LAUTECH to Host Interswitch Pan-African Discovery Series, Calls for Student Participation
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, is set to host the Interswitch Pan-African Discovery Series from November 26 to 28, 2026, with eligible students invited to participate in the technology-focused programme.
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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, is set to host the Interswitch Pan-African Discovery Series from November 26 to 28, 2026, with eligible students invited to participate in the technology-focused programme.
The three-day bootcamp is designed to promote digital entrepreneurship among university students through collaborative problem-solving, practical workshops and a pitch competition. It aims to inspire innovation and prepare students for the future of work and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Programme Highlights
The programme will feature two days of intensive workshops covering Design Thinking, Product Integration and hackathon activities.
During the pitch competition, participating teams will present innovative solutions for an opportunity to win prizes.
The top three teams will also receive mentorship and guidance to develop their minimum viable products (MVPs) over an 8–12-week period.
Eligibility
The programme is open to 200–500-level undergraduate students, as well as Master’s and PhD students studying any of the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Systems
- Health Information Management
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 26, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Venue: The venue will be communicated to registered participants and the university community in due course.
Registration Fee: Free.
Registration Link
Eligible and interested students can register through the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2JZ4jFJ1bV
The number of available spaces is limited, and registration will close once the target number of participants has been reached. Interested students are therefore advised to register early.
The university encourages eligible students to take advantage of the opportunity to develop practical technology skills, collaborate with fellow innovators and create solutions to real-world challenges.
