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About The Summit
The first-ever
VC Platform African Summit is here.
The VC Platform African Summit will bring together platform leaders from Africa and beyond during Moonshot Week.
Designed by and for practitioners, the event creates space for operators to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore the evolving role of platform.
40
Attendees
OCT 27
lagos
6+
Sessions
& discussions
1st
vc platform
African summit
WHO Summit is For
Built for platform leaders.
The Summit is designed for operators working across talent, GTM, portfolio support, community, marketing, AI enablement, investor relations, and firm operations at venture firms.
VC Platform members receive priority access, with a limited number of spots available to the broader platform community. Not a member yet? Learn more about membership here.
Agenda
Where platform leaders compare notes.
Practical discussions. Stronger relationships.
Arrival & Networking
Meet fellow platform leaders and connect with peers from across Africa and beyond.
- Networking
Featured Conversation
A candid conversation exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of VC platform.
- Keynote
Breakout Discussions
Small-group, peer-led conversations designed to compare notes, share experiences, and dig deeper into the topics that matter most.
- Breakouts
Lightning Talks
Fast-paced talks from platform leaders sharing practical ideas, experiments, and lessons from their work.
- Presentations
Closing Reception
Wrap up the afternoon with drinks, bites, and conversation.
- Networking
Agenda subject to change.
Coffee, croissants, and badge pickup
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
State of European Platform 2026
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
First-round breakouts
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Long lunch on the IJ
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Hiring Platform in 2026
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Second-round breakouts
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Welcome dinner & canal tour
Capital C, ground floor. Find your name tag and your first roundtable assignment.
Final agenda confirmed by mid-September. Roundtable topics shaped with attendees in advance.
FAQs
Everything you need to know before joining us in Lagos.
Some frequently asked questions
Do I have to be a member of the community to attend?
No. VC Platform members will receive priority access, with a limited number of spots available to the broader platform community. Attendees must work in a platform-focused role at a venture capital firm. Interns, part-time employees, and investment-focused professionals are not eligible to attend.
What is the cost of attending the Summit?
There is no cost to attend the Summit.
What is your cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-transferable. If your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another attendee.
Can I be a speaker at the Summit?
We have a limited number of speaking opportunities. During registration, you can share your area of expertise and interest in participating. We'll reach out directly if there's a fit with the program.
I have other questions that weren't answered.
Email us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
Register
One room. Bring the questions you can’t ask anywhere else.
Join platform leaders for candid conversations, practical peer exchange, and meaningful relationship-building in Lagos.
Date
October 27, 2026
Venue
Ventures Platform Fund Office (Victoria Island)
Questions
summit@vcplatform.com
