 PM
Break
Lunch Break
40 minutes · Teams continue working through the afternoon
01:10 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
04:15 PM
Screening
First Screening & Finalist Announcement
Chief Judge Oluwaseun Oluboyo announces the finalist teams selected for the final pitching round
04:30 PM
Address
Address by QoreID
Remarks from QoreID on the Digital Identity and Trust track and the mission of identity infrastructure across Africa
04:45 PM
Pitching
Final Team Pitches
Top finalist teams present to the full judge panel · 5 min pitch + 3 min Q&A · Chief Judge: Oluwaseun Oluboyo, Chief Technology Architect, ipNX
06:00 PM
Awards
Prize Ceremony & Awards
1st · 2nd · 3rd place announced · Special recognition for QoreID Digital Identity and Trust track winner · Gifts and prizes presented
06:30 PM
Networking
Networking & Day 1 Close
Celebration, community and preview of Day 2
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
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 · Oluwaseun Oluboyo
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
40 minutes · Exhibition and sponsor activations open
12:40 PM
Panel 2
From Blueprint to Market: Technology, Sales and Building for Real-World Impact
Andy Morkah · Oluwabukola Olajuwon · Emmanuel David · Babatunde Ojumu
01:10 PM
Workshop
Building Scalable AI & Backend Systems for Real-World Products
Solarin Ayomide - Founder & AI Engineer, Jekacode Africa
01:40 PM
Talk 3
Scaling Systems Efficiently in the Age of AI Coding Agents
Hemen Hirekaan - Engineering Manager, Moniepoint
02:05 PM
Panel 3
The Human Stack: Building the People Infrastructure Behind Tech-Driven Impact
Lucy Bolaji (lead) · Oyedayo Otokiti · Akintola Taofeek · Oladapo Adediran · Ikenna Agbasimalo
02:50 PM
Talk 4
Data Driven Decisions in the AI Era
Pal de Vibe - Principal Engineer, Knowit (Norway) · Databricks MVP 2025 & 2026
03:10 PM
Break
Team Break
15 minutes
03:25 PM
Panel 4
Building for Impact: Leadership, Innovation and the Future of Africa's Tech Ecosystem
Babatunde Ojumu · Oluwaseun Oluboyo · Barakat Ajadi · Oladapo Adediran · Solarin Ayomide
04:00 PM
Talk 5
Building Tech Enterprise for Impact
Emmanuel David - MD/CEO, Hillmond Technologies Limited
04:20 PM
Mentorship
Open Mentorship Sessions
1-to-1 and small group conversations with all speakers and mentors · Solarin Ayomide leading hackathon mentorship track
05:05 PM
Closing Keynote
Keynote Address
Bukola Olajuwon - Divisional CEO, ipNX Consumer Electronics Division
05:25 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

🥇
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
🥈
2nd Place
₦300,000
Cash Prize
  • Cloud Credits
  • Mentorship
  • Community Support
Total package value: Up to ₦1,000,000
🥉
3rd Place
₦200,000
Cash Prize
  • Community Spotlight
  • Tool Credits
Total package value: Up to ₦500,000
🏆
QoreID Special Track Prize
Digital Identity & Trust Award
Best team in the Digital Identity & Trust challenge track · Sponsored by QoreID
₦300,000 Cash Prize
  • QoreID API access and developer support for 6 months
  • Technical mentorship from the QoreID engineering team
  • Fast-track consideration for QoreID partnership or integration
  • Community spotlight across QoreID and TiT platforms
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 Babatunde Ojumu
Speaker and Panelist
Babatunde Ojumu
Director Technical Solutions, SoftAlliance & Resources

30+ years in IT, digital transformation, and enterprise solutions across Africa. Led landmark programmes including IPPIS, REVOPS, and the Lagos State GCP.

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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 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 Andy Morkah
Panelist and Hackathon Judge
Andy Morkah
Group CEO, Richards Infrastructures / Property Vault

23+ years in construction, real estate, and finance. Group CEO across three companies delivering sustainable housing and infrastructure across Nigeria.

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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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Confirmed Ikenna Agbasimalo
Judge and Speaker
Ikenna Agbasimalo
Engineering Manager, QoreID

Engineering leader at QoreID building Africa's identity verification infrastructure. Judge and speaker at TiT 6.0.

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

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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.

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.

Oluwaseun Oluboyo - Chief Judge, TiT 6.0 Hackathon
Chief Judge, Hackathon

Oluwaseun Oluboyo View profile

Chief Technology Architect at ipNX Nigeria Limited, with over 20 years in the ICT sector shaping ipNX's technology vision and infrastructure design.

Pioneered Nigeria's first fully VoIP-based licensed telephony platform and led the Next Generation Network (NGN) initiative using software-defined networking across West Africa.

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.

TiT 6.0 is Complete

Event Highlights & Recordings

Two days. 44 hackathon teams. Hundreds of technology professionals. Build for Impact delivered.

99
Teams Registered
44
Teams Competed
2
Days of Impact
15+
Speakers & Judges
TiT 6.0 Highlights
Thrive-In-Tech 6.0 Event Highlights
Featured Session
Data Driven Decisions in the AI Era - Pal de Vibe
Day 1 - Live Stream
TiT 6.0 Hackathon - Full Day Recording
Day 2 - Live Stream
TiT 6.0 Main Conference - Full Day Recording
In the News

Press Coverage

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TiT 6.0 to bring 99 hackathon teams and technology leaders together in Lagos

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What's Next

TiT 7.0 is Coming

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