Call for Abstracts

Devfest Kigali 2025

in 54 days

Devfest Kigali 2025

event starts

19 Dec 2025

event ends

20 Dec 2025

location

Carnegie Mellon University Africa Kigali, Rwanda


Get ready for an expanded, electrifying, two-day experience! DevFest Kigali 2025 is more than just a conference; it’s the definitive platform for architects of the future, where we drive the practical integration of Artificial Intelligence and Google Cloud to build solutions that are not just innovative but also ethically sound, secure, and scalable.

Hosted by Google Developer Group (GDG) Kigali, this event is a crucial convergence point for developers, tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, policymakers, and strategic partners. We are aligning our vision with Rwanda's National Strategy for Transformation (NST II) and Vision 2050, which positions the nation as a leading knowledge-based economy and an ICT hub in Africa. DevFest Kigali 2025 is an essential step in empowering the local developer community to accelerate this national technological mandate.

Check the EVENT PAGE to get more details about the event.

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Call for Abstracts
Call opens at 12:00 AM

28 Sep 2025

Call closes at 11:59 PM

30 Nov 2025

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We are thrilled to launch our Call for Speakers and Local Exhibitors for the expanded, two-day DevFest Kigali 2025!

This year, our mission is to empower the developers of Kigali to drive national transformation. We're looking for compelling technical presentations and groundbreaking local projects that will directly accelerate Rwanda's strategic vision for a digital future.

Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned developer, a tech entrepreneur, a researcher, or a student, DevFest Kigali is your platform to showcase your work and share your expertise with the entire Rwandan tech community.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking submissions across two distinct tracks:

  1. Technical Sessions (Call for Speakers): Share your expertise in a talk, workshop, or code lab, focusing on Building Safe, Secure, and Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud. 
  1. Local Innovation Showcase (Call for Exhibitors): Exhibit your functional prototype or launched project that addresses local challenges in areas like FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, or HealthTech. 

Important Submission Details

To ensure your submission is successful, please READ THE FULL CALL FOR SPEAKERS & EXHIBITORS DESCRIPTION carefully on our submission platforms (Sessionize/Advocu) before starting your application. The detailed description outlines all focus areas, formats, and selection criteria.

Key Dates:

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025

Decisions Notification: You will be notified of the abstract decision approximately one week after the submission deadline.

We can't wait to see your innovative projects and expertise! We look forward to your submissions and having you at DevFest Kigali 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send us an email at gdgkigali@gmail.com.


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