An Immersive Experience at the Techpoint Tech Expo: Innovation, Insight, and Inspiration at Landmark Centre

The Techpoint Tech Expo held recently at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, was nothing short of electrifying. From the bustling exhibition halls to riveting masterclasses and booths upon booths of several creative and innovative startup showcases, the expo brought together Africa’s brightest minds in technology, business, and innovation under one roof.

As an establishment deeply interested in opportunities and the promising future of the evolving tech space, this event was a goldmine of exposure and networking opportunities. We got to meet and thoroughly interact with several mind blowing creatives both already established and those just venturing into the tech ecosystem.

The Atmosphere: Tech Meets Energy

The Landmark Centre was alive with activity. From the entrance, the energy was contagious—tech enthusiasts, founders, investors, developers, and students all mingled, eager to learn and connect. There were interactive booths, live demos, and immersive tech displays that showcased everything from AI applications to ﬁntech, agritech, healthtech, and green solutions.

The diversity of startups present was impressive, ranging from early-stage ideas to well-funded scaleups. Each founder I spoke with had a unique story—some were solving hyper-local problems, while others had global visions rooted in African realities.

Startup Showcase: Bold Ideas, Real Problems

One of the highlights was the startup exhibition zone. I interacted with over a dozen innovative ventures, each tackling challenges in creative ways. Some notable startups included:

An energy Tech start up Providing sustainable energy accessible for everybody.
A healthtech company, creating a uniﬁed and efﬁcient healthcare system for everyone even from the comfort of their homes with access to top notch medical practitioners and services whilst using AI for faster, more accurate medical diagnostics in remote communities.
An edtech startup developing immersive learning experiences using
An identity veriffication and anti-fraud compliance Providing business essentially with thorough identiﬁcation and security.

Each booth felt like a portal into the future and a slice of African innovation. Founders were eager and very much enthusiastic to explain their missions, challenges, and the impact they hope to make.

Conversations that Sparked Insight

I had the pleasure of engaging with several tech-inclined individuals—software engineers, UI/UX designers, tech founders, investors, and aspiring developers both home and those that came from abroad. The conversations ranged from the rise of AI in Africa, Problem solving Softwares, Healthtech, Edtech, Power Improvement, Synergy between real estate and Technology, Fintech and remote work culture to funding challenges and the resilience of Nigerian youth in the face of infrastructural limitations.

A particularly insightful moment was a discussion about the inclusivity gap in tech and how The HealthSector can beneﬁt form the Ecosystem, It was refreshing to hear actionable solutions being proposed, From the hunger to solve problems to mentorship programs carry you through it.

The Masterclass: Learning from the Best

I also attended a masterclass session focused on “Building Scalable Tech Products in Emerging Markets.” Phenomenal ADEWALE YUSUF, The Founder of ALTSCHOOL AFRICA and Co-Founder TECHPOINT AFRICA, The Mastermind Behind THE LAGOS STARTUP EXPO, a seasoned Creator and Forerunner of one of most established startups in Africa, broke down real-world strategies for scaling in tough environments, what a real startup should look like from start to ﬁnish.

Start lean and scrappy- He Emphasized the importance of being scrappy at the onset and how it allows for raw ideas into polished
Be surrounded with people if likeminds, Set strcuture
People are the most important things in
Vision- Have a clear

The Conference Sessions: “It is possible to do Great things from Small Places” -Tunde Onakoya

The conference hall featured panel sessions with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian and African tech ecosystem, Including, The Co-Founder of Techpoint Africa, The mastermind behind LAGOS STARTUP EXPO, Topics ranged from “AI and the Future of Jobs” to “Bridging the Startup Funding Gap.”

Tunde Onakoya, The Guiness Book of Record Holder for Longest Marathon undefeated chess game. Even though he comically called himself a “FRAUD” because he wasn’t Exactly a “Tech Bro”, But as the founder and convener of CHESS IN SLUMS,and one whos managed to scale all the way to worldwide recognition, he thoroughly spoke about the journey of actualizaingbig dreams from what might seem like small places, He brought deep insight, and there was a healthy dose of optimism about the potential of local talent and ideas.

The session that stood out for me was “How to win MInds, Money and Markets with storytelling”, where he discussed ways to better capture and piques people or rather potential investors interest in supportingor investing in your startuo while ensuring ethical compliance. It was a rare moment of candor and collaboration between the Mind a Dream.

Final Thoughts: The Future is Bright—and African

Attending the Techpoint Tech Expo was more than just an event—it was a powerful reminder that Africa’s future is being built now, by bold thinkers, passionate builders, and resilient dreamers. Whether you’re a techie, an investor, or simply curious about innovation on the continent, this expo proved that Nigeria is not just catching up—it’s leading in its own way.

We left the Landmark Centre inspired, informed, and energized to contribute even more to the tech ecosystem. With platforms like Techpoint creating these spaces, the possibilities are endless.

Did you attend the Lagos Startup Expo or Have you ever attended a tech expo like this? What are your thoughts on the future of African innovation? Let’s talk in the comments!