We are thrilled to announce that Techmoonshot is returning as an official media partner for DataFest Africa 2025 (#DFA25), Africa’s premier festival celebrating data science, artificial intelligence, and technological innovation. Through comprehensive coverage, strategic storytelling, and platform amplification, Techmoonshot will spotlight Africa’s most innovative entrepreneurs, startup founders, and thought leaders shaping the continent’s data and AI landscape.
About DataFest Africa 2025: Reclaiming Our Data Futures
Organized by Data Community Africa in collaboration with leading technology partners, DataFest Africa 2025 is scheduled for October 18, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year marks the festival’s evolution into a hybrid, continent-wide event that bridges physical and digital participation across African nations.
Event Highlights:
- Theme: “Reclaiming Our Data Futures”
- Date: October 18, 2025
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Expected Attendance: 4,000+ participants
- Speakers: 50+ industry experts and innovators
- Sessions: 40+ panels, workshops, and keynotes
- Sponsors: 30+ leading technology companies
- Website: datafest.africa
The 2025 theme, “Reclaiming Our Data Futures,” addresses critical questions about data ownership, control, and benefit distribution across Africa. The festival will facilitate community-driven conversations, hands-on technical sessions, immersive experiences, and open dialogues focused on:
- Data governance and sovereignty in Africa
- Ethical AI development and deployment
- Data equity and inclusive innovation
- African-led technology solutions
- Digital rights and privacy protection
Learn more about Data Community Africa at datacommunityafrica.org.
Why DataFest Africa 2025 Matters for African Innovation
DataFest Africa has consistently proven its ability to catalyze transformative change across African data ecosystems. Each edition advances critical conversations about how data and artificial intelligence can serve people—prioritizing human benefit over mere technological advancement.
For Nigeria: As Africa’s most populous nation with rapidly expanding digital infrastructure, these discussions are crucial for ensuring AI technologies remain ethical, accessible, and responsive to local contexts and cultural realities.
For Africa: DataFest Africa serves as a proving ground for scalable solutions that address challenges common across the continent, from healthcare delivery to financial inclusion and agricultural innovation.
This track record positions DFA25 not merely as a conference, but as a movement championing African-led data futures and technological self-determination.
Techmoonshot’s Media Partnership: Comprehensive Coverage and Storytelling
As an official media partner, Techmoonshot will deliver extensive coverage designed to amplify African voices and innovations:
Editorial Coverage:
- Exclusive interviews with keynote speakers, innovators, and industry leaders
- Behind-the-scenes access and highlight stories
- Participant perspectives and community insights
- Feature articles profiling emerging African tech founders and thought leaders
Live Event Reporting:
- Real-time coverage of keynote presentations
- Panel discussion summaries and key takeaways
- Datathon outcomes and winning solutions
- Workshop and breakout session highlights
Multi-Channel Engagement:
- Social media amplification and trending topic curation
- Newsletter spotlights featuring DataFest innovations
- Multimedia storytelling including video, podcasts, and photo essays
- Post-event analysis and impact reports
Secure Your DataFest Africa 2025 Tickets Now
Join the movement shaping Africa’s data and AI future. Tickets are now available for DataFest Africa 2025.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dSWAzNwm
Official Statement from Techmoonshot Leadership
“Data is not merely an abstract resource—it’s a source of agency, equity, and power,” said Muhammed Abiodun Mustapha, Founder and Publisher of Techmoonshot. “By partnering with DataFest Africa again, we commit to elevating African narratives, ensuring that the boldest voices are heard, and helping reclaim data futures for the continent.”
About Techmoonshot
Techmoonshot is a leading African technology media platform dedicated to covering innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across the continent. Through investigative journalism, feature stories, and community engagement, Techmoonshot amplifies African tech narratives and connects innovators with opportunities.
About Data Community Africa
Data Community Africa is a pan-African organization building communities around data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Through events, training programs, and advocacy, the organization promotes data literacy, ethical AI practices, and African-led technological innovation.
