Moonshot is TechCabal’s flagship conference that brings together the boldest and most ambitious innovators, investors, operators, creatives, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts from across the continent and beyond to network, collaborate, and celebrate innovation on the continent.

Moonshot by TechCabal is happening in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 28th and 29th, 2026. We also have other exciting off-conference activities and side mixers that’ll happen during the week of the conference.

Moonshot by TechCabal is a fully in-person event that will be held at the National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria. An iconic new venue, chosen to provide an immersive, captivating atmosphere for our attendees.

At Moonshot 2026, you’ll

• Hear from the people shaping the future of African tech across 9 dynamic content tracks
• Meet investors, collaborators, and potential hires in curated networking spaces
• Experience exclusive formats like fireside chats, ecosystem exhibits, and investor AMA sessions
• Get inspired, make high-value connections, and be part of the momentum propelling Africa’s next tech leap

Whether you’re building, investing, learning, or scaling, Moonshot has something for you.

This is the fourth edition. Across the first three editions, we’ve had 210+ global speakers from Google, Amazon Web Services, Meta, and African startups like Piggyvest, Flutterwave, and Chipper Cash. etc., as well as policymakers, including  Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); the British High Commissioner to Nigeria; the Consul General of Denmark and the EU Head of Cooperation in Nigeria. Since 2023, Moonshot has welcomed over 12,650 attendees from more than 44 countries and featured over 264 sessions across 9 dynamic content tracks, ranging from the Future of Commerce to the Creative Economy, as well as a thrilling startup pitch competition, TC Battlefield.

You can catch up on the previous editions here, here and here.

Moonshot 2026 is themed “Courage & Conviction”, and we’re doing exactly that with exciting upgrades, including new content formats, bold conversations, more opportunities to network, and a fresh look, feel, and energy designed to keep pace with Africa’s fast-evolving tech ecosystem. If you’ve attended Moonshot before, this will feel like a major upgrade. If it’s your first time, expect to be blown away.

You can attend the conference by getting a ticket. Click here to get your ticket.

The very first thing to do is to save your seat by getting your ticket. Once your seat is secured, sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on key event details, including announcements for speakers, sessions, side events, etc, to help you prepare adequately. Ensure to engage with them so you can get a sense of what to expect. 
If you’re an international guest coming to Nigeria for the first time, go through our travel guide to get adequate information to prepare for your trip. Ahead of the event, plan what you intend to achieve from the event and work towards it. Ensure to come up with questions on the day of the event, network, and foster important relationships that would be useful in your career journey.

Moonshot is open to everyone passionate about Africa’s tech future. This includes:

• Founders looking to gain visibility, meet investors or join our Battlefield pitch
• Investors scouting high-potential startups and engaging with key ecosystem players
• Operators & tech professionals seeking insights, new roles, or partnerships
• Policymakers & development partners shaping the regulatory and support environment
• Students, creators, and tech enthusiasts who want to learn, connect, and explore opportunities

If you’d like to be a sponsor or partner with us for Moonshot 2026, click here

You can shoot us an email via  moonshot@techcabal.com