Build without limits.
Shape what's next.
A flagship tech festival in Lafia bringing together developers, designers, and innovators to learn, network, and ship the next generation of intelligent software.
The clock is ticking.
November 21st approaches.
Two days of hands-on technical sessions, keynotes, panels, and developer networking in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Made in Lafia.
Built for builders.
Google Developer Groups Lafia is the nexus for engineers, designers, founders, and students in Nasarawa State. We build products, exchange insights, and explore the cutting edge of Google technologies.
DevFest 2026 is our biggest annual gathering. We're zeroing in on the Agentic Era: how to design autonomous systems, harness Gemini, maintain security, and deploy production software with speed.
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Key Schedules
Two days.
One gathering.
A competition solving local governance challenges in various MDA (Ministries Department and Agencies) in Nasarawa State, followed by the conference on the second day.
Build4MDA finals
A day before DevFest, innovators will showcase solutions they built after interacting with the MDA's on the problems faced in their offices. Top teams will win prizes.
Meet the speakers.
Industry pioneers, Google Developer Experts, and engineering leads shaping the future of African tech.
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Keynote Speaker · Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Agents
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Google Developer Expert · Modern Android, Compose & KMP
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Lead Cloud Architect · Microservices, Gemini & Cloud Run
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Design Systems Lead · Accessible & High-Contrast Digital UIs
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Frontend Architect · Modern Next.js & Client-Side Web AI
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Staff Security Engineer · Zero Trust Security for African Scale
PANEL SESSION
The panel
Topic announced soon
Panelist TBA
Engineering & Tech Leadership
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Startup & Ecosystem Growth
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AI & Data Infrastructure
Panelist TBA
Product Architecture & UX
Moderator TBA
Panel Moderator
Want to speak or be part of our panel at DevFest?
Share your architectural knowledge, AI case studies, or developer journeys on the main stage in Lafia.
DevFest is FREE.
Fri 20 & Sat 21 Nov 2026 · Lafia, Nasarawa. Your ticket lands in your inbox with a QR code for the door.
Regular
Full access to the talks, workshops and community.
- All talks and workshops
- Networking with the community
- Partner booths and demos
VIP
Most popularEverything in Regular, plus swag and lunch on us.
- Everything in Regular
- DevFest swag pack
- Lunch and refreshments
My Padi
Save ₦1,000You and a friend, same VIP perks, for less.
- 2 VIP tickets
- A swag pack each
- Lunch and refreshments for two
Want a piece of the action?
Sponsor
Put your brand in front of Nasarawa's most curious builders.
- Direct exposure to developers, designers and founders
- Visibility on stage, on screens and in swag
- Run a workshop or sponsor a track
- Back the community that is building tomorrow's hires
Exhibit
Show what you're building and let people try it on the spot.
- Live demos at your own booth
- Real feedback from real users
- Collect leads and meet future teammates
- Shout-outs across our socials and recap content
In good company
The organizations helping make DevFest Lafia happen.
We've done this before.
2026 goes harder.
Lafia
'26
Run by the community,
for the community.
Tasiu Kwaplong Saeed
Lead Organizer - GDG Lafia
02 INNOVATIONS LAB
Ruthie Samuel
Co-organizer, GDG, WTM Ambassador Lafia
Google Developers Group
Auwal MS
Community Mentor
Moniepoint Inc
The heartbeat of DevFest:
Our volunteer team.
Powered by passionate builders, designers, and students dedicating their energy to make DevFest Lafia unforgettable. Volunteer pictures and profiles will be unveiled as the festival approaches!
Osama Abdullahi
Fullstack Software Engineer
Volunteer TBA
Swag Distribution & Attendee Kits Desk
Volunteer TBA
Stage Manager & Speaker Timing Coordination
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Live Stream & Stage Audio/Visual Support
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Attendee Registration & Check-in Lead
Volunteer TBA
Photography & Event Social Media Coverage
Volunteer TBA
Hackathon #Build4MDA Team & Mentor Support
Bigger. Bolder.
More impactful than ever.
This year's DevFest Lafia is designed for all stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. Choose your track of involvement below and make your mark.
Register for DevFest Lafia 2026
Secure your access to two days of tech talks, hands-on workshops, panel sessions, networking, and festival swag in Lafia.
Call for Mentors (Day 1 Hackathon)
Guide innovators building solutions to problems faced by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Nasarawa State.
Speak or Join Our Panel Sessions
Want to speak or be part of our panel at DevFest? Share your experience in AI, Cloud, Mobile, Web, or Dev Leadership.
Apply to Be a Community Partner
Collaborate with GDG Lafia as a tech community, hub, university club, media house, or local enabler.
Sponsor DevFest Lafia 2026
Want to sponsor DevFest Lafia, or know someone who does? Partner with us to empower builders across Nasarawa.
Wear the spirit of
DevFest Lafia.
Rep your builder identity. Check out official limited-edition DevFest Lafia 2026 apparel, caps, and accessories crafted for conference attendees and tech lovers.
DON'T SLEEP ON IT
Be first in line
Grab your ticket now, then join the community for speaker drops, schedule updates and giveaways.
DevFest Tech Stack
Pick up, drag, and fling our festival tech stickers across the screen.
See you at DevFest Lafia
Developers, designers, students, and founders coming together to learn, network, and ship the next generation of intelligent software.
