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Free31.10.2026
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DevFestAbeokuta 2026
Join developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts for the biggest Google tech conference in Abeokuta.
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Buildathon 2026 · Winners
And the winners are…
Two weeks of building ended on the DevFest stage. Congratulations to the three teams the judges ranked highest — and to every team that shipped.
- 1Chalkka1st place: Exception · Education
- 2FarmBuddy2nd place: Team Dace · Agriculture
- 3Farmhand3rd place: Team HackForge · Agriculture
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Where
The Venue.
Join us at the heart of the city for an unforgettable tech experience.
Capricorn Cinemas, June 12 Cultural CentreKuto, Abeokuta, 110101.
Last year
2025 Recap.
A look back at the moments, talks and community connections from last year's DevFest.
Schedule
Event Schedule.
A full day of talks, a panel, and the Buildathon showdown. Times may shift slightly on the day.
- 09:00 – 10:00Arrival
Doors open: registration, check-in & networking
DevFest Team
- 10:00 – 10:20Opening
Welcome to DevFest Abeokuta 2026
GDG Abeokuta Organizers & MC
- 10:20 – 10:45Talk
The Model Is the Easy Part: Building AI Systems That Survive the Real World
David Taiwo Balogun
- 10:45 – 11:10Talk
Prototypes over PRDs: Build first, document what you learned
Seun Bayo
- 11:10 – 11:35Talk
1.06 Seconds: Engineering Zero-Downtime Schema Changes on a Live Financial Platform
Oluwaseun Oladele
- 11:35 – 11:45Ice breaker
Ice breaker: meet your neighbour + quick-fire tech quiz
MC
- 11:45 – 12:10Talk
In the AI Era, Agents Are Easy to Build. Trusting Them Isn't
Dami Oshun
- 12:10 – 12:20Partner slot
Vevgo
Vevgo
- 12:20 – 12:45Talk
Offline by Design: Building a Local RAG Pipeline with Dart, Ollama and ObjectBox
Ayodeji Michael Ogundairo
- 12:45 – 13:10Talk
From plugins to skills: building design tools that carry judgement
Linda Ojo Taiwo
- 13:10 – 13:40Break
Group photo, lunch & networking
DevFest Team
- 13:40 – 14:10Panel
Getting Your First Opportunity Without “Experience”
Hasbiyallah Oyebo, Ladipo Samuel, Lydia Solomon, Oluwasegun Ojo
- 14:10 – 14:35Talk
Rethinking How We Build Products
John Adebayo
- 14:35 – 14:45Partner slot
Community partners spotlight
She Code Africa Abeokuta & partner communities
- 14:45 – 15:10Talk
We Proved the Model and Still Died: What I Learned Shutting Down My Own Company
Samuel Oshin
- 15:10 – 15:20Ice breaker
Energizer: stretch break & DevFest trivia
MC
- 15:20 – 15:45Talk
Do We Still need to write code as Mobile Engineers?
Ayotomide Babalola
- 15:45 – 16:10Talk
Engineering Secure-by-Design Systems with AI Agents
Adeshina Lasisi
- 16:10 – 16:20Buildathon
Buildathon winners: announcement & prizes
Buildathon judges
- 16:20 – 16:35Closing
Closing remarks, raffle draw & thank-yous
GDG Abeokuta Organizers & MC
Get involved
There's a place for you.
DevFest Abeokuta is community-driven. Whether you want to speak, sponsor, exhibit, or volunteer, there's a way in.
Speakers
Have something exciting to share? We're looking for passionate speakers to talk about Web, Mobile, AI, Cloud, and more.
Sponsors
Showcase your brand to thousands of developers. Partner with us to make this the biggest tech event in the region.
Exhibitors
Got a product to demo? Set up a booth and let our attendees experience your innovation firsthand.
Volunteers
Be the backbone of DevFest. Join our volunteer team, gain experience, and help us run a smooth event.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything you need to know before the big day. Can't find your answer? Reach out to the team.
Who can attend DevFest Abeokuta?
Anyone with an interest in tech is welcome — students, professionals, hobbyists, and career-switchers alike. There's no experience requirement.
Is the event really free?
Yes. General admission is completely free thanks to our sponsors. Just reserve your spot through RSVP so we can plan for the day.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourself, a valid ID, and your RSVP confirmation. A laptop is handy for the workshops but not required.
Will there be food and swag?
Yes — meals, refreshments, and swag are provided for all registered attendees throughout the day, while supplies last.
Can I get a certificate of attendance?
Yes. Certificates are issued digitally after the event to everyone who checks in at the venue.
How do I speak, sponsor, exhibit, or volunteer?
Use the relevant card in the Get Involved section above — each links to its own application form. We review submissions on a rolling basis.