We are pleased to inform the University community that Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) will host the Interswitch Pan-African Discovery Series from 26 to 28 November 2026.

About the Programme

The Interswitch Pan-African Discovery Series is a three-day, technology-focused bootcamp designed to promote digital entrepreneurship among university students. Through collaborative problem-solving, practical workshops and a pitch competition, the programme aims to inspire innovation and prepare students for the future of work and entrepreneurship in Africa.

Programme Highlights

·       Workshops: Two days of intensive sessions covering Design Thinking, Product Integration and hackathon activities.

·       Pitch Day: Participating teams will present innovative solutions for a chance to win prizes.

·       Incubation Support: The top three teams will receive mentorship and guidance to develop minimum viable products (MVPs) over 8–12 weeks.

Who Can Participate?

The programme is open to 200–500 level undergraduate students, as well as Master’s and PhD students in the following fields:

·       Computer Science

·       Computer Engineering

·       Cybersecurity

·       Electrical and Electronics Engineering

·       Entrepreneurship

·       Information Systems

·       Health Information Management

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 26th - Saturday, November 28th, 2026.

Venue: The venue will be communicated to registered participants and the University community in due course.

Registration fee: Free of charge

Registration

Eligible students are encouraged to register using the link below:

Register for the Interswitch Pan-African Discovery Series

Please note that the number of available places is limited. Registration will close once the target number of participants has been reached. Interested students are therefore advised to register early.

We encourage eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to build practical technology skills, collaborate with fellow innovators and develop solutions to real-world challenges.