Nigeria is building the next decade of African tech, and Ilorin is boldly staking its claim. Now in its 8th edition, the Kwara Build Tech Conference (KBTC25), themed Next Builders, brings together a new generation of innovators, builders, founders, creatives, and developers who are redefining what it means to build in West Africa.

Hosted at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, a 13,000 m² tech powerhouse backed by the Kwara State government and IHS Nigeria, the conference is more than a typical “geek fest.” It’s a signal that Ilorin wants to participate in Nigeria’s tech future, as much as it wants to lead it.

The three-day-long conference couldn’t be landing at a more interesting moment for Ilorin’s tech ambitions than now. Just this year, the city quietly slipped into the top 1,000 global startup ecosystems for the first time, ranking 885th worldwide and 6th in Nigeria. Not bad for a city that, until recently, was barely mentioned in mainstream tech conversations.

Although funding remains a choke point. In 2023, Nigerian startups raised only $410 million, the lowest in three years, signalling a shrink in the average deal size and tougher competition for capital. And with Lagos, Abuja, and sometimes Kaduna scooping up the attention of investors, emerging builders in Ilorin are often left pitching to ecosystems that barely know they exist.

When you add in the quiet migration of top talent to bigger hubs, Ilorin’s story becomes one of both promise and pressure.

That’s what makes KBTC25 feel urgent. It’s pushing the ecosystem to evolve from a community of people who can only write code into one where builders also understand market dynamics, customer behavior, and the revenue structures that make products survive long after launch.

The themes of previous conferences now feel like breadcrumbs on this journey. KBTC23 asked innovators to solve real problems through collaboration. KBTC24 demanded a Future Forward mindset by solving today’s problems, while anticipating tomorrow’s. KBTC25 completes the arc by moving past who will innovate or predict the future, to who will build it responsibly and intelligently.

In contrast to fee-gated tech gatherings like the 2025 Moonshot event in Lagos or the high-ticket conferences now common in Abuja, KBTC25 left a surprising impression for a free event. It felt intentional, neither underfunded nor improvised.

Highlights from Day 1 and 2 Workshops

The workshops were simultaneously held in two halls inside the Innovation Hub, with the facilitators rotating through breakout sessions. Attendees, therefore, shuffled between rooms to follow the topics that matched their goals.

The scenes featured design thinkers heading towards UX, AI enthusiasts clustering around development tools, while founders gravitated toward talks on funding or credit systems. It created a subtle “academic” atmosphere and gave speakers room to probe deeper ideas with smaller, niche audiences.

One of the strongest messages on Day 1 came from Oluwaseun Raphael Afolayan, CTO at MyTherapist.ng, who challenged the audience to stop treating code as the starting point of innovation. In a session titled “How to Validate, Build, and Launch in Record Time Without Writing Code Too Soon,” he argued that great products begin with clarity, not code.

“Investors want to invest in a business, not in an app,” he said, urging builders to define their problems in a single sentence, talk to real users, and delay coding “until the manual version breaks.”

His five-step approach reframed startup building as a revenue-first discipline, a sentiment echoed by Halimah Balogun of MONO, who reminded founders that “before revenue, there must be value your customers feel immediately.”

But, if Day 1 handed builders the tools to launch faster, Day 2 asked a blunt follow-up:

What happens when the product finally ships?

During his session, cybersecurity specialist Jamiu Akande, made it clear that startups don’t get hacked by accident, they get hacked because they’re easy targets. He walked the audience through a founder’s version of a fire drill: Which data, if leaked, burns your business to the ground? What process must always be precise? And what service must never go offline, not even for an hour?

The conversation shifted from risk to relevance when Ayooluwa Isaiah, Technical Content Manager at DashO, challenged the room to stop complaining about artificial intelligence replacing jobs. “Install Gemini CLI today,” he said, pressing developers to master the very tools that threaten them.

The chat eventually moved to pure experimentation. 3D product modelling entered, with tools like SwiftXR showing the audience how product design is becoming something founders can do without hiring engineers. A shift that can shrink costs and speed up product iteration.

Tope Oguniran brought it all back to the human layer, reminding builders that users never see blockchain, algorithms, or infrastructure. They only feel the experience. In his words, “UX isn’t what something looks like. It’s how using it feels.”

Builders’ Takeaway: Build fast, yes, but build from real problems, with real people, and launch before you’re comfortable. A product is successful when it’s trusted, protected, and built for customers who need its solution.

Key Highlights from Day 3 (Main Conference)

The main conference felt like a grand synthesis of everything that had unfolded over the week. The morning opened with a founder-story moment from lead organizers, Kamaldeen Kehinde and Ibrahim Zulkifli, who walked the audience through KBTC’s journey from a modest meet-up to a 2,000+ attendee community. They also publicly acknowledged the ecosystem champions whose contributions have kept the lights on (literally and figuratively).

From there, the programme shifted into rich conversations on how African startups can (and should) adopt AI, a blunt session on why every product must start with a business model, and a sweeping tour through dev tools, product scalability, and compliance in new tech sectors.

“Don’t be a jack of all trades. Focus on what’s profitable and aligns with your passion,” warned Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, Kwara State’s Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology. It was a subtle jab at the growing culture of “multi-hustle” founders who spread themselves thin. In a market as tough as Africa’s, the people who stay long enough to win are those who choose one thing and build it exceptionally well.

That focus, according to Ekundayo Ayeni of CareerXpress, must begin with how we train talent. He challenged universities and hubs to ditch theory-only learning and build curriculums that mirror real startup demands. “Learning should be project-based,” he said, adding that without strong talent pipelines, companies will always be stuck catching up on hiring instead of innovating.

Regulation took its turn on the stage when business strategist Riliwan Akeyewale cautioned founders against building in isolation. “When you build, you have to do it with regulators from the start,” he reminded the crowd of an uncomfortable truth in a country where brilliant products often die at the hands of policy.

The day ended with a collective agreement that Ilorin needs more startups and founders who think globally, collaborate locally, and prepare for growth before it arrives. As Zuma Yahaya put it, the ecosystem can’t thrive on isolated effort. Hubs alone can’t do the work… partners, sponsors, and governments must join in.

Builders’ Takeaway:

Don’t spread yourself thin. Focus on what aligns with your passion and creates real value.

Build with foresight, talk to users, and design solutions that can scale.

Talent pipelines, collaboration, and early engagement with regulators are the foundation for startups that endure.

Innovation is dual-phased, it’s what you build today and how it grows tomorrow.

Startups, Projects, and Builders to Watch

1. Startup Build

Startup Build by Kwara Build is a launchpad for ambitious founders that blends startup education with investor-facing pitch sessions, business linkups, and practical mentorship. The program attracts doers who are building solutions and hunting for capital or co-founders. It connects entrepreneurs to peers, mentors, and funding partners who can move the needle. Startup Build teaches founders how to build, and it gives them the tools and community to scale what they’re building.

2. CredLock (FoneFlex)

When Temitayo Fabayo returned to Nigeria after years in the U.S., he built CredLock. According to him, Africa does not need bigger loans, but better access. His startup is taking a bold swing at the system by making device-based lending safer for lenders and less humiliating for borrowers. CredLock uses smart device-locking technology to secure loans for gadgets and services, instead of guarantors and collateral gymnastics. It requires no paperwork circus, no “bring your uncle” requirements.

3. Experience Vision Creations (EVC)

EVC is an Ilorin-based real estate business that’s expanding across major cities. The company helps people move from “interested in land” to actually owning it without the usual maze of unclear titles, hidden fees, or impossible payment plans. Their portfolio spans projects like Almond Garden in Malete, Vision Smart City in Ibadan, and Riyadh Golf City in Asa Dam. In five years, EVC has completed six developments, sold over ₦1 billion worth of property, and helped more than 500 families secure land.

4. CybAfriqué by Olatunji Olaigbe

Cybersecurity may not make the loudest headlines in Africa’s tech scene, but it’s quickly becoming one of its biggest risks. That’s the gap CybAfriqué is filling. The newsletter breaks down the continent’s digital vulnerabilities with clear reporting and context. Topics range from the African data infrastructure, exposing SIM card scams, and unpacking how governments weaponize tech for censorship. CybAfriqué is equipping Africa’s digital builders, policymakers, innovators, and everyday users with the awareness to protect what they’re building.

Critics and Challenges

1. Product Without Go-to-Market

For all its progress, KBTC still faces the challenge of its audience being heavily tilted toward developers and builders, often leaving out the marketers, content strategists, community managers, and sales professionals who turn products into businesses.

The sessions are rich in engineering insights, but lack the GTM-focused conversations that bridge the familiar “tech gap” of great tools built by talented teams that struggle to find customers. As Ilorin positions itself as a rising tech hub, future editions may need to bridge this divide.

Moreover, since this year’s theme challenges the typical “just build” mindset, it makes sense to spotlight topics that teach techies how to sell what they build the right way.

2. Ilorin as a “Hidden City”

Despite the rising rankings, Ilorin remains under-reported in the tech industry. KBTC25 brought major speakers, but the national media coverage is minimal, and global tech press is virtually absent. The ecosystem risks visibility issues that eventually affect investment, hiring pipelines, and partnership opportunities.

3. Talent Rising Faster Than Opportunity

Ilorin seems to be growing talent faster than it is building companies that can keep that talent. Young developers, UX thinkers, and product builders are getting better every year, but the ecosystem doesn’t yet have the pipelines to convert those skills into scalable startups. And without local angel networks, accelerators, or corporate-backed funding channels, the city risks becoming a training ground whose best minds eventually migrate (to Lagos, Abuja, or anywhere the capital lives).

Final Thoughts: What Comes After KBTC25?

KBTC25 was a three-day statement that Ilorin could host, convene, and inspire some of Africa’s most promising builders. The lessons from the conference were clear on founders’ need to focus, build with foresight, engage regulators early, and design products that meet real needs. Collaboration between hubs, sponsors, the government, and global partners is now non-negotiable, as it’s the lifeline for sustainable growth.

The next steps for Ilorin (and for Nigeria’s emerging ecosystems) are now obvious: retain talent, deepen funding channels, strengthen mentorship, and expand the conversation beyond coders to include marketers and problem-solvers.

KBTC23 and KBTC24 imagined solutions and thought of the future, but KBTC25 wants you to execute them, responsibly, and with scale in mind. Because the “Next Builders” are already here, we only need to give them the tools, trust, and ecosystem to build for the decade ahead.

The Kwara Build Tech Conference may have closed its doors for 2025, but the real work has only just begun.

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Hey Kiddo!
As we celebrate another delightful Children's Day today on May 27th, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of this day and the role we play in shaping the future of our children. At Kwarabuild, our commitment to education, technology, and business is deeply intertwined with our vision of empowering the next generation. Let’s take a moment to recognize the importance of investing in our children and fostering an environment where they can thrive.

1. Education: Building Strong Foundations Education forms the bedrock of a child’s future. It not only equips them with knowledge but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. At Kwarabuild, we believe in providing quality education to the underserved community that is accessible to all children, regardless of their background. Through our various educational programs/outreach, we aim to ignite a passion for learning and inspire children to reach for their dreams.

2. Technology: Bridging the Digital Divide In today’s digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the way we learn and interact with the world. Kwarabuild recognize’s the importance of equipping children with technological skills that will be invaluable in their future careers. From coding workshops to tools empowerment, we strive to expose children to the wonders of technology and encourage them to explore its limitless possibilities. One of the initiatives is the Kwarabuild Tech Conference that aims to redefine our aspirations and cultivate a pool of talents who will not only be users but also solution providers tomorrow.

3. Business: Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit Entrepreneurship empowers children to think outside the box, take risks, and turn their ideas into reality. we believe in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Through our entrepreneurship programssuch as StartupBuild, we provide children with the tools and resources they need to develop business acumen and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Whether it’s launching a startup or creating a social impact project, we encourage children to unleash their potential and become changemakers in their communities.

In conclusion this Children’s Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to the future generation. By investing in education, technology, and business, we not only empower children to realize their full potential but also pave the way for a brighter and more prosperous future.

Together, let’s continue to support and nurture the dreams of every child, because when we invest in them, we invest in a better tomorrow.

Happy Children’s Day!

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Kwarabuild hosted yet another remarkable event from November 10th to 11th, 2023, in the vibrant city of Ilorin, Kwara State — the Kwarabuild Tech Conference 2023 (#KBTC23). This gathering brought together Africa’s innovation community, distinguished industry leaders, government officials, and tech enthusiasts.

In its 6th edition, #KBTC23 stood as a pivotal platform for tech enthusiasts, founders, investors, corporate leaders, and government representatives to connect, network, and explore exciting opportunities within Kwara State and beyond.

The Journey So Far:
Commencing in 2018, the conference has steadily grown, featuring over 1000 participants with the aim to foster innovation, empower startups, and promote technological growth—perfectly aligning with the state’s vision to become a global tech hub.

The 2023 edition was an overwhelming success, hosting over 750 participants. Gratitude is extended to the amazing sponsors, partners, speakers, volunteers, and participants who contributed to the event’s triumph.

Day 1: Workshop — ‘Job Opportunities in Tech’

The inaugural workshop, themed ‘Job Opportunities in Tech,’ showcased two prominent tech experts at the Sinclair Hotel, GRA, Ilorin, from 10 am — 1:00 pm.

AJALA ABDULSAMII, a Technical Screener at Andela, shared invaluable Tips and Tactics for Navigating Freelance and Remote Work in Tech. Participants enthusiastically received the insights, expressing joy in learning hacks to land their first job.

Yusuf Adeyemo, a DevOps Consultant at Vendii, took the stage to share diverse job-seeking procedures and Soft Skills, prompting active engagement and positive feedback from participants.

The day concluded with #KBTC23 followed by a dinner hosted by the Kwara Innovation Support Network (KWISN) at the Sinclair Hotel from 7 pm — 10 pm. The dinner witnessed the presence of tech stakeholders, business owners, tech enthusiasts, and innovators.

Opening the dinner, Kwarabuild Cofounder, Kamaldeen Kehinde, acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the Kwarabuild and KWISN teams. The dinner was gracefully anchored by MC Akolade Oluwatoba.

Mr. Sofwan A. Lawal, the Ecosystem director at KWISN, shared the organization’s vision to foster innovation and increase partnerships in Kwara State through collaborative networking. Dr Deji Ajani Hammed also shed light on the vision of the Ilorin Tech Talk, a platform showcasing innovators in Kwara state.

Networking Highlights:
An incredible networking session during dinner allowed participants to share jokes and discuss everyday struggles in the corporate system.

Day 2: Conference — ‘Innovate Now’

Day 2 unfolded with enlightening sessions featuring numerous corporate and individual brands, providing insights into the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the tech industry.

Over 1,500 participants from across the country demonstrated the growing influence and impact of the conference. Themed “Innovate Now,” the conference hosted 22 distinguished speakers, exceeding expectations with more than 750 attendees, including over 50 volunteers and organizers working tirelessly for a seamless and remarkable experience.

The opening remarks by Kwarabuild cofounders Kamaldeen Kehinde, Adeola Olaleye, and Ibrahim Zulkifli set the tone for an electrifying event. They discussed Kwarabuild’s mission and the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in building a thriving ecosystem, covering their journey and achievements since 2018.

An engaging ice-breaker by hosts Mrs Rukayat Yahyah and Mr Akolade Oluwatoba preceded the speaker sessions.

Speaker Sessions Highlights:

The first speaker, Amb. Dr. Janet Faremi, the MD of Ambassadors Stores, shared insights on social entrepreneurship. She discussed how a social entrepreneur is interested in starting a business for the greater social good and not just the pursuit of profits. Participants were rewarded with thoughtful gifts for actively engaging in questions posed by the speakers during the sessions. Thanks to Dr. Janet Faremi.

The second session was a keynote speaker by Mrs. Fayo Oluwatoyin Williams, who is the founder of Simply Exponential Consults. She shared insights on solving local and global challenges through collaborative innovation, with a focus on the roles of women in tech. One of her key points is, ‘The future of women in tech is bright when we collectively commit to sustained efforts, collaboration, and a future for the tech industry that reflects the diversity of the world it serves.’

The energetic hosts orchestrated the event with finesse, curating an atmosphere of sheer amazement. The game session, fun and educating, rewarded participants with thoughtful gifts and cash prizes for actively engaging in the trivia session posed by the hosts.

Hon. Commissioner Damilola Yetunde Yusuf Adelodun, represented by Jimoh Ishola Zainab, delivered an esteemed address, serving as a catalyst that nurtures tech talent and elevates innovation.

The next session features Zumah Yahyah, Founder of Boubid Africa. She discussed the strategies for building a sustainable business in a city like Ilorin. One key point emphasized was, ‘Sustainable businesses invest in customer research, asking questions like: “What do our customers like?” “Where do they hang out?” and many more.

The first panel session was anchored by Kamaldeen Kehinde and featured panelists Mr. Wale Bakare, Co-Founder at dHub, and Mrs. Memunat Manzuma a.k.a HajiyaPHP, Founder of Kuagi Resource. The focus of the panel session was on how to enhance the impact of innovation hubs through collaboration and partnerships. The panellists shared insights on the Ilorin Tech ecosystem, highlighting both its challenges and opportunities.

The next session features Mr. Victor Asemota, a prominent figure in the African tech ecosystem. He delves into the intricate dynamics of collaboration and its pivotal role in achieving sustainable growth. Mr. Asemota shares valuable insights on solving local challenges with limited resources.

The next session features Mr. Adewale Adisa, the COO of OmniBiz Africa. He shares valuable insights on the startup-building mindset, the essential tools for creating a sustainable startup, and tips to secure funding. One of his key points is, ‘One of the best ways to build a startup is to first ensure it is solving a problem and then find customers. Then the money will come.’

The next session was a fireside chat anchored by Chika Isaac, who is the managing partner at SpeedUp Prime Consulting, and it featured Dr. Deji Hammed Ajani, who is the Head Special Project at Opolo Global Innovation Ltd. The session focused on Funding & Policy, practical strategies for building a sustainable business in Africa.

Mr. Abiola Jimoh, Co-founder of XChangeBox Solution Limited, shared valuable insights on positioning for global opportunities, making the session highly interactive.

The KWISN Team shared their vision of fostering innovation and increasing partnerships in Kwara State through collaborative networking.

The event included side attractions such as a red carpet, Ilorin Tech Talk red carpet spotlighting, photoshoots, games, and giveaways by hosts and speakers’ representatives.

For those who missed this year’s conference, another is already in the works, promising more insightful programs. View pictures from the event on our website and stay connected with Kwarabuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Medium, and Youtube.

The hearing-impaired attendees are immersed in a profoundly enriching experience. The atmosphere resonates with inclusion and accessibility, ensuring that every moment is not just witnessed but deeply felt by all participants.

The success of KBTC23 is a collective achievement made possible by the dedicated team, volunteers, mentors, speakers, and philanthropists. The community extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone involved.

Host: Kwarabuild Tech Foundation

Event Partners:

• Media: Lascot Studio
• Media: Heart Media Works
• Media: Dasilva Concept

Support Partners:

• Sudo Africa
• MALhub
• Kwara Innovation Support Network (KWISN)
• Magnital Digital Agency
• Tech Cabal: Entering Tech
• Digital Grid
• Plat Technologies
• GDG Ilorin
• NoCode Academy
• Consode Digital Agency
• Ilorin Tech Talk
• XchangeBox Solution Limited
• Experience Vision Creation
• Talentpoel
• Drey Concept

For more updates, join the Kwarabuild online community on Telegram, Twitter, Facebook, Medium, and the official website.

Special thanks to Mrs. Rukayat Yahyah, Founder of Tamirah Digital Consult, and Mr. Akolade Oluwatoba, founder of Entrepreneurs Pump Africa, for anchoring KBTC23.

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It’s exciting to announce that we partner with the Kwara State Government through Ilorin Innovation Hub for the 2022 edition of the KwaraBuild tech conference. Ilorin Innovation Hub is an incubation hub where individuals can access a variety of huge market-demand ICT courses to learn and acquire skill sets that are internationally recognized, and job readiness of high value. Learn more about Ilorin Innovation Hub Here.

Kwarabuild is hosting the 2022 edition of its annual conference focused on tech professionals and enthusiasts. Usually composed of workshops and panel sessions, the conference projects the expertise and experiences of various individuals and brands in the tech ecosystem. Over the years, KwaraBuild has offered hands-on workshops in cloud computing, and fireside chats with different individuals who are founders, developers, program managers, and dignitaries.

The Kwarabuild Tech Conference 2022 edition is sponsored by Sudo Africa, Prembly, RoundStone Consulting, MALhub, and Ilorin Innovation Hub. In a strategic move, the Kwarabuild community is to see people piloting and transforming into digital literacy.

In our interview with the MD of Ilorin Innovation Hub, Commenting on the partnership, Temi Kolawole said;

Our aim is to transform Kwara State into an economically viable and self-sustainable state via digital literacy, youth empowerment, innovation, and technology. Partnering with a community like Kwarabuild for a conference event allows us to contribute immensely to the tech ecosystem and communities.

The event will be held on 2–3 December 2022 in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Registration and bookings are available until 2nd December 2022 at https://kwarabuild.com/kbtc22/.

It promises to be fun!

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It’s exciting to announce that we partner with Sudo Africa for the 2022 edition of the KwaraBuild tech conference. Sudo is an open API platform that lets you embed powerful financial features into your product. Build in minutes, launch in days. The Sudo Africa API platform allows you to control powerful financial features programmatically to build your own features, securely integrate with other services, and create new world-class experiences.

Sudo Africa, which was launched in 2020. Learn more here.

Kwarabuild is hosting the 2022 edition of its annual conference focused on tech professionals and enthusiasts. Usually composed of workshops and panel sessions, the conference projects the expertise and experiences of various individuals and brands in the tech ecosystem. Over the years, Kwarabuild has offered hands-on workshops in cloud computing, and fireside chats with different individuals who are founders, developers, program managers, and angels.

The KwaraBuild Tech Conference — 2022 edition is sponsored by Prembly (IdentityPass) and Sudo Africa. In a strategic move, KwaraBuild will provide Sudo Africa API platform integration to its developer community.

Commenting on the partnership, the COO of Sudo Africa, Kabir Shittu said;

As we intend to implement simplicity and make life more uncomplicted for the whole Africa businesses and individual. Our objectives are currently divided into two; growing the brand equity and growing in terms of revenue and customers, partnering with a community like Kwarabuild for a conference events allows us to contribute immensely to the tech ecosystem and communities.

The event will be held on 2–3 December 2022 in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Registration and bookings are available until 25th November 2022 at https://kwarabuild.com/kbtc22/.

It promises to be fun!

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We are excited to partner with Prembly for the 2022 edition of the KwaraBuild tech conference. Prembly provides software and APIs for security and compliance to businesses and software developers in Africa. Prembly’s major offerings are IdentityPass for KYC and AML compliance infrastructure, identity verification and management, and IdentityRader for fraud detection analytics and risk management.

Founded in June 2020 at the peak of the pandemic, Prembly (IdentityPass) has processed over $50milliion in transactions via USSD and mobile app integrations. Learn more here.

Kwarabuild is hosting the 2022 edition of its annual conference focused on tech professionals and enthusiasts. Usually composed of workshops and panel sessions, the conference projects the expertise and experiences of various individuals and brands in the tech ecosystem. Over the years, KwaraBuild has offered hands-on workshops in cloud computing, and fireside chats with different individuals who are founders, developers, program managers, and angels.

The KwaraBuild Tech Conference — 2022 edition is sponsored by Prembly (IdentityPass). In a strategic move, KwaraBuild will provide IdentityPass API platform integration to its developer community.

Commenting on the partnership, the CEO of Prembly said; Lanre Ogungbe has this to say about the partnership between Kwarabuild & Prembly (IdentityPass)

As we aim to make everyday life easier and secure for African businesses and individuals, partnering with organizations like Kwarabuild for industrial events allows us to contribute to the growth of the tech communities and ecosystem at large.

The event is scheduled to hold from 2nd-3rd December 2022 in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Registration and bookings are available until 25th November 2022 at https://kwarabuild.com/kbtc22/.

It promises to be fun!

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Kwarabuild Education is a platform, under kwarabuild tech community, that aims to take STEM education to classrooms across Nigeria. We are committed to making sure all Nigerian students from primary to tertiary institutions have access to free and quality STEM education via resources and platforms provided by us and our partners across the globe.

Our goal is to prepare learners for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies using technology tools. Also, make academic content accessible to every individual by providing it in a hands-on context that will trigger their mental intelligence.

We focus on providing individuals with training programs and certifications that will help them acquire academic excellence and prepare them for future challenges. We are committed to making sure there is no barrier in having access to sound education and with the current situation of the pandemic affecting the whole world, we aim to make sure Kwara State students never stop learning. We’ve stood to create an opportunity to make the student community upswing supplementary benefit during the lockdown moment.

We hope to develop teenagers and adolescents through the means of exposing them to being resourceful and achieve online proficiency through the listed activities.

1. Internet Safety
2. Basic Programming
3. Art
4. Computer science
5. Graphics Illustration
6. Simple Animation
7. Mathematics Online

We realize many children are getting distracted on a daily basis due to inexhaustible accessibility to data. We understand and value the boredom by scaling up the ability to make use of their moment online for well creative and acute intellectual activities.

Our Method

We have planned a well academic curriculum focusing on the listed subjects above, we aim to provide the quality online infrastructure that allows students and their parents to live stream and receive world-class lessons from our instructors at kwarabuild Education. Well straightforward contents and ability to ask questions on the go. We plan to make it fun, engaging and interactive. We believe this is another way to open our students’ eyes to another beautify and educative way of learning in 21 Century.

We believe in continuous learning and continuous support from local communities like Kwarabuild can go a long way, especially in this particular period. We support and evangelise for quality education and that is why we found ourselves here.

The Kwarabuild Virtual Learning is designed for Secondary Schools in response to the Stay at Home directive issued by the Government to schools following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The platform is initiated to provide learning support to students in a fun and engaging way while they are at home.

To enrol your child as a Parent, kindly fill the form by answering the questions below.

https://bit.ly/kwarabuildedu

#KwarabuildEdu #Kwarabuild #COVID19

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Like every event, we planned. Like every planning, we strategized. Like every strategy, we collaborated. Like every collaboration, we connected. Like every connection, we were value-driven. Like every value-driven connection, we were successful. Like every success… WE DID IT!

It all seemed like an arduous task that couldn’t be executed. The good news there however was that, we did it!

The planning of KWARBUILD TECH CONFERENCE(Kbtc) 2019 actually started the next 24 hours after KWARABUILD TECH CONFERENCEE 2018. This happened because we were driven with the passion to make our ‘after’ become better than our ‘before’.

Kbtc ’18 left us with indelible lessons to learn. Via the feedbacks we received and that which we gave ourselves, we discovered some loopholes which if such should repeat itself again, the brand –KwaraBuild might become a thing of the past. We ensured we learnt from the past and not just neglect it.

When we received the news this year from one of the attendees based in Kwara State that, “this was the best tech conference she had ever attended…” we smiled. We however went over the moon when another shocking feedback from a Lagos based tech enthusiast screamed over the phone as to how such massive success was recorded in a state like ‘Kwara’ and a city like ‘Ilorin’. One could notice his disbelief from the manners with which he stressed and reverberated the sentence –In Ilorin like a 4-year old wanting to memorize ABC in the shortest time possible because he was promised Chocolate.

During the Kbtc ’18, we were very happy on the D-day that the event would be extremely good. We were confident to host the largest tech conference in the North Central. We received the shock of our lives when we were told on the D-day after we were done doing the rigorous cleaning and arrangement that the place would not be given to us anymore. We felt it was like a joke until we discovered that it was actually real; it wasn’t a joke. We had to get another venue under duress that same moment and had to mobilize over 1000 participants there. Yes, you could call that an achievement but who would think we could pull that off at such an hour with the Devil whose only one bullet could kill and we’ve used it to kill just his cohorts. Thank God that we still had our bare hands to strangle him to death.

To ensure this doesn’t happened this year, we made our findings well and were fully sure that that venue was available for use by US on THE SAID DATE before we added it on the flyer.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Another thing was the issue of proper planning to matters arising. Because Kbtc ’18 was our first, we went with the approach of tackling a problem as it comes. We cared less if it was urgent or important, as long as it was a problem, we tackled it. This costs us loss of time, energy, resources, and money.

Kbtc ’19 however came with different tactics. No matter the gravity of the matters arising, we follow the already laid plans. This way, we saved ourselves more money, energy, resources and loads of time. At the end, we discovered that some of these matters we thought were intense, were actually mirage.

Kbtc ’19 was successful because of the following highlighted points:

SPIRITUALITY: Life itself is spiritual. We would be telling a white lie if we should neglect the place of spirituality and not itemize it as the first in our success at Kbtc ’19. Everyone, comprising different religion all had roles to make use of their spirituality to ensure everything went well. All thanks to GOD. He was fully involved!

THE RIGHT TEAM: One of the greatest tools we had at our deployment was having the right team. We were blessed with the right people. We weren’t just group of guys, we were groups of talented, creative, energetic, connected and enthusiastic professionals. Everyone of us is a don in his industry. We ensured we assign roles to everyone according to their capacity. We ensured feedback was given as and when due. Follow ups were made paramount. There’s always something to motivate. We made that available. We weren’t just men alone. We comprise both men and sophisticated, valuable and intellectual women. Having the right team was one of the crucial part of our success.

COMMUNICATION: We ensured that communication was carefully noted, examined and acted upon on roles assigned, updates, information, suggestions and what have you. We created a platform where location would not be our barrier.

STRATEGY: This was the core of everything we did. This was the beginning, middle and end of everything. Here, we made the comparison with every tech conferences that we have attended personally or in groups. We made use of those who would work in our territory and innovated others. We strategized to stop PURSUING; we simply began to ATTRACT. We received a lot of support via our model of ATTRACTING and not PURSUING.

PARTNERSHIPS: This was also one of the zenith of our success at the event. We had partnerships and collaborations with Kwara State Internal Revenue Service, VMware, Virtualize Africa, Plat Technologies, VNsync, and a host of others. We couldn’t have done it alone. All thanks to our partners.

LEVERAGE: We aren’t just tech guys. We practiced what we preached. First, we leveraged on the power of the social media; twitter majorly. On the day of the event, we RANKED 5 on the TRENDING SECTION on Twitter. We moved the world from Ilorin city. We also leveraged on Other People’s Influence (OPI). Everyone that was aware of the conference received the reason to also share on their platform riding on their influence.

These were the top and major process that resulted in our getting results at this year’s conference.

It was challenging, tasking, learning, fun, educative, rewarding, and successful.

We’d like to end with the words we began with:

Like every event, we planned. Like every planning, we strategized. Like every strategy, we collaborated. Like every collaboration, we connected. Like every connection, we were value-driven. Like every value-driven connection, we were successful. Like every success… WE DID IT!

See you at KWARABUILD TECH CONFERENCE 2020!

Pics
Pictures from the event have been uploaded to kwarabuild, view the full album on Google Photos.

A dream achieved by all is a worthy contribution of everyone, we appreciate every hands that has contributed to the success of this event, our amazing team, volunteers, mentors, speakers and philanthropists. We say a big THANK YOU!

Host

Kwarabuild Community

Event Partners:

Media: Lascot Studio

Media: Dasilva Concept

Support Partners:

• Virtualize Africa (General Sponsor)
• VN Sync
• Plat Technologies
• KW-IRS
• Mustapha Akanbi Foundation

For more interesting posts, join our online community on the following platforms:

· Twitter: @kwarabuild

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwarabuild/

· Medium: https://medium.com/kwara-build
. Website: https://kwarabuild.com

Written by Akolade Oluwatoba
Content Developer, KwardBuild

KWARABUILD TECH CONFERENCE 2019; LESSONS, STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND AND THE WAY FORWARD was originally published in kwarabuild on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

No doubt, building solutions that impact millions and billions of people require effort and dogged determination.

Apparently, the tech community at Kwara State is one of the most promising in Africa. Courtesy of Kwarabuild and other groups, the community has witnessed immense growth over the past 1 year.

However, we have to move to the next stage towards ensuring technological and economic growth in our society. Therefore, over the next few years, we shall be focusing our energy at helping startups develop and scale in Kwara.

This is a giant leap for us. We understand that this will be hard. It will be a difficult journey. But we are convinced it’s a worthwhile venture. Wish us the best.

It was in 2018 when we started Kwarabuild, preparing to host the maiden version of our conference, that the word Builder was used to refer to everyone who saw the vision of building a dynamic tech community in Kwara State.

This time, the word Builder shall stand for everybody who believes in a prosperous Kwara that leads in the global community of industrial, technological and economic ecosystems.

Well, if the journey of a thousand miles starts with a step, on the 8th of November, 2019, we shall take a step. All builders in Kwara will be converging for #StartupBuild at MalHub, House 6, Agba Dam road, GRA, Ilorin as we lay the foundation for the future we want to build. We shall discuss and mix ideas. We would also learn some of the necessary things needed for building startups and succeeding in the fast paced competitive world.

Join us as we make history!

#StartupBuild: A meeting of doers and thinkers who are hungry for development and growth. It features startup education, business linkups, and knowledge sharing.

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· Twitter: @kwarabuild

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwarabuild/

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Kwarabuild To Launch New Program Startup Build was originally published in kwarabuild on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Kwarabuild is a team of tech enthusiasts and professionals building the largest Tech ecosystem in North Central Nigeria.

Having gathered the largest crowd in their first ever tech Conference with little resources and a huge last minute challenge, the expectation of all and sundry has been raised as to what the second edition of the Kwarabuild Tech Conference would look like, if there’ll be any.

However, the second edition of the Kwarabuild Tech Conference was a huge success as lots of improvements were made especially with the logistics and planning.

Over 1,300 participants registered for in the event from across the country as 16 speakers were lined up to speak at the event which was tagged ‘The Future of a Smart City.’

In the end, over 800 people attended the event with over 50 volunteers and organizers on ground to make the event seamless and remarkable.

The welcome address was made by the team lead, Kamaldeen Yusuf and the ice break by the Codeghost Ibrahim Zulkifli got the audience started after the electric MC had raised their curiosity for the event.

The first speaker Deji Komolafe @dejify who represented our gold sponsor at the event spoke in-depth on the opportunities for the youths in the Virtualize Africa program which is a VMWare initiative to raise intelligent Africans to fill vacant positions in the ongoing 4th IT based revolution.

Dr Mrs Yemisi Adeyeye who’s the MD and founder of Lifefount Hospital spoke about Technology in the health sector and emphasized that while technology is an enabler, it has it’s side effects. She also prescribed remedies for lowering the dangerous side effects of technology.

The Kwarabuild women in tech meetup came up to enlighten the ladies that several opportunities exist for ladies in the tech world and should not assume that Tech is meant for men alone. Various programs were thereafter introduced to them.

The first panel session was anchored by Abiodun Okunade @fiiwasewa and featured panelists from across the country. The focus of the panel session was how to use technology to solve local problems. While the panelists did justice to the subject matter, the highlight of the session was the unveiling of the ‘Octobot159’ which was an educational robot designed and developed by one of the panelists to solve the many challenges facing our education sector.

The event also featured sessions sponsored by the revolutionary smart city ride company, ‘Opay’, then and questions and answer session.

The second panel session featured the MD of Amugold Group of Companies and the founder of Tamirah. They discussed the future of work and they made it clear that even though robots are predicted to take over, there are still jobs that only humans can handle and skills set will play a large role in employment in the nearest future.

The conference ended with Tosin Ogunyebi the founder of Throne of Gamers coming to do an exhibition and small talk about AR/VR and how it can affect our future.

The attendees were treated to a nice show of what the future will look like and how they can prepare and align to the waves and currents of opportunities coming in the nearest future.

There were other side attractions like the red carpet, food vendors and giveaway by the Opay representatives present at the event.

The event ended but the organizers were not done yet so they met at the prestigious Noktel Hotel and Resorts to have a nice evening after party as well celebrate Zulkifli whose birthday was on the day of the event.

It was a time to relax, rejoice, review and reshoot in order to win always!

Don’t worry, if you missed this year’s conference, another is just on its way but the issue is that, it may be the one that’ll hold in Silicon valley so get your passports and Visa ready cause we’re going international!

Pics
Pictures from the event have been uploaded to kwarabuild, view the full album on Google Photos.

A dream achieved by all is a worthy contribution of everyone, we appreciate every hands that has contributed to the success of this event, our amazing team, volunteers, mentors, speakers and philanthropists. We say a big THANK YOU!

Host

Kwarabuild Community

Event Partners:

Media: Lascot Studio

Media: Dasilva Concept

Support Partners:

• Virtualize Africa (General Sponsor)
• VN Sync
• Plat Technologies
• KW-IRS
• Mustapha Akanbi Foundation

For more interesting posts, join our online community on the following platforms:

· Twitter: @kwarabuild

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwarabuild/

· Medium: https://medium.com/kwara-build
. Website: https://kwarabuild.com

Special thanks to Olujimi Victor for anchoring KBTC19 and writing the official report.

Kwarabuild Tech Conference 2019: A Huge Success was originally published in kwarabuild on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.