Fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital growth through collaboration and networking across Northern Nigeria and beyond.
Arewa Tech Fest has grown into a leading platform driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development across Northern Nigeria. We connect visionaries, build networks, and unlock opportunities at the intersection of technology, policy, and business.
From grassroots startups to government partnerships, ATF creates a structured, high-impact ecosystem where ideas become enterprises and entrepreneurs find their communities.
ATF is more than a conference. It is a movement — a coordinated effort to position Northern Nigeria as a world-class hub for technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.
Three editions. Three states. One growing movement transforming the technology landscape of Northern Nigeria.
The inaugural edition of Arewa Tech Fest brought together Northern Nigeria's brightest minds for a landmark gathering of tech leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in Kano — Nigeria's commercial capital of the North.
The second edition expanded ATF's footprint into Katsina, deepening collaboration across more communities and showcasing the breadth of technological talent beyond urban centres in Northern Nigeria.
The third edition heads to Zamfara, with a bold focus on infrastructure, energy, security tech, and resilient economic development through innovation — bringing the ATF experience to new communities.
A national bridge between Northern and Southern Nigeria — convening leaders, governors, investors, and corporate titans to unlock cross-regional transformation.
With The Lagos Exchange, we are extending the Arewa Tech Fest vision to create a national bridge between Northern and Southern Nigeria — fostering collaboration across government, industry, and the startup ecosystem. This special Lagos edition is designed as a high-level convening of Governors, leaders, investors, and corporate executives.
Arewa Tech Fest is a year-round ecosystem engine — designed to create lasting value, connections, and opportunities across Northern Nigeria.
Bridging startups, corporates, government bodies, and investors into a unified, functioning innovation ecosystem across the region.
Spotlighting indigenous solutions to uniquely Northern challenges — from agritech and healthtech to fintech and energy.
Facilitating dialogue between entrepreneurs and government to shape enabling policies for digital economy development.
Positioning Northern Nigeria within the national and global conversation on technology, investment, and development.