Speakers

We're excited to announce our lineup of speakers for Techstars Startup Week Abuja 2026. These thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators will share their insights and experiences to inspire and guide our community.

Featured Speakers

Hauwa ABUBAKAR (Speaker)

Hauwa Abubakar is a youth leader, AI engineer, and Founder of PlanetCred, a climate-tech initiative advancing sustainability and youth participation in Nigeria. A public speaker with over 60,000 followers, she advocates for climate justice. She has hosted the UNICEF Nigeria #YesGirl podcast, spoken at the United Nations 80th Anniversary, represented Nigeria at WYFFEST (Russia), and collaborated with institutions including the NCC and European Union Diplomacy Week.

Nasir Muhammad Auwal (Speaker)

Nasir Muhammad Auwal (Tech Guy) is an AI strategist, technology consultant, and educator driving digital transformation across Africa. He is the CEO of Drone Forge Africa, a Galaxy Backbone sales partner, and City Lead for Founders Friday Kano, where he supports startups and innovation communities. Trained in product design at Lagos Business School, he helps creatives and businesses leverage AI for automation, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Jeff NELLY (Speaker)

Jeff Nelly is a finance expert in tax investigation and revenue generation, an e-commerce entrepreneur, product designer, and founder of VaultSplit, a revenue control platform that automates financial discipline for e-commerce businesses. He is an ambassador and mentor for the Dubai Chambers of Digital Economy and an alumnus of INSEAD AI Venture Labs.