Fireside Chat: Building Communities that Build Solutions Kano, Nigeria

Nov 2, 12:00 – 2:30 PM (UTC)

Africa's Talking Community

The rapid evolution of technology presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex legal and policy challenges. The digital revolution, powered by tools like Africa's Talking APIs, is transforming Africa's landscape. This event focuses on the crucial intersection of law, policy, and technology, specifically as it relates to the development and deployment of solutions

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About this event

Behind every great innovation is a strong community of builders, learners, and collaborators. In this fireside chat, we’ll explore how developer communities can create lasting impact — from sharing knowledge to building solutions that shape Africa’s digital future.

This session provides a platform for:

Knowledge Sharing:
Speakers will share insights on how collaboration, mentorship, and community engagement drive innovation across Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Networking:
Connect with developers, innovators, and community builders passionate about creating sustainable and inclusive solutions.

Inspiration:
Hear stories of developers who turned ideas into impactful products through community support and collaboration.

Community Building:
Discover practical strategies for growing active, value-driven, and supportive tech communities.

Target Audience

  • Developers and tech enthusiasts building with Africa’s Talking APIs.

  • Community organizers and mentors.

  • Entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup founders.

  • Students and early-career developers eager to connect and grow.

  • Organizations and partners supporting developer ecosystems in Africa.

Expected Outcomes

  • Deeper understanding of how communities drive innovation and collaboration.

  • Practical ideas for sustaining developer engagement and mentorship.

  • Stronger connections among Africa’s Talking community members.

  • Growth of a collaborative developer network across Africa.

Agenda

  • Welcome and Ice Breakers

  • Fireside Chat: Building Communities that Build Solutions

  • AMA (Ask Me Anything)

  • Networking

Africa’s Talking Developer Community empowers developers across Africa to learn, build, and grow using our easy-to-use APIs.
We’re language and framework agnostic — all developers are welcome.

This is where Africa’s Talking developers meet to exchange ideas, collaborate, and create impactful solutions for the continent’s future.

When

When

Sunday, November 2, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

10:00 AMWelcome, Introductions and Check-In
10:30 AMFireside chat on Legal Practices in tech
11:30 AMAMA
11:45 AMNetworking

Hosts

  • Ahmed Idris

    EnovateLab

    Founder

  • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

    Africa's Talking Community Lead

    Software Engineer

Organizers

  • Veronica Michael

    Community Lead, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

  • Josphat Mwangi

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Sheriffo Jarju

    Community Lead, 🇬🇲 The Gambia

  • Sanusi Abdulkadir

    Community Lead, 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

  • David Okwii

    Sitemonki

    Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

  • Roland Ganafa

    Africa'sTalking Uganda

    Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

  • Stanislaus Sakwiya

    MlimiPay Limited

    Community Lead, 🇲🇼 Malawi

  • Muhindi Asena

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Destino Alain DELLO

    FnStack

    Community Lead, Congo

  • laurence masika

    Community Lead Goma, DRC

  • Faith Ono

    Community Lead, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

    Community Lead, Kano, Nigeria

  • Patrick Nahayo

    Community Co-Lead Congo

  • Lens Mutombo

    Community Co-Lead Kinshasa

  • Adam Katani

    Africas talking & Tanzania Investment Centre

    Community Co-Lead 🇹🇿 TZ

  • Jeckly Mucua

    Community Lead 🇲🇿 Mozambique

  • Ibrahima Sylla

    YeleGroup

    Côte d'Ivoire

  • Asa Lugada

    Co-Lead Uganda

  • MEROUANE KANOUNE

    Algeria Community Lead

  • Jeremy Acquaah

    Community Lead Ghana

Global sponsor

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Africa's Talking

Partners

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