The practical AI conference for
engineers, founders & students.
AI in Action Now Lagos 2026 is a non-profit, impact-led conference focused on real-world AI – from LLMs, Agentic AI and RAG to production-ready systems. Taking place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, it blends technical depth with community collaboration for Africa’s next generation of AI builders.
AI in Action is about doing, not just talking.
There are many AI events – but very few that focus on how to actually build, deploy and scale AI systems in real organisations, with real constraints and real users.
AI in Action 2026 is designed as a give-back initiative, prioritising learning, access and collaboration over profit. Our mission is simple: empower the next wave of African AI builders with practical skills, honest stories, and real connections.
Who is this for?
- Engineers & Data Scientists building models, RAG, agents and MLOps pipelines.
- Founders & Product Leaders building AI products and platforms for African markets.
- Students & Early-career Talent looking for direction, mentorship and opportunity.
- Business & Policy Leaders who need a realistic understanding of what AI can (and cannot) do.
What you’ll walk away with.
Our commitment: you should leave AI in Action with clarity, connections and concrete next steps – not just selfies and buzzwords.
Real-world case studies
How teams in Nigeria and beyond are shipping AI products – from prototype to production. What worked, what failed, and what they’d do differently.
Hands-on technical sessions
Sessions focused on RAG, LLM engineering, agents, evaluation, MLOps and more – with code, architecture diagrams and patterns you can actually reuse.
Networking that matters
Connect with founders, engineers, students, investors and ecosystem leaders who are serious about building. Not just exchanging business cards.
Student & talent pipeline
Dedicated opportunities for students to meet hiring managers and founders, get feedback on their journey, and discover practical paths into AI careers.
Local brilliance, global perspective.
AI in Action curates voices from engineering, product, research, policy and venture – with a bias toward people who actually ship things.
A one-day deep dive into applied AI.
A sample agenda – subject to final speaker confirmations and venue timings.
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Ticket Pricing
AI in Action is non-profit. Ticket fees simply help us cover the venue, logistics and student scholarships.
Have a community, university cohort or company group of 10+ people? Group discounts and partnership slots are available – reach out via email at ai@optisourcetech.com.
Bank Transfer Payment Option
For those who wish to pay via bank transfer, please use the details below. Your seat will be confirmed once payment proof is uploaded or emailed.
- Bank Name: Zenith Bank
- Account Name: Optisource Technologies Ltd
- Account Number: 1229036320
- Reference: AI-ACTION-2026 · Your Name/Code
After payment, please upload your proof on the registration page or email a copy to ai@optisourcetech.com.
Hosted in Lagos, partnered with the ecosystem.
Final venue details will be confirmed after partner alignment – expect a central, accessible space in Lagos suitable for 250+ attendees.
Lagos Oriental Hotel
3 Lekki Road, before Lekki Toll Gate,
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Date & Time
Thursday, January 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (WAT)
The Lagos Oriental Hotel offers a central, accessible venue with full AV support, breakout spaces and networking areas – ideal for connecting engineers, founders, policymakers and students driving Africa’s AI future.
We welcome sponsor and community partners who share our vision of a strong, practical AI ecosystem in Africa.
Interested in sponsoring, hosting a lab, or supporting student access? Use the buttons belowand select “Sponsorship / Partnership Enquiry” as your enquiry type.
Answers to common questions.
Have a question, idea or partnership in mind?
Email us directly at ai@optisourcetech.com. We especially welcome student leaders, community organisers, universities and ecosystem partners who want to collaborate.
We do our best to respond within a few working days, especially for sponsorship, speaker and student access enquiries.