Moonshot 2026 Brings OpenAI Africa, Flutterwave, and Nigeria’s SEC Chief Together to Define What It Takes to Build for a New World

As African technology moves beyond survival and into its next era of ambition, Moonshot 2026 will convene the founders, investors, policymakers and builders shaping the continent’s future.

22nd July, 2026, Lagos, Nigeria – Moonshot by TechCabal has announced its first confirmed speakers for the fourth edition of its flagship pan-African technology conference, making its debut at the National Theatre, Lagos, on October 28 and 29, 2026.

Held under the theme Courage & Conviction: Building for a New World, Moonshot 2026 reflects the changing priorities of Africa’s technology ecosystem. The ecosystem has already proven its resilience, and the conversations are no longer solely about growth but about what it takes to build businesses and institutions that can compete globally and create long-term value.

The already confirmed speakers include Idorenyin Obong, CEO and co-founder of Grey; Emmanuel Lubanzadio, Africa Lead at OpenAI; Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave; Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission; Ashley Lewis, Managing Partner and Head of DPI Venture Capital; Rukky Ladoja, Founder and Creative Director of Dye Lab; Sim Shagaya, Group CEO of The uLesson Group, Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria and Tatiana Ndlovu, Executive Head Marketing, Nedbank Africa.

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Drawn from across technology, finance, regulation, and design, these speakers will lead conversations on how African builders can move beyond taking part in the global technology economy to owning and leading in it.

Idorenyin Obong, CEO and co-founder of Grey, added: “Building for a new world requires more than bold ideas; it requires collaboration across industries, disciplines and markets. Moonshot creates an important platform for the conversations and partnerships that will shape the future of Africa’s innovation ecosystem, and we’re proud to support a community of founders, investors and builders who are creating solutions with both local relevance and global ambition.”

Speaking on Moonshot 2026, Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media, said: “The corner has been turned. African tech has proven it can survive funding corrections, geopolitical shifts and market recalibrations. The question now is whether we build with the courage to own more of the value we create, not just adapt to a world that keeps changing around us. Moonshot 2026 is where we ask the ecosystem to be brave again, to back bold bets, design from first principles, and build things that can compete globally and last.”

Across nine content tracks, including Emerging Tech, Future of Commerce, Big Tech & Enterprise, Government & Policy, FUEL: The Investor Conference, Creative Economy, Clean Tech & Climate, Startup Festival and Entering Tech, Moonshot 2026 will explore the ideas behind this year’s manifesto aimed at building ambitious companies and investing in sustainable growth, to advancing Africa-first innovation across AI, climate, infrastructure and commerce. The programme will examine what it takes for founders, investors and policymakers to make bold decisions, build enduring institutions and position African technology as a driver of global innovation.

This year’s programme will convene founders, investors, policymakers, operators and creatives to deliberate on the ideas, partnerships and decisions that will shape Africa’s next chapter – owning critical infrastructure and building Africa-first technologies and creating companies designed for long-term impact.

Since its inaugural edition in 2023, Moonshot by TechCabal has grown into one of Africa’s leading convenings for the technology ecosystem, bringing together more than 7,500 founders, investors, policymakers, operators and creatives from over 20 countries. Moonshot 2026 is also supported by Breet, Flutterwave, OPay and Raenest.

Tickets for Moonshot 2026 are now available at moonshot.techcabal.com. Additional speakers and programme announcements will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

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About Moonshot by TechCabal
Moonshot by TechCabal is the flagship pan-African technology conference convening founders, investors, operators, policymakers, and creatives from across Africa and beyond. The fourth edition takes place on October 28 and 29, 2026, at the National Theatre, Lagos. The conference theme and full programme will be announced in the coming weeks.

To stay updated, visit moonshot.techcabal.com

About TechCabal
TechCabal is Africa’s leading technology media platform, providing reporting, data, and context on African technology, business, and innovation since 2013. TechCabal is part of Big Cabal Media, which also operates Zikoko, Cabal Creative, and TC Insights.

About Grey
Grey is at the forefront of providing secure and convenient global banking solutions to meet the needs of customers and businesses. Grey holds a Money Service Business license from FINTRAC in Canada, and FinCEN in the USA, and our primary focus is on emerging markets. Our range of services enables individuals and businesses to easily own and manage multi-currency accounts. This includes currency exchange, sending and receiving payments to and from over 170 countries, as well as access to virtual cards.