ThinkUX, Lagos’ premier tech and design conference, announces its highly anticipated 2025 edition scheduled for Saturday, November 29th, 2025, at The Zone, Gbagada Industrial Scheme. Running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WAT, the free event promises to be the largest gathering of design and technology talent in Nigeria, themed “From User to Experience.”
A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration
ThinkUX 2025 positions itself as more than just a conference; it’s where Nigeria’s next generation of design and tech leaders come to learn, lead, collaborate, and network. The event addresses the growing demand for user experience excellence in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy, bringing together professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts under one roof.
“Whether you’re looking to learn, lead, collaborate, and network, Think UX 2025 is where it all begins,” organizers state, emphasizing the event’s role as a launchpad for careers, partnerships, and innovative solutions that will shape the future of African tech.
World-Class Speaker Lineup
The conference features an impressive lineup of industry trailblazers and quiet disruptors who are shaping the future of design and technology across Africa and beyond. These speakers aren’t just here to talk; they’re here to stir, stretch, and spark something new in attendees.
Featured speakers include:
- Semudara Abayomi – Tech storyteller and tech ecosystem builder
- Muhammed Mustapha – Product Designer & Founder Techmoonshot
- Femi Richards – UX Designer & Founder of UX Foundry
- Obaro Dennis – Web3 & AI product Designer, Founder Dezin
- Tobi Olushola – Brand and Product Designer at Accomplishr USA
- Rukayat Yaro – Product Designer & Founder @ Design With Rooks
- Pamela Ohaeri – Senior Product Designer & UX Researcher, Founder, Hello Dreams
- Kachi Kalu – Co-founder of Lilac Africa
- Babatunde Yusuf – Software Designer & Global Talent Product Designer
- Fawaz Ibrahim – Global Product Design Talent &founder of the best designers
- Tina Brown – Brand Designer, Founder of Design & Grow club
- Goodness Adebayo – Senior UX/Product Designer & founder MWG
- Ebuka Chidube – Growth & Digital Marketing Manager, Piggyvest
- Samuel Irinyemi – Senior Product Designer
- Damola Bamgboye- Director at Mercurie HQ and Adpay Ng
- Jane Frances – UI/UX Designer and founder of Mentorix
- Olawale Bamidele – Founder, UX Thrive & Product Designer
- Oluwatobi Ojo: Senior Data Associate, Flutterwave
- Lynda Okoro: Senior Product Designer –
- Elisha Odemakinde – Co-Founder, Bimpe Ai-
- David Adefunmilayo – Founder Efico
- Ojuolape Olatunji- Senior Product Designer
Live Design Battle: Talent in the Spotlight
A major highlight of ThinkUX 2025 is the live design battle, where talented Design/UX professionals will compete in real-time, showcasing their skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. This high-energy competition gives attendees a front-row seat to watch design excellence unfold, offering both entertainment and education as participants tackle real-world design challenges under pressure.
What Attendees Can Expect
Networking Opportunities
ThinkUX creates unparalleled opportunities for meaningful connections with fellow designers, developers, product managers, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders. The event facilitates both formal networking sessions and organic interactions that often lead to collaborations, job opportunities, and lasting professional relationships.
Knowledge Sharing
Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, attendees gain insights from industry veterans who share practical strategies, cutting-edge techniques, and lessons learned from building successful products and companies.
Career Development
For professionals looking to advance their careers, ThinkUX offers exposure to hiring companies, mentorship opportunities, and insights into the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in Nigeria’s competitive tech landscape.
Community Building
The event strengthens Nigeria’s design and tech community by creating space for diverse voices, fostering inclusion, and building bridges between established professionals and emerging talent.
Why ThinkUX Matters Now
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Lagos positioned as Africa’s leading tech hub valued at $4.5 billion. As companies across sectors, from fintech to e-commerce to healthcare, prioritize digital transformation, demand for skilled UX/UI designers and product thinkers has never been higher.
ThinkUX 2025 addresses this critical need by:
- Elevating design as a strategic business function, not just aesthetics
- Providing practical knowledge that designers can immediately apply
- Showcasing African design talent on a professional platform
- Creating pathways for young designers to enter and advance in the industry
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Free Registration, Maximum Impact
In a departure from many tech conferences that charge prohibitive ticket prices, ThinkUX 2025 remains completely free to attend. This commitment to accessibility ensures that financial barriers don’t prevent talented individuals from accessing world-class content, networking opportunities, and career-changing connections.
“We believe that access to knowledge and community shouldn’t be limited by ability to pay,” organizers explain. “By offering free registration, we’re democratizing access to the insights,
connections, and opportunities that can transform careers and companies.”
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
ThinkUX 2025 welcomes partnerships with:
- Tech companies seeking to connect with top design talent
- Educational institutions committed to skills development
- NGOs and global development organizations focused on digital inclusion
- Brands committed to innovation, inclusion, and youth development
Sponsorship packages offer visibility to hundreds of design and tech professionals, opportunities to showcase products and services, and association with one of Lagos’ most anticipated tech events of the year.
Event Details
Event: ThinkUX 2025 – From User to Experience
Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM WAT
Location: The Zone, Plot 9, Gbagada Industrial Scheme (beside UPS), Gbagada – Oworonshoki Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria
Registration: Free (advance registration required)
Website: https://thinkux.ng
Tickets: https://thinkux.ng/get-tickets/
About ThinkUX
ThinkUX is Lagos’ premier conference dedicated to user experience design, product development, and the intersection of design and technology. The event brings together industry leaders, practitioners, students, and enthusiasts to explore how thoughtful design creates better experiences, drives business value, and solves real-world problems. ThinkUX is committed to building Nigeria’s design community through education, networking, and celebration of African design excellence.
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, or additional information:
Email: info@thinkux.ng
Phone: +234 816 775 5545
Sponsorship: sponsorship@thinkux.ng
Website: https://thinkux.ng
Twitter/X: @thinkUX_ng
