On the 20th of July, 2024, we held the first API conference in Nigeria, and it was a remarkable success.
We are grateful to the organizing team, volunteers, speakers, and attendees for making this a reality.
APIConf Lagos is bringing you the FIRST ever API event in Nigeria.
The best part? It's FREE!
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Be the first to know when we open up registrations!
DON'T MISS OUT.
#apiconflagos
#api
Introducing our Gold Sponsor: Postman!
@apiconflagos
proudly welcomes
@getpostman
as our Gold Sponsor for this year's event!
Postman empowers developers to create better APIs—faster, simplifying each step of the API lifecycle. Postman is set to bring incredible value to
We are passionate about elevating API literacy in this part of the world.
One of the key ways is creating a platform and opportunity for everyone to learn from each other.
Listen to some of our organisers discuss API Conference 2024.⬇️
#APIConfLagos24
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome
@toby_solutions
, DevRel Engineer at
@fleek
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Tobiloba is a Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience and currently works as a DevRel Engineer at Fleek.
He has significant experience in the
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome Fawaz Haroun (
@Exalted100
), Software Engineer at
@Paystack
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Fawaz is an experienced software engineer specializing in building and monitoring large-scale financial systems. His expertise spans the
🎤 MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER 🎤
@dftaiwo
, CTO of INITS Limited, will be speaking at API Conf Lagos!
Femi brings extensive experience in technology leadership, having spearheaded numerous innovative projects at INITS. His insights into tech development and strategic growth are
🚀 Announcing the first ever API meetup in Lagos: "APIs in Action: Real-World Case Studies"!
📆 18th, November 2023| 🕒 10am | 📍 The Nest, Yaba
Join us as we explore how real-world APIs are shaping our digital future.🌐✨
🔗 RSVP Now:
#APIConfLagos
Introducing our Platinum Sponsor:
@FincraHQ
!
@apiconflagos
proudly welcomes Fincra as our Platinum Sponsor for this year's event!
Fincra helps drive business success with seamless Payment APIs. Fincra is set to bring incredible value to
#APIConfLagos24
.
Join us in welcoming
Now gracing the stage is the remarkable
@codingHannah
, delivering a talk on delving into the implementation of the MediaWiki REST API.
If you're not in attendance, you're truly missing out on a valuable experience.
#APIConfLagos
#APIsInAction
#API
🚀 Excited for API Conf Lagos 2024 at Zone Tech Park, Gbagada this Saturday!
We want to provide buses from key hotspots in Lagos to make your journey smooth.
📍 Help us pick the best pickup points by filling out this short survey:
Your feedback ensures
🔍 Exploring the differences between
#Webhooks
and
#Polling
in data retrieval and
#system
communication. Which one should you use and when?
A thread 🧵:
(image credit:
@bytebytego
)
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome
@drexjs
, Software Engineer at TWEN, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
David is a skilled Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience, currently contributing his expertise at TWEN.
Don't miss his session! Register now:
Introducing our Bronze Sponsor:
@APItoolkitHQ
!
@apiconflagos
proudly welcomes APItoolkit as our Bronze sponsor for this year's event!
APItoolkit is an end-to-end API and web services management toolkit for engineers and support teams. APItoolkit is going to provide immense
We are excited to share with y'all a panel session we will be having tomorrow on "The Impact of APIs on Digital Transformation."
Featuring a talented host
@oluwabamikemi
and panelists
@EOkaome
,
@tonialaribe
,
@ozordi_ken
, and
@SelloCoker
You don't want to miss this session.
Another fire and insightful session from
@tonialaribe
walking us through some of the potential issues that can disrupt the API value chain and maintain more reliable APIs with an undisrupted value chain.
#APIConfLagos
#APIsInAction
#API
We're excited to welcome Ridwan Kasim,
@oluwalosheyii
, Senior Backend Engineer at
@Seamless_hr
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Ridwan has 7+ years of experience with PHP, Laravel, NodeJs, and various databases like MySQL, Postgres, Firebase, and AWS DynamoDB. He loves football and
Breakout Session: Sapphire Hall
@OlasupoFunke
is currently holding a session titled "From Design to Documentation: Building Interactive OpenAPI Specification"
#APIConfLagos
#APIConfLagos24
During
#APIConfLagos
, one of the workshops that stood out was by
@Emma_Odia
on Building Blockchain Applications using SDKs: A Practical Guide to
@Fuse_network
Blockchain.
If you missed it or want to dive deeper, check out his slides to learn more.
Link🔗
Volunteer for API Conf Lagos 2024!
We need passionate volunteers to help make API Conf Lagos 2024 a success.
Gain experience, meet industry experts, and be part of an exciting event.
Fill out the form below to join us!👇
🔗
#APIConfLagos2024
How do you producticise or monetize API?
@Real_Ija
is on stage, discussing the strategy of Discovering and Distributing APIs as a Unit of Value for Startups.
#APIConfLagos
#APIsInAction
#API
We are excited to announce a special session on Scalable API Testing for Optimal Performance this Saturday with
@OmoladeEkpeni
!
📅 Date: 29th June 2024
⏰ Time: 6 pm
Set a reminder here:
Whether you're a developer, tester, or tech enthusiast, this is
1 Day to Go!
Only 1 day left until
#APIConfLagos
! We are so excited. Get ready for a day of learning, networking, and innovation.
📍 Venue: Zone Tech Park, Gbagada Expressway
📅 Date: 20th July 2024
🕗 Time: 8 AM WAT
Register now:
A short story 🧵
Over sixty incredible folks attended our first API meetup last year.
Everyone wanted more because of the amazing impact that was made.🥳
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📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome
@Real_Ija
, Product Manager at
@Norebase
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
David Ijaola is an experienced product manager with a diverse background in health tech, edtech, SaaS, industrial IoT, and data analytics.
He has a proven
🎤 MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER 🎤
@Gbahdeyboh
, a Developer Advocate at
@getpostman
, will be speaking at API Conf Lagos!
Gbadebo Bello is a Developer Educator, Community Manager, and Software Engineer. Passionate about learning, sharing knowledge, and building developer
📢 Meet the Panelists!
We're excited to announce the panel session for API Conference Lagos 2024!
Panel Topic: Navigating the Complexities of Regulatory Frameworks with APIs to Ensure Compliance and Protect Consumer Data
Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion with
APIs have become increasingly popular and have grown to become a universal language in every field of computing.
With the increase in demand and use of API, there is need for a network of API enthusiasts, API solution providers, and API consumers.
We're delighted to welcome
@Motushbae
, Software Engineer at
@brassHQ
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Motunrayo is passionate about building efficient and scalable software systems and stays current with the latest tech trends.
Don't miss the chance to learn from her expertise.
The Evolution of APIs: From Inception to Innovation
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), have been the cornerstone of technology innovation. Whether you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or someone just beginning their journey into the digital world, understanding APIs
🎤 MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER 🎤
@iambolajiayo
, Head of Content and Developer Relations at
@APItoolkitHQ
, will be speaking at API Conf Lagos!
Bolaji is a Software Engineer, Content Creator, Teacher, and Developer Advocate. He’s passionate about learning, sharing knowledge,
📣 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Our conference date has been moved from J̵u̵l̵y̵ ̵1̵3̵t̵h̵ to 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡! This change is all about ensuring we deliver the BEST experience for our attendees.
We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to see you on the new date!
#apiconflagos
📣API Conference Lagos 2024 registration is now open. 🥳
We're offering you something more than just a meet up.
Attend this event to learn all about the changing world of APIs with peers and industry leaders.
Register for API Conf 2024 now!
Link ➡️
Great news everyone🎊
We're teaming up with
@FincraHQ
to host a
#XSpace
on integrating Fintech SDKs, using Fincra as a case study.
@xandychris
will be sharing valuable insights into seamless integration and maximizing fintech capabilities.
Join us this Saturday for yet
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome
@corneliusyaovi
, Engineering Manager, Developer Experience
@theflutterwave
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Cornelius leads Developer Experience at Flutterwave, creating tools for developers to build seamless payment solutions
It's tomorrow!! 🎉
We can't wait to see and engage in beautiful conversations with all of you!
We're going to have so much fun learning from the years of experience of our speakers. Don't miss it!!
#APIConfLagos
#APIsInAction
#API
#XSpaces
are back!
Saturday 11th May 2024
@MajorE_1
a seasoned flutter engineer will be speaking to us on best practices for integrating APIs with mobile applications. Don’t miss it.
📢 Call for Speakers - API Conference Lagos 2024
The Call for Speakers for the API Conference Lagos 2024 is now OPEN!
Submit your individual presentations here:
Don't miss this opportunity to share with the largest tech community in Africa, Lagos!
🎤MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER🎤
@cyberomin
will be speaking at API Conf Lagos!
Celestine Omin is the CEO & CTO at Klump, a Nigerian Buy Now, Pay Later tech company. Formerly, he founded Alta Labs & was an Engineering Manager at Paystack.
Don't miss out! Register now:
Are you passionate about APIs and want to share your knowledge with a vibrant community?
We're excited to announce the call for speakers for
#XSpaces
If you have compelling use cases/topics to share, we want to hear from you.
Fill out the form to apply:
Testing APIs effectively is as important as building your APIs.
Join us tomorrow for an insightful session with
@chidi_godwn
where he will be walking us through some best practices for testing your APIs effectively.
Set a reminder 👉:
📢Speaker Announcement!
We're delighted to welcome
@UcheAzubuko
, Lead Frontend Engineer from
@oneliquidityhq
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Uchechukwu Azubuko is a tech expert driving innovation and positive change.
At OneLiquidity, he crafts impactful fintech and blockchain
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome
@OlasupoFunke
to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Funke is a seasoned technical writer known for producing clear, user-focused documentation. With a background in secure communication, developer products, and fintech, she excels at
Exciting announcement! 🎉
We are excited to introduce
@techmoonshot_
as the official media partner for API Conf Lagos!
Techmoonshot is well-known for telling African tech stories and showcasing tech innovations from Africa to the world. Their experience and reach will help us
3 Days to Go!
📢 Only 3 days left until
#APIConfLagos
! Get ready to explore the world of APIs with industry experts and innovators. Don't miss out!
📍 Venue: Zone Tech Park, Gbagada Expressway
📅 Date: 20th July 2024
🕗 Time: 8 AM WAT
Register now:
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome Adeyeye Adedoyinsolami,
@Princess__Anu__
, Product Manager at
@ReventTech
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Adedoyinsolami has nearly 4 years of experience in web development, product management, and project management. She helped
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome Emmanuel Odianosen,
@Emma_Odia
, Developer Support Engineer at
@Fuse_network
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Emmanuel is a Developer Support Engineer, community organizer, and technical writer. He is
@GraphQL
is a powerful query language developed by Facebook in 2012. Unlike traditional APIs, it provides a more efficient, flexible, and robust alternative to REST APIs. Let’s take a look at how GraphQL differs from REST.
#GraphQL
#REST
#APIConfLagos
🧵
📣 Get ready! The Call for Speakers for the API Conference Lagos 2024 is approaching.
Stay tuned for updates and get prepared to share your expertise on the stage!
#APIConferenceLagos
#CallforSpeakers
🎤 MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
@brainiacten
, CTO of
@FincraHQ
, will be speaking at API Conf Lagos!
With 12+ years in tech, Teniola excels in developing and managing enterprise applications across industries like healthcare, finance, and fintech.
His innovative solutions drive
Join us this Saturday for a deep dive into mastering API documentation!
Learn the best practices for writing clear, concise, and developer-friendly API docs with
@Anita_ihuman
Don't miss out!
📢 Speaker Announcement!
We're excited to welcome Bolaji Olajide,
@Bolaji___
, Software Engineer at
@sourcegraph
, to the
#APIConfLagos
stage!
Bolaji is a full-stack software engineer with over 6 years of experience, contributing to tech advancements in sectors like EdTech and
It's today!
We've never been more excited! We can't wait to see you all at the event!
If you're here, please feel free to tweet about the event using our hashtags
#APIConfLagos
#APIsInAction
#API
We're looking forward to meeting you all today!
Coming up this Saturday is another exciting
#XSpace
with
@pentester__
🎉
This weekend we will be discussing “Building with Next API”.
Set a reminder here➡️:
See you tomorrow for yet another insightful conversation!
#APIConfLagos
#API
Introducing our Bronze Sponsor: Globarman!
@apiconflagos
proudly welcomes
@globarmanhq
as our Bronze Sponsor for this year's event!
Globarman is the trusted partner for ambitious tech talents looking to relocate abroad. Globarman is set to bring incredible value to
Countdown to the first ever API Meetup in Lagos.
Happening this Saturday at The Nest Innovation Hub, in Yaba (
@nesthubng
). We have an amazing line up of speakers. You don't want to miss it.
RSVP if you haven't already -
#API
#APIsInAction
#APIConfLagos
The
@apiconflagos
team is organizing the first API conference in Nigeria!
If you're a Software Developer at any level, here's a good opportunity to learn from industry experts speaking about specific API topics and sharing their process from development to production! Also a
2 Days to Go!🥳
Just 2 days until
#APIConfLagos
! Prepare for insightful sessions, networking, and learning from the best in the API space.
📍 Venue: Zone Tech Park, Gbagada Expressway
📅 Date: 20th July 2024
🕗 Time: 8 AM WAT
Register now:
Learn more about our sponsors
@FincraHQ
! Discover how they are transforming Fintech integration.
Fincra empowers businesses to collect and send payments across multiple currencies worldwide easily, with their APIs and developer-friendly SDKs.
Their SDKs simplify integration,
Do you have any plans for July 20th?
If not, we invite you to join us for a fun and engaging conference in Lagos! 🥳
Register to attend
#APIConfLagos24
:
We want to reach out to as many individuals who love, build and use APIs.
Share this conference's registration link to your communities, colleagues, and anyone else you think should attend the conference.
Link:
Help us achieve this goal. 🚀
Discover how WhatsApp leveraged APIs to enhance their global messaging platform.
This case study by Postman showcases innovative strategies and real-world solutions for scaling communication.
Read more here:
#APIConf
#WhatsAppAPI
#Postman
APIconf
#XSpaces
are back, this weekend
@PaschalDev
will be speaking to us on API security: Strategies for protecting sensitive data. Set your calendar, you won’t want to miss this one.
Date: 18th May 2024
Time: 6 PM.
See you there!