Code What's Next
ATF Developer Lab
Big ideas. Bold Builds. Brilliant minds. Step into the space where Africa's developer experiment, create and push the boundaries of what's possible.
17 and 18 November 2026 | CTICC (In collaboration with Andela and GitHub)
The Hackathon Winner Takes R250,000🎉
Have your shot at winning R250,000. Register now and bring your best build to the stage.
Learn, Build and Connect
Africa Tech Festival 2026 brings you two days dedicated to the people building the future of technology.
Together with Andela and GitHub, we're creating a space where developers can put their skills to the test, learn from industry experts and connect with a wider community of builders.
More Than Just a Workshop...
Learn by Doing
Get hands-on with AI-assisted development and discover what you can create with the right tools.
Take on the Challenge
Team up, tackle a real-world build challenge and turn bold ideas into working solutions.
Meet Your People
Swap ideas, learn from industry experts and connect with a community of ambitious developers and builders.
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Agenda
Day 1 (Tuesday, November 17th)
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10:30 – 11:00 AM | Check-in and setup |
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Copilot Workshop (DevDay: Real World Development with the GitHub Copilot App) |
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 – 1:20 PM | Kickoff: theme, rules, judging criteria, submission format |
1:20 – 4:30 PM | Build time |
3:00 PM | Midpoint check-in and snacks “About the Andela Talent Network” (15 min) |
4:30 PM | Submissions due, hackathon close |
Evening / Day 2 AM | Judges review submissions and pick finalists |
Day 2 (Wednesday, November 18)
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2:30 PM | Token optimisation: a practical session from Andela on getting more out of AI models for less |
3:30 PM | Emerging skills: a talk and fireside chat on the skills African tech teams will need next |
4:30 PM | Happy Hour on the Connections Terrace |
5:00 PM | Winners announced, prizes and group photo |
5:15 PM | Closing remarks |