If you’re building in Africa, Founders Corner is where you need to be. Pure value.
Finally, a conference built for builders, not just spectators. #BuildersCircle
We are building a stage where Africa’s early-stage founders are seen, heard, and funded.
Africa’s premier gathering for builders shaping the ecosystem. More than attendees, developers here are pioneers, launching startups, advancing open-source, pushing AI forward, and redefining design and innovation. We unite founders, engineers, and tech leaders from across the continent to connect, build, and accelerate the next wave of African technology.
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We amplify the voices of tech innovators shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem through powerful storytelling.
Builders Summit is an intimate quarterly gathering that brings together developers, designers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts in the lead-up to GEEKUP Developer Conference.
Join our weekly live conversation on X, ask questions, interact with brilliant founders shaping the ecosystem.
GEEKUP CON' 26 represents a unique opportunity for brands to engage with Africa’s most vibrant tech community. Exhibiting isn’t just visibility, it’s strategic impact. Through The Geek Circle’s digital networks and media platforms including Founders Corner LIVE X Space, Tech Insights and THE 40DEVS magazine, your brand message continues to resonate well beyond the live conference.
Building intelligent systems and powering collaborative innovation.
Celebrating the stories, impact, and creativity of Africa’s most inspiring tech talents. Each edition features in-depth profiles, interviews, and insights from developers, designers, founders, and innovators driving change across the African tech ecosystem.
Idris Olubisi’s journey from coding on a phone to building developer communities
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Our Three-Step Process ensures every project is strategic, creative, and results driven — from planning to execution and ongoing optimization.
[ 1st ] Week
We learn about your brand, goals, and audience.
[ 2st ] Week
We learn about your brand, goals, and audience.
[ 3st ] Week
We learn about your brand, goals, and audience.
CVO, Xcentrique Media
Founder, PAAQ
Founder, Tranqbay
Founder, Web3Afrika
Founder, Ninthgrid
Xcentrique Media is a strategy-driven media and marketing company that helps startups, entrepreneurs, and growing brands build influence, visibility, and scalable growth.
PAAQ is a knowledge-sharing platform that allows users to book paid 1-on-1 video consultations with experts across different industries for personalized advice and insights.
TranqBay is a digital mental-health platform connecting people with licensed therapists through secure online sessions, making professional mental health support more accessible worldwide.
Web3Afrika is a community-driven initiative empowering African innovators through education, events, and opportunities in blockchain, Web3, and decentralized technologies.
Ninthgrid is a creative platform providing high-quality Afrocentric stock images and visual assets that help brands and creators tell more diverse and authentic stories.
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Join 5,000+ developers, innovators, and creators for Africa’s most vibrant tech gathering. Step into the circle where Africa’s brightest minds come to learn, build, and celebrate.
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Get the latest news, speakers, and ticket updates from THE40DEVS and Geekup Conference.
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Nigeria | South Africa
Mon - Fri 8 AM - 6 PM