KwaraBuild | #KBTC25

This year, we’re bringing industry leaders and ecosystem builders together at #KBTC25 for a powerful dialogue on “Hubs, Incubators & the Local Advantage.” Be in the room where meaningful dialogue meets real impact. Register Now: kwarabuild.org/kbtc25

Most people see a 200-person tech meetup and think "Success." I see it as a Load Test (even though it’s the most impactful 😎). As the Lead Program Manager for @GDGIlorin, my goal isn't just to fill seats; it's to architect a pipeline where a beginner enters the community and exits as a deployable Engineer. We don't just "talk" tech; we standardize it. Two things that’s been helping me shift the community: 1 -• We’ve transitioned our sessions from theoretical decks to live repository forks (like our recent Cloud Infrastructure lab). If the community isn't shipping code, they aren't growing. 2-• True management is training 10 mentors to reach 1,000 students. Scaling impact requires delegating authority, not just tasks. Community management is the ultimate "Soft Skill" that requires "Hard Technical" logic. Whether it’s coordinating the Build With AI or managing the Africa Defence sessions, the metric is always the same: Did the ecosystem become more resilient? ps: the video attached is a shoutout I got from #BuildWithAIIlorin last year while I joined via a video call. I still love it till date ❤️ 😍 Shoutout to @itzareous, the lead organizer and everyone who played a part in making last years version remarkable. Let’s do it again If you’re in Ilorin, find your way to Silver Gate Hotel on Saturday, but first rsvp here luma.com/cle600s3 #CommunityManagement @googledevs

🎤Speaker Announcement Next up is Ayooluwa Isaiah, GDE and Technical Content Manager. He’ll be leading a hands-on workshop on “Building Browser Extensions with AI.” In this session, you’ll learn how to: - Leverage AI to enhance browser functionality.

AI is no longer just answering questions. It can now use your computer and do the work for you. Open apps. Fill spreadsheets. Run tasks. We are moving from AI assistants → AI operators. Most people will watch. A few will adapt early.

This IWD, we’re bringing together women who are not just in tech but actively shaping it and paying it forward. Moderator: Aminat Fowoke Balogun @bhalow_meenat (KwaraBuild Women in Tech) Panelists: Adeola Osogbiye @adeolaleye_ – Technical Product Manager

MALhub is excited to serve as a Partner Hub for the iDICE Startup Bridge (Founders Lab) in #KwaraState. If you're a founder or builder with an innovative idea in the digital or creative space, this is your opportunity to scale your #startup. Apply Now: idicestartupbridge.ng

Speaker Announcement We’re excited to introduce our first speaker, Ahmad Areous, Lead Organizer at @gdgIlorin. He will be leading a hands-on workshop on “Building with Google AI Studio,” where you’ll learn how to move beyond just using AI tools to actually building with them.

Fix your bad attitude, stop blaming everyone around you.

After mentoring thousands of tech enthusiasts over the years, one thing stands out. The people who succeed are rarely the most talented. They are the ones who: • stay consistent • keep learning • build even when nobody is watching Talent helps. Consistency changes lives.

Most startups fail not because the idea was bad, but because the execution lacked a market-first strategy. Join us at MALhub for a session on “Turn Your Startup Idea Into a Market-Ready Business". Date: 25-03-2026 Time: 12:00 PM Secure your spot: luma.com/j8gfzf25

Join us for another Startupbuild session 🎯

Nigerians are adopting AI faster than most countries. But many people still don’t know how to actually make money with it. Here are 10 practical ways Nigerians can use AI to build income in 2026 🧵see more...

One mistake I see many first-time founders make: Building for investors instead of users. Sweet pitch decks. Wow vision slides. Big grammar everywhere. In reality, the product barely solves a real problem. Investors fund traction. Traction comes from users. Users come from solving real pain.

Sometimes, we hear people say that a lot of Nigerians have huge sums of money sitting in their accounts doing nothing. Many ask, why can’t they just start a business with it? But the truth is, it’s easier said than done.

A year of learning, building, growth, and community 👏🏾 Thank you to everyone who built with us, this is just the beginning. Onward to 2026, more growth, more impact 🎊

Season's Greetings, Happy Holidays from the team at Kwarabuild. 🥂🎉

We wish you a joyful and happy Christmas celebration 🎉

We'll keep following you until you decide to learn a tech skill at MALhub 😅 Explore our tech courses: malhub.org/tech-skills/

Day 2 at #KBTC25 pushed possibility boundaries in today’s tech ecosystem. Participants dove into: • 3D innovation and how it’s creating real market advantage • Agentic AI redefining human–AI collaboration • Zero-cost cybersecurity tactics for startups Catch the highlights 🤗

#KBTC25 was a massive success! 🚀 Huge thanks to our super sponsors, partners, speakers, volunteers & every attendee who made it unforgettable. Together, we’re building the #NextBuilders and shaping the future.

The world is shifting from role-based work to skill-based work. @ayeniekundayo delivered powerful keynote at #KBTC25 His session challenged young builders & founders to rethink how they prepare for the future of work, not just by learning skills, but becoming adaptable creators