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Ilorin Innovation Hub · Ilorin, Kwara State Date: 23rd January 2027

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We build the room where builders meet opportunity.

Wakanda Summit is SFx Foundation's technology and innovation summit: one day at Ilorin Innovation Hub for young people aged 16–35 (students, aspiring technology professionals, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders) alongside educators and ecosystem partners. The programme is built around what you learn, who you meet and what you do next.

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Ilorin Innovation Hub building and grounds
Host venue Ilorin Innovation Hub Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

SFx Foundation connects Africa's next innovators to the tools, people and pathways that turn curiosity into capability. Wakanda Summit is that work in one room, on one day.

Students, early-career builders, founders, educators and ecosystem leaders share one stage and one floor: keynotes, panel conversations, technology and career talks, live Q&A and structured networking.

The day follows a single arc: registration, opening session, keynotes, panels, career talks, audience Q&A, structured networking and a closing session. You arrive with questions; you leave with context, contacts and a next step.

Format
One day · eight programme blocks
Audience
Young people aged 16–35: students, aspiring technology professionals, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders
Date
23rd January 2027

The programme

One day.
One arc.

Eight programme blocks, one day. The schedule moves from arrival to keynotes, panels, career talks, audience questions and structured networking, then closes with recognition. Every block is listed below.

01

Arrive

Registration, welcome information and seating. The opening session introduces SFx Foundation and the purpose of the day.

02

Learn

Keynotes, panel conversations and career talks covering technology fields, career paths and industry realities.

03

Connect

Put your questions to the room during audience Q&A, then use structured networking to meet speakers, partners and other attendees.

The run of show Ilorin Innovation Hub · 23rd January 2027
  1. 01
    Registration & arrival

    Check-in, welcome information and seating for the day.

  2. 02
    Opening session

    Official welcome, introduction to SFx Foundation and the purpose of the summit.

  3. 03
    Keynote sessions

    Keynote talks on technology, innovation and opportunity, delivered by invited speakers.

  4. 04
    Panel conversations

    Moderated conversations with professionals, founders and ecosystem leaders.

  5. 05
    Technology & career talks

    Focused sessions on technology fields, career paths and industry realities.

  6. 06
    Audience Q&A

    Direct questions and interaction between participants and invited speakers.

  7. 07
    Networking session

    Structured time for participants, speakers, partners and guests to connect.

  8. 08
    Closing & recognition

    Closing remarks, partner recognition and close-of-day information.

The mandate

A gateway for Africa's next innovators.

Tech education, mentorship and community: the work SFx Foundation does between summits, and the reason the room exists.

Partner with the mission

The people

Small team.
Long horizon.

A small team with a long-term mandate: make technology education, mentorship and opportunity part of everyday life in Ilorin and across Africa.

Muqaddis, Founder of SFx Foundation

Muqaddis

Founder

Leads SFx Foundation's vision and its work connecting African students, builders and founders to technology, mentorship and opportunity.

Tariq Otaro, Operations Lead at SFx Foundation

Tariq

Operations Lead

Leads delivery across operations, logistics and on-ground coordination for SFx Foundation initiatives.

Abeedah, Lead Creative Director at SFx Foundation

Abeedah

Lead Creative Director

Coordinates the people, partners and logistics that turn SFx programmes from plans into delivered events.

Mutmainnah Shittu, Human Resources at SFx Foundation

Mutmainnah Shittu

Human Resources

Leads human resources for SFx Foundation, handling recruitment, staff welfare and team coordination so every programme runs smoothly from planning to delivery.

Ayuba Agiri

Project Manager

Plans and coordinates SFx Foundation projects, keeping programmes and events on schedule from plan to delivery.

Registration

Two passes.
One room.

General Pass registration is free and opens soon. VIP passes are invitation-only. The full pass detail and the waitlist are on the tickets page.

01

General Pass

Open to students, early-career builders, founders, educators and ecosystem leaders. The General Pass is completely free.

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VIP Pass

Invitation-only and allocated by the SFx Foundation team. Request consideration on the tickets page.

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General Pass: free · VIP Pass: invitation only

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Partnership

Five ways
to partner.

Standard ₦5,000,000 · Strategic ₦10,000,000 · Premier ₦15,000,000 · Elite ₦20,000,000 · Title Partner ₦25,000,000. Each tier is confirmed in writing before publication, and 1,000+ attendees are expected.

Title Partner Headline partnership ₦25,000,000 Enquire Elite Major partnership ₦20,000,000 Enquire Premier Premier partnership ₦15,000,000 Enquire Strategic Strategic partnership ₦10,000,000 Enquire Standard Supporting partnership ₦5,000,000 Enquire

Benefits and deliverables are confirmed in writing. Nothing is published until both parties approve it.

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The room

The room

The room is the programme. Put students, founders, educators and ecosystem leaders in one space with a schedule worth keeping, and the conversations continue after the closing session.
Ilorin Innovation Hub Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 23rd January 2027

FAQ

Questions,
answered.

Everything confirmed at the time of publication. Speaker, VIP and partner names are published only after approval.

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Who can attend Wakanda Summit?
Young people aged 16–35: students, aspiring technology professionals, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders, people building skills, companies or institutions in technology, whether you are choosing a path or already on it.
When and where is it happening?
Ilorin Innovation Hub, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, on 23rd January 2027. Join the waitlist and we will email you when registration opens.
How does the waitlist work?
General Pass registration is free and opens soon. VIP passes are invitation-only and allocated by the team. The tickets page carries the full detail and the waitlist.
How can my organisation sponsor or partner?
Use the partnership page. Tiers are Standard ₦5,000,000, Strategic ₦10,000,000, Premier ₦15,000,000, Elite ₦20,000,000 and Title Partner ₦25,000,000. Benefits and deliverables are agreed in writing before anything is published.
Will certificates be issued?
Certificates are not yet confirmed. If they are issued, eligibility and collection details will be sent to registered attendees before the summit.
Is the venue accessible?
Access details for Ilorin Innovation Hub, including how to request assistance, will be published here and included in attendee information. Tell us about any access requirements when you join the waitlist.

Wakanda Summit · Ilorin Innovation Hub

One day.
One room.

A gateway for Africa's next innovators. Join the list for registration updates.

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