Meet our 2025
Speakers

Passionate about the role of tech in furthering progress, business and opportunities in Africa and beyond. Husband, father, strategist, speaker, Googler.

Odunayo Eweniyi is the co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Piggytech, the company behind Piggyvest, Nigeria’s largest digital savings and micro-investment platform with over 6 million users.

Thomas is a Google DevRel Engineer, focuses on Web AI and WebAssembly, sharing his insights on his blog.

Oluwadunni Fanibe is the Accelerator Portfolio Manager Africa at Google, where she drives the strategic identification, support, and scale-up of early-stage, Africa-focused startups.

Sodiq Akinjobi is a seasoned Program Manager with over 5 years of experience in global tech. He's currently at Google, where he's powering developer growth in Africa through community engagement, education, and resource allocation.

Oleg is a Staff Software Engineer at Google and lead developer on Jules, Google’s AI coding agent. He’s an advocate for tools that make developers’ lives easier and has over 15 years of experience building software, from mobile apps to AI systems. Oleg is passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and everyday coding.

Funke is a technical writer, simplifies complex tech and champions diversity in the African tech ecosystem.

Folarin Aiyegbusi is the Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa at Google, where he drives the strategy and execution of key initiatives dedicated to scaling high-growth tech ventures across the continent. He leads the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, Founders Fund program and other startup-oriented initiatives.

I have over the years gained a thorough understanding of cloud architecture and the design, development, and management of robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives.

Chuka, a software architect/engineer, founded Interstellar Labs and Studiopedia. Previously CPO at Flutterwave and Meta engineering lead crafting digital products and experiences.

Amarachi, a Developer Advocate and technical writer, makes complex cloud-native technologies more human. She shapes documentation for Talos Linux and Omni.

Product designer and creative thinker passionate about shaping ideas into meaningful, user-friendly experiences.

A seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience in databases and enterprise software development, specializing in Google Cloud Platform data-related aspects, and an advocate for embedded systems in Africa

Emmanuel, a Senior DevOps Engineer, built communities and travels the world for new experiences.

A Program Manager with Software engineering background, has a keen interest in developers and startup ecosystem

Samson is the co-founder of OSCA, a GitHub Star and open source leader, shapes developer relations and community strategy across global and African tech.

A seasoned architect, Kofo builds scalable platforms and founded an AI agent startup. He also mentors engineers.

Motunrayo is a hardware Developer & IoT Engineer, focused on designing connected systems that solve real-world problems. Passionate about turning ideas into tangible products through rapid prototyping and smart engineering.

Bernard Parah is CEO of Bitnob, a leading fintech company, and founder of Qala (now Btrust Builders), a major program for African and Asian Bitcoin developers. A thought leader, his work is featured globally. He drives financial inclusion through blockchain innovation.

Winifred, a senior product designer, writer, and illustrator, leads an all-women team in designing cross-border payment solutions for African businesses.

Mustapha is a passionate data professional with expertise in Google Cloud Platform, spanning data and analytics engineering, & database engineering.

CAV is a brand designer, strategist, and storyteller with nearly a decade of experience transforming ideas into bold, unforgettable visuals.

A User experience designer specializing in accessibility, an accessibility evangelist, co-founder of Accessibility Nigeria, and a Women Tech Maker Ambassador.

An award-winning Global Tech Hero and digital transformation leader, author of "Arise, O Product Managers," and a passionate educator and mentor.

Anita is a developer advocate, technical writer, and open-source evangelist, promoting cloud-native solutions.

Adeola Daramola, a DevOps and Cloud Engineer at Sterling Bank, scales cloud-native solutions across Africa. He specializes in Kubernetes, CI/CD, blockchain optimization, and AI in DevOps. An AWS-certified mentor.

A Developer Relations Engineer at Oysta Labs, Cloud Engineer, and Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Data Cloud, and Founder of the Bamenda Community Challenge.

Timilehin, a Senior Frontend Engineer, leads development, mentors globally, and advocates for inclusivity.

A Senior Frontend Engineer with over 5 years of experience building user-friendly digital products, also with a UI/UX design background.

A seasoned Analytics Engineer with over 5 years of experience building scalable data solutions, currently a Senior Data Engineer at Bredge LLC.

A Google Developer Expert and accomplished software engineer passionate about crafting innovative mobile solutions using Flutter, specializing in geospatial technologies.

A Data Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in data science and engineering, building scalable and efficient data solutions.

A full-stack developer with a soft spot for backends, a two-time Google Summer of Code contributor, and an open-source enthusiast.

A Product Designer specializing in user experience, design systems, and product strategy, with over five years of experience, and founder of Tabs.

A seasoned blockchain developer with over 7 years of experience building scalable Web3 systems and secure decentralized applications across various networks.

Emidowojo Opaluwa, a Software Documentation Engineer at Qore, simplifies fintech. She empowers women in STEM.

A passionate individual building and securing decentralized applications, with a focus on making Web3 accessible to beginners.

A Developer Advocate at Postman and co-founder of API Conference Lagos, dedicated to helping developers unlock the full potential of APIs.

A Software Engineer at Moniepoint, building and scaling payment solutions for millions across Africa, and committed to knowledge sharing and community growth.

Kaosarat Aduagba is a results-driven Product Manager at Interswitch, leading the Reconciliation Product lifecycle to ensure seamless, accurate, and transparent financial transactions.

Jonathan is a cybersecurity professional wA cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in IT security and consulting, holding a Master's in Cybersecurity from Cardiff University, UK.

Mileke, a cloud engineer, specializes in serverless tech & architecting scalable, secure cloud environments. He's also a community builder, empowering others via events.

Ololade is a product designer and mentor, has shaped products across Africa and empowers new designers.

Samuel is a highly experienced Mobile Engineering Lead and Google Developer Expert (Flutter/Dart) with 8 years of extensive experience in the field. He has a proven track record of leading successful mobile development projects and mentoring teams.

Miracle is a Cloud Engineer with over four years of experience designing scalable Google Cloud infrastructures, a GDE, and an organizer with Google Developers Group, Ogbomoso.

A product manager with a strong focus on building AI-powered and user-centric products for African markets, with a background in Philosophy

Olumide is a marketing professional and entrepreneur, generating over $20 million in sales for 200+ brands in Nigeria and the UK, and is currently COO/CMO at Bitoshi.

Olushola, a certified UI/UX Product Designer with 5+ years of experience, specializes in user-centered design.

A professional who started as a developer, then transitioned into cybersecurity, now working as a Quality and Security Tester, merging both duties.

Results-driven software engineer passionate about technology and community building. Adejoke craft third-party apps and plugins while fostering vibrant developer ecosystems.

A software developer who enjoys working at the intersection of frontend and backend technologies, passionate about AI and cybersecurity.

A Product Designer at MTN, improving mobile and digital services, and a mentor who shares knowledge at conferences and workshops.

A passionate advocate for open-source fabrications and technologies, contributing to GreenLab Microfactory and founder of Travella.io.

Precious Onyewuchi, Open Source Manager, builds inclusive, collaborative ecosystems through community management & tech writing.

Shodipo Ayomide, with over 13 years of experience is an expert in software architecture, large language models/AI systems, and blockchain protocols with over 13 years of experience, currently Head of Developer Relations at Nuklai Protocol.

Temitope, a Backend Engineer at Moniepoint, builds robust POS infrastructure. She mentors early-career developers, balancing tech excellence with life beyond work.

She is technical writer, translates complex AI concepts into engaging, narrative-driven content. She believes in storytelling's power to connect users with brilliant products, fostering understanding, trust, and adoption.

A data professional and technical writer specializing in comprehensive documentation for data and DevOps products, with a unique background in psychology and computer science.

Emmanuel Iyanu is a seasoned Frontend Engineer, specializing in scalable, user-focused applications across fintech and enterprise. He's passionate about developer experience, clean architecture, and mentoring.

Chelsea Adetan is a data analyst with 3+ years in data analytics, predictive analytics, BI, and data storytelling, passionate about driving impact in Africa.

Ebot Tabi is a dedicated software engineer and visionary entrepreneur, driven by a passion for creating robust and high-performance distributed systems.

Florence Ogunbore is a Product Manager creating impactful digital products and helping others grow through community and mentorship.

Okikiola Oliyide, Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer, operates Kubernetes for Africa's largest LLM, specializing in CI/CD, observability, and GPU where he ensures robust and efficient operations for complex cloud infrastructures..

Kingsley, a Brand/Product Designer, transforms ideas into user-centered products across Fintech, Blockchain, E-commerce, and PropTech. He contributes to open source.

Ifihanagbara Olusheye is Software and AI Engineer, passionate about scalable solutions, open source, and community growth.

Mustafa Umar is a cybersecurity analyst with experience in threat detection, incident response, and malware analysis. He is proficient in using Bash for automation and working with Linux.

Treasure is a UI engineer exploring where design, interaction and emotion meet.

Sunkanmi Fafowora is a seasoned technical writer and software engineer. He currently writes for CSS-Tricks and is working on CSS-Questions for devs.

Developer Community Manager & Software Engineer passionate about tech, people, and collaboration

Mobile Engineer & Community builder. Led several engineering team. 2x hackathon winner and Google Solution winner. Ex-GDSC lead & Flutter Ogbomosho organizer.

Cybersecurity Engineer and Technical Writer skilled in vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts.

Temitope Aiyegbusi a data-driven Product Designer with extensive experience creating digital products that drive growth, efficiency, and engagement across Fintech, SaaS, AI, Property Tech, and Entertainment.

Backend Engineer & researcher, obsessed with building scalable systems and solving complex problems.

Experienced backend developer specialising in building fault tolerant systems. With 5 years of experience, I excel in designing and implementing robust backend architectures.

Daniel Esuola is a Frontend Engineer and AI practitioner building intelligent, user-focused tools that blend creativity, design, and technology.

Timilehin is an entrepreneur and creative builder in tech, fashion, and real estate, leading Bitoshi, Eko Twenties, and Zubair & Co, inspiring bold creators.

Timi is a mid-level UI/UX Designer passionate about creating human-centered designs that solve real problems. She is also a final-year law student and the current Campus Lead for Google Developer Groups (GDG) On Campus, LASU.

Tobechi Chukwuleta is a software engineer contributing to BTCPay Server, an open-source Bitcoin payment processor. He focuses on building payment integrations and developing plugins and extensions that help merchants accept Bitcoin.

Btrust alumni and grantee. Currently contributes to BDK open source project.

Emmanuel Faith is a globally certified human resource professional, HR Consultant and Capacity Builder. He currently leads the HR Team of a global fintech company with focus on cross-border remittances.

I am a creative leader and ecosystem builder passionate about connecting people, ideas, and experiences to shape Africa’s future. Over the past decade, I’ve built platforms that empower young people, spark innovation, and amplify Africa’s voice on the global stage.

Theophilus Isah is the CEO and Co-founder of Mavapay, a bitcoin company focused on providing payment infrastructure in Africa. Theo is a Btrust alumnus, invested in technical bitcoin education for the global south.

In my years of work, I have played different roles in the Software Development process. I have experience in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance and Product Management.

Salim Oyinlola is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering undergraduate at the University of Lagos, with interest at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Power and Energy Systems, Energy Management and Social Impact.

As a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working across different applications and organizations, ranging from fullstack projects to frontend or backend specific projects.

A passionate UI/UX Designer adept at Web2 and Web3. My design approach is user-centric, aesthetically pleasing, and backed by research. I believe in creating profit-driven digital products that captivate users and deliver tangible results.

Mercy Thaddeus is a Software Engineer who works at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and modern product thinking. She has worked on and shipped products across blockchain and AI, with a strong focus on crafting clean, scalable interfaces that simplify complexity.

Hasbiyallah Oyebo is a Software Engineer, 10x hackathon winner, and youth tech leader empowering teenagers through innovation, robotics, and community projects across Nigeria.

Over a decade of experience driving $100M+ in cumulative product value across Enterprise Software, fintech, blockchain, and SaaS. Adept at aligning cutting-edge technology with business strategy to deliver unparalleled value in high-risk environments.

Building the financial rail tracks across Africa.