FROM IDEA TO IMPACT

From Idea to Impact

i4Fest 2026 brings together builders, founders, investors, and innovators shaping the next era of technology, business, and digital transformation.

15

SPEAKERS

500

ATTENDEES

28

INVESTORS & PARTNERS

15

STANRUPS

Who We Are

The Bridge To Reality

i4 Tech Fest is a technology and innovation festival that connects talent to opportunity by bringing together tech learners and professionals, technology companies, startups, investors, government agencies, regulators, and industry leaders in one inclusive, high-impact environment that promotes learning, collaboration, policy engagement, and innovation.

Our Partners & Sponsors

Trusted by leading companies driving innovation

The Three Pillars of Our Vision

01
Empower Talent:

Connecting tech learners and professionals to global opportunities through specialized mentorship, skill-building workshops, and direct access to international career pathways.

02
Unite the Ecosystem:

Bridging the gap between startups, investors, and government regulators to create a seamless synergy that drives capital toward innovation and simplifies the path to market entry.

03
Drive Innovation:

Fostering a high-impact, inclusive environment for collaboration and policy growth where disruptive ideas meet the strategic support and legislative backing needed to thrive.

Road-Map For i4Fest 2026

i4Fest programs bring together innovators, builders, investors, and decision-makers through curated sessions focused on real-world impact, emerging technologies, and business growth.

Discovery & Vetting

Focuses on identifying high-potential talent through our 6-week registration window. This phase includes the intensive 7-day i4fest Hackathon and a rigorous screening process to select the elite startups invited to the exclusive Deal Room.

Innovation & Launch

The heart of the festival featuring the official unveiling of Phulus, our revolutionary commodity trading platform. This stage includes live product demonstrations, high-level keynote addresses, and the opening of the Technology Exhibition floor.

Impact & Transactions

The final phase dedicated to real-world growth. High-stakes live pitches lead into our private, invitation-only “Money-for-Equity” sessions, designed to facilitate 20-minute structured meetings and close long-term contracts.

Discovery & Vetting

Focuses on identifying high-potential talent through our 6-week registration window. This phase includes the intensive 7-day i4fest Hackathon and a rigorous screening process to select the elite startups invited to the exclusive Deal Room.

Innovation & Launch

The heart of the festival featuring the official unveiling of Phulus, our revolutionary commodity trading platform. This stage includes live product demonstrations, high-level keynote addresses, and the opening of the Technology Exhibition floor.

Impact & Transactions

The final phase dedicated to real-world growth. High-stakes live pitches lead into our private, invitation-only “Money-for-Equity” sessions, designed to facilitate 20-minute structured meetings and close long-term contracts.

Why i4Fest Tech Matters

i4fest is the essential bridge between Nigeria’s raw tech talent and global economic impact. It transforms high-potential ideas into scalable businesses by bringing together the capital, policy-makers, and industry leaders needed to move the needle.

Through the Deal Room, the launch of the Phulus platform, and a dedicated Hackathon, i4fest creates a high-stakes environment where real transactions happen, talent meets opportunity, and the future of the digital economy is actively negotiated.

Featured Speakers

Learn from industry leaders and innovators

J Johnson

CEO || i4Global Services

Sam A.S

Founder || Q-pay

Adewale

Director || Tap Finance