AI in Action Now Lagos 2026 Conference
🎯 Marketing Description (Top of Page)
AI in Action Now — Driving Productivity, Innovation & Sustainability
AI in Action Now is Africa’s leading action-driven AI conference, uniting engineers, founders, researchers, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to explore how Artificial Intelligence can accelerate real-world productivity, innovation, and impact.
Taking place on January 22, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, this one-day event blends technical depth with community collaboration. Through powerful keynotes, practical workshops, and panels on Large Language Models, Agentic AI Frameworks, Generative AI, and Sustainable Innovation, attendees will learn how to design, deploy, and scale AI systems that solve Africa’s biggest challenges.
This is not another theory-driven tech event — it’s AI in action. A platform for collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful impact, empowering a generation of African innovators to build the future responsibly.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, before Lekki Toll Gate, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
🧠 What to Expect
Inspiring Keynotes from leaders driving AI adoption across Africa
Panel Discussions on LLMs, Agentic AI, and Ethical Innovation
Startup & Product Showcase featuring African-built AI solutions
Workshops on building your first LLM and understanding Agentic Systems
Networking & Mentorship connecting founders, engineers, and educators
👩🏽💼 Speakers Include
Debola Ibiyode - Founder & CEO, CarbonAI
Ehia Erhaboh - CoFounder AI in Nigeria
Biodun Ogunleye — Honourable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources
Omotayo Ogunlade — Group CTO, Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa)
Gabriel Olowo — Founder, MySponza | Influx
Michael Adetoro — Founder, Burlux
Victor Ogunbiyi — Founder & CEO, DAWN AI STUDY
Lanre Basamta — CEO & Co-Founder, Optimus AI Labs
Ranti Familusi — Senior Software Engineer & Industry Mentor
Jonathan Enudeme — Founder & CEO, Zummit Africa
Gabriel Oke — Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer, AltruisTech
🧩 Agenda Highlights
Opening Keynotes: Building the Future in AI Together
Government Keynote: Policy, Energy & Sustainable Growth in Lagos
Theme Panel: AI in Action — Driving Productivity & Innovation Across Africa
Technical Keynote: From LLMs to Agentic AI — The Next Wave of Intelligent Systems
Future with AI Panel: Building Africa’s AI Workforce & Mentorship Culture
Startup & Product Showcase: Real-World African AI Solutions
Closing Keynote: AI in Action for Africa — Building Locally, Competing Globally
💼 Speaker & Panelist Benefits
Complimentary product showcase slot
Free advertising on Debola Ibiyode’s YouTube Channel (Q1 2026)
Inclusion in event programme and social media promotion
On-site hospitality and red-carpet media coverage
Transportation provided within Lagos
🚀 Why Attend
Gain insights from Africa’s top AI innovators
Build partnerships and find mentors in AI engineering and entrepreneurship
Discover opportunities to collaborate on ethical, sustainable AI projects
Experience real AI applications transforming industries today
🎟 Tickets
General Admission: ₦65,000
Early Bird (before Jan 5, 2026): ₦30,000
VIP / Professional Ticket (Corporate 5-Pack): ₦120,000 — includes front seating, networking priority, and gift pack
📣 Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome partnerships and sponsorships that align with our mission to accelerate Africa’s AI transformation.
Sponsors enjoy brand visibility, speaking opportunities, and direct engagement with engineers, founders, and corporate leaders.
📧 Contact: [email protected]
🌟 Hospitality & Media
Complimentary local transport for speakers and panelists
Red carpet, banners, and live media coverage
Free product promotion on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram