Our Vision
To establish TECHFIESTA as the "Ballon d'Or" of tech impact in Nigeria—where individuals, grassroots communities, and organizations are recognized for innovation, leadership, and collaboration.
Annual Tech Awards & Dinner Night
TECHFIESTA
Awards & Dinner Night
Celebrating the people, products, and communities shaping Nigeria's tech future.
An annual, community-curated awards and networking dinner that brings the ecosystem together—founders, engineers, designers, community leads, and corporate partners—under one roof to connect, recognize impact, and tell authentic stories.
Our Story
A New Tradition in Nigeria's Tech Ecosystem
Following the remarkable success of past TECHFIESTA editions where professionals gathered to learn, network, and celebrate, we're launching a new tradition: the TECHFIESTA Awards & Dinner Night.
It blends recognition, networking, and storytelling in a relaxed yet intentional setting—spotlighting unsung heroes and amplifying the communities that help them rise.
Our Mission
We convene Nigeria's tech ecosystem for an annual, community-curated celebration that:
- Honors excellence and real-world impact
- Elevates grassroots communities and their stories
- Sparks meaningful connections and long-term collaboration
Why We're Different
More Than Just Another Awards Event
We're building something unique—where community trust meets genuine impact recognition
Community-Curated Nominations
Verified community managers submit nominees, ensuring credibility and peer recognition.
Impact Over Hype
Beyond technical feats, we celebrate mentorship, community building, rising talent, and products changing lives.
Cross-Community Bridges
A shared space that deepens bonds across networks and disciplines.
Warm, Intentional Atmosphere
Less formal than conferences, more meaningful than casual meetups—designed for real conversations and lasting connections.
Published Success Stories – We document and publish community impact alongside awardees, ensuring lasting recognition beyond the event night.
Who We Serve
For Everyone Building Nigeria's Tech Future
TECHFIESTA brings together the entire ecosystem under one roof
Developers & Engineers
Mobile, backend, frontend, AI/ML, and emerging tech builders
Product Managers & Designers
Crafting impactful user experiences
Startup Founders
Entrepreneurs solving local and global problems
Community Leaders
Ambassadors growing grassroots impact
Corporate Partners
Companies, accelerators, investors, and ecosystem enablers
Tech Enthusiasts & Students
The next generation of builders
How Nominations Work
A Transparent, Community–Driven Process
Every nomination goes through a rigorous yet fair evaluation process
01
Community–Led
Verified community managers submit nominees
02
Review & Shortlist
A review committee evaluates impact, credibility, and contributions
03
Final Selection
Judging blends committee scoring and community inputs
04
Storytelling
Awardees and nominating communities have their impact stories officially published
Award Categories
Celebrating Excellence Across the Ecosystem
Multiple categories to honor different forms of impact and contribution
Community Impact & Leadership
Recognizing those who build, nurture, and grow tech communities across Nigeria
Product Innovation & Breakthroughs
Celebrating products and solutions that are making real-world impact
Technical Excellence & Mentorship
Honoring engineers who push boundaries and lift others up
Rising Talent & Future Leaders
Spotlighting the next generation of innovators and changemakers
Corporate Contribution to Ecosystem Growth
Recognizing companies that invest in and enable the ecosystem
Coming Soon
Additional categories will be announced for this year's edition
The Experience
What to Expect on the Night
An unforgettable evening that combines celebration, connection, and inspiration
Elegant Dinner & Networking
A relaxed, high-energy evening for meaningful conversations
Awards Ceremony
Spotlighting impact across individuals, products, communities, and companies
Storytelling Moments
Short films and testimonials that document community journeys
Panel & Lightning Sessions
Curated insights from ecosystem leaders
Media & Photo Moments
Capture and share the night's highlights
Expected Attendance
500+
Get Involved
Be Part of Something Bigger
Multiple ways to contribute to and participate in TECHFIESTA Awards & Dinner Night
Nominate
Put forward outstanding people, products, and communities making real impact
Sponsor
Power the platform that powers the ecosystem and connect with key stakeholders
Volunteer
Join the team that brings the night to life and shape the experience
Attend
Secure your seat at Nigeria's most anticipated tech celebration
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TECHFIESTA Awards & Dinner Night
TECHFIESTA Awards & Dinner Night is an annual event. The specific date for each edition is announced several months in advance. Stay tuned to our official channels for the next edition's announcement.
Verified community managers and recognized groups within Nigeria's tech ecosystem can submit nominations. This includes GDG chapters, developer circles, company-led communities, and other established tech communities.
Self-nomination policies vary by edition. Please refer to this year's nomination guidelines for specific rules. Generally, we encourage community-led nominations to maintain credibility and peer recognition.
Winners are selected through a transparent, criteria-based process that includes: community nominations, review committee evaluation of impact and contributions, and a judging process that blends committee scoring with community input. Detailed methodology is published for each edition.
TECHFIESTA is community-curated, focusing on real impact over hype. We recognize not just technical achievements but also mentorship, community building, and grassroots contributions. Plus, we publish success stories to document and celebrate impact beyond the event night.
Companies can partner with us by contacting our sponsorship team. We offer various sponsorship tiers that provide brand visibility, access to top talent, and networking opportunities with ecosystem leaders. Request our sponsorship deck for detailed information.
Absolutely! TECHFIESTA is designed for the entire ecosystem—founders, developers, designers, students, and tech enthusiasts. Tickets are available for purchase, and we encourage everyone who wants to celebrate and network to attend.
Expect an elegant dinner, awards ceremony recognizing exceptional individuals and organizations, storytelling moments with short films and testimonials, panel discussions with ecosystem leaders, extensive networking opportunities, and media coverage of the evening's highlights.