Lagos Startup Week (LSW) returns in July.
The event gathers founders, investors, government officials, and technology enthusiasts to exchange ideas and forge collaborations that shape the African future.
An event that fuels the entrepreneurship drive and fosters connections that transcend borders, Lagos Startup Week has been the heartbeat of the African tech ecosystem for close to a decade.
Its goal is to provide significant opportunities for startups looking to make a difference in Africa and beyond.
With the theme Limitless: Breaking Boundaries in Business, this year’s event invites attendees to challenge conventional limitations and embrace a mindset where innovation knows no bounds.
Scheduled for July 8th to 13th, 2024, LSW 2024 will break the boundaries of technology, convention, and imagination. showing the world what it means to be boundless, African, and limitless.
Describing the spirit of the event, Olumide Olayinka, Co-organizer of Lagos Startup Week, said; “It’s a rallying cry for Africa’s entrepreneurs, the trailblazers who dare to dream beyond the “impossible.”
“We’ve tasted the bitter tang of limitations – infrastructure gaps, funding deserts, and the echo of doubt whispering “not good enough.” But here, at Limitless, we gather to shatter those shackles” he affirmed.
According to the statement announcing the event, this year’s agenda will cover the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the nuances of sustainable business practices.
The event will feature thought-provoking keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and theme-focused masterclasses.
Attendees will explore how these elements can redefine the boundaries of the business world and propel ventures to new heights.
Past speakers
The Event has witnessed many seasoned speakers, each bringing their unique insights and expertise to the table. Ben Llewellyn-Jones from the British High Commission, Olu Akanmu (Ex OPay exec), Dayo Ademola (Branch), Thomas van Halen (VC4Africa), Tosin Faniro-Dada (Breega), Shola Akinlade (Paystack), Kola Aina (Ventures Platform), Odun Eweniyi (PiggyVest), Oyin Solebo (ARM Labs Lagos Techstars), Attilio Di Battista (World Economic Forum), Petra Wolkenstein (Startup Wise Guys) and Michael Seibel (Y Combinator).
Startups & Investors have also featured in past editions like IFC-World Bank, Paystack, Telesoftas, Omnibiz, Vesti, Moniepoint, Indrive, Gigmile, Kora, Gridcrux, and Branch .
LSW Partners include global tech giants AWS, Meta, Spotify, Microsoft, Google, Zoho, Algorand, Logitech among others.
For more information and updates, visit https://lagosstartupweek.com/