Call for Speakers
API Conf Lagos 2025
18 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
Lagos, Nigeria
apiconf.net/
APIs are vital in modern computing, enabling software systems to communicate and driving the digital economy forward. Almost every piece of software today either provides or relies on an API, making them essential in building connected systems.
Our 2024 conference was a huge success, bringing together developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the latest API developments, best practices, and industry trends. If you missed it or want to relive the experience, check out our 2024 conference recap video, which captures key moments, speaker highlights, and insights from the event.
This conference is dedicated to improving API literacy in Lagos’ developer communities and extending its reach to Nigeria and Africa. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just beginning your journey, there’s something here for everyone, regardless of skill level.
API Conf Lagos 2025 is a free, two-day event featuring hands-on workshops, lightning talks, and detailed sessions. Its goal is to unite developers, API practitioners, and industry experts to share practical knowledge, exchange ideas, and build connections. The event aims to equip attendees with the tools and insights they need to strengthen their craft and contribute to the growth of the tech ecosystem.
Call for Speakers
12 Feb 2025
30 Apr 2025
🚨 API Conference Lagos 2025: Call for Speakers 🚨
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise at API Conference Lagos 2025! This is an in-person event, and we’re excited to welcome speakers passionate about shaping the future of APIs.
To apply, please complete the proposal form in full. The organizing team reviews submissions, and all proposals must be submitted through this official Call for Speakers process.
Important: You will receive an acceptance email if your proposal is selected. All applicants, whether accepted or not, will be notified of the decision via email.
We are particularly interested in talks covering the following topics:
We’re particularly excited to hear talks on the following topics:
- API Innovation: Emerging trends and creative solutions in the API ecosystem.
- API Documentation: Best practices for clear and effective API documentation.
- API Specifications: Deep dives into OpenAPI, GraphQL, and other specifications.
- API Governance: Establishing standards and policies for API development.
- API Compliance: Navigating regulatory and industry compliance requirements.
- API as a Service: Delivering APIs as scalable and reliable products.
- API Tooling: Tools that streamline API development, testing, and monitoring.
- API Testing: Ensuring the reliability and quality of APIs through testing.
- API Architecture: Architectural decisions and approaches for API success.
- API Performance: Optimizing API speed, scalability, and reliability.
- API Monitoring and Observability: Tools and techniques for ensuring API uptime and health.
- Microservices: Designing APIs for modern, distributed architectures.
- AI-Powered API Security: Detecting threats and anomalies in API traffic with AI models.
- AI-Driven APIs: Leveraging AI to enhance API functionality and decision-making.
- Conversational AI APIs: Designing APIs for chatbots and voice assistants.
- Web3 APIs: Building decentralized applications (dApps) with blockchain APIs.
- Smart Contract APIs: Interacting with Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchain networks via APIs.
Proposals addressing these themes will be given priority during the selection process.
The speaker travel checklist can be found here.
We look forward to seeing your creative and insightful submissions!
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