Techeconomy has announced the April 2026 edition of its flagship Techeconomy Business Series (TBS), themed “Protecting Innovation in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem.”
The event forms part of activities marking World Intellectual Property Day 2026 and will bring together leading experts across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software testing, DevOps, startup growth, software design, venture building, and finance to discuss how Africa can secure, scale, and sustain innovation.
As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to attract global attention, founders and innovators face growing risks including intellectual property theft, cyberattacks, weak product quality systems, poor governance structures, and limited access to growth capital.
This month’s edition of the Business Series will provide practical insights into how startups can build resilient businesses while safeguarding their ideas, systems, and long-term value.
Distinguished Panelists
The April edition of TBS will feature an accomplished lineup of industry leaders:
- Kayode Akintunde (Kayuze) – AI Solutions Architect & Implementation Specialist
- Philip Aiwekhoe – Cybersecurity & AI Expert, Founder Charistech Consulting
- Jitendra Bulani – Chief Marketing Officer, Infopercept
- Jesse Amamgbu – DevOps & Data Science Specialist
- Moses Amama – Senior Product Designer, thoughtbot | Founder, Startup Lab & Futurefeat
- Sunny Ogbari – Software Tester & Quality Assurance Advocate
- Kikelomo Owoyale – CEO & Founder, KTO Consulting | Founder, SheFoundry Ltd
Speaking ahead of the webinar, Joan Aimuengheuwa, managing editor at Techeconomy, said the April Business Series is designed to move beyond theory and provide founders, investors, policymakers, and professionals with practical strategies to secure innovation and unlock growth opportunities across Africa.
“As the continent’s digital economy expands, protecting ideas, platforms, data, and talent will be central to sustainable prosperity”, she said.
Event Details
- Theme: Protecting Innovation in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Format: Virtual Panel Session (Zoom)
Participation:
Participation is free, but you should pre-register here.
