VIRTUAL
FEB 11-13, 2026 | 5:30 PM WAT
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What is sTaRt?
sTaRt - is an Annual Conference designed to give ambitious tech professionals the strategic edge needed to thrive in the year ahead. We host this gathering to bring together partners, industry leaders, and a dynamic professional community to ensure every attendee leaves with career clarity and enters the new year with purpose, direction, and momentum.
The Challenge: The AI Relevance Gap
The global tech landscape is being fundamentally reshaped by AI and Cloud technologies. For professionals in Africa, this presents both an immense opportunity and the urgent challenge of maintaining relevance. sTaRt 2026 is built around this central theme: How do we maintain professional relevance and secure opportunities in an economy powered by AI?
Join us to move beyond fear and guesswork. Learn how to leverage AI as a productivity multiplier, identify the next in-demand skills, and plot a career path that is resilient, valuable, and strategically aligned with where the industry is going.
What better time to launch your career into the
future than at the start of the year? Join us on
Saturday, January 31, 2026
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Tech Professionals (All Roles)
Whether you are a Developer, Product Manager, Designer, or Data Analyst etc.., learn specific AI/Cloud strategies to boost efficiency and increase your professional value.
Startup Founders & Mid-Level Career Professionals
Gain clarity on market trends, secure funding insights, and identify new career ascents.
Career-Focused Individuals
Perfect for students and graduates seeking clarity on next steps and in-demand skills.
AltSchool Learners & Alumni
Define your post-program strategy, network with employers, and celebrate community success.
Your
Takeaways
These are what you stand to gain at the sTaRt Conference 2026
Clarity
Tools, insights, and expert strategies to define your goals for 2026. Plot your personal Q1 Growth Blueprint.
Skills
Practical knowledge and workshops on AI Integration, Cloud Mastery, and Future-Proof Technical Skills..
Opportunity
Direct access to recruiters, partners, and employers at our Career Fair. Make connections that define your next role.
Networking
Connect with peers, experts, and recruiters , build relationships that fuel your growth and open new opportunities.
Inspiration
Relatable success stories and advice from AltSchool alumni and industry titans who have successfully pivoted in the AI Era.
AltSchool sTaRt 2026
Career Fair
Join us at sTaRt 2026 to connect with top emerging talent, discover innovators, and showcase your brand to a vibrant tech audience.
Hire job-ready talents
Interview talented candidates trained across multiple tech tracks.
Showcase your company
Display your products, brand, or services to thousands of attendees.
Build Partnerships
Engage with startups, recruiters, and ecosystem partners.
Help Us sTaRt Something Bigger
sTaRt attracts learners, working professionals, hiring managers, startup founders, and tech builders from across Nigeria. As a sponsor, your brand enjoys:
Exposure to thousands of highly motivated attendees
Qualified leads from talent, customers, and partners
Interactive booth opportunities to demo your products
Category exclusivity options for maximum impact
Inclusion in our media campaigns, newsletters, and online promotions
Attendees Testimonials
Voices from the sTaRt 2025
Sachula
@samuelEzeala
First tech event of the year #startbyaltschool was definitely an experience I signed up for
Princess_faidunni
@_Faidunni
Let's start, just start #startbyaltschool #AltSchoolStart #JustStart #startconference2025
Theus Prime
@Prom3th3us9
What a Wonderful Day it was at the sTaRt conference 2025 by altschool. #sTaRt #startbyaltschool #startconference Learnt a whole lot from distinguished men & women in Tech
Makaa
@helian_thu_S
Had an amazing time at the AltSchool Start Conference today #startconference2025 #startbyaltschool @AltSchoolAfrica
