The Africa Startup Festival (ASF), billed as the continent’s largest annual gathering for innovators, investors, and startup founders, will take place in Lagos on November 28, 2025, drawing thousands of participants from across Africa and beyond.
Organised by Spark Africa, the one-day event aims to accelerate innovation, collaboration, and deal-making within Africa’s fast-growing startup ecosystem. Organisers expect over 3,000 attendees, including C-suite executives, investors, media analysts, and ecosystem builders from at least 15 countries.
This year’s edition will feature three dedicated stages: a Main Stage for keynote speeches and industry panels; a Startup Stage showcasing emerging entrepreneurs and growth stories; and an