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The global tech landscape is accelerating faster than ever. But while AI transforms workflows worldwide, many African talents risk being left behind.
At WUD Africa 2025, we are flipping the script. This event will equip Africa’s brightest with the skills, mindset, and hands-on experience to not only keep up, but to lead.
With this year's theme, "The Prompt is You! Building the Future with AI" the conference will bring together product development stakeholders to discuss the future of design and its influence on everyday life and work.
Build real solutions and gain practical AI skills you can apply immediately.
Learn from global experts who guide and accelerate your growth in design and AI.
Meet recruiters and innovators to grow your network and unlock new paths.
Win ₦1,000,000+ and showcase your AI innovation on the global stage.
OCT
Registrations open officially for all participants
OCT
Registrations closes officially for all participants
OCT
Hackathon participants form teams
OCT
To officially start the hackathon, introduce the rules, and answer questions.
OCT
Participants are skilled with knowledge to prepare for the build sprint.
NOV
Participants build and develop their projects.
NOV
Participants submit their final project.
NOV
Jury review for requirements completeness and Finalists announcement
NOV
Top finalist announced
NOV
World Usability Day Africa 2025 conference and announcement the winning teams.
OCT
Welcome and set the stage for the day
OCT
An inspiring presentation from a leading industry expert.
OCT
Another inspiring session from a distinguished expert.
OCT
An engaging discussion with thought leaders on a key theme.
OCT
A chance for attendees to network and refuel.
NOV
A unique opportunity for companies to present their mission and opportunities.
NOV
The finalists have 5 minutes each to pitch their final solutions.
NOV
The highly anticipated moment to celebrate the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place hackathon winners.
NOV
A final address to thank everyone for their participation and conclude the event.
NOV
World Usability Day Africa 2025 conference and announcement the winning teams.
World Usability Day Africa is an annual event promoting usable and accessible product development in Africa. It’s a platform for professionals to connect, share experiences, and collaborate with others passionate about usability and accessibility. This global event aims to highlight the importance of making everyday services and products easier to access and use. World Usability Day brings together professionals, industries, educators, citizens, and government groups worldwide to promote simplicity and accessibility in our lives.
A hackathon is a high-energy, collaborative event where people from various backgrounds, including developers, designers, product managers, and other innovators, come together to build creative solutions over a short period. This event is a great opportunity to learn, network, and turn an idea into a tangible project.
No, absolutely not! This event is for everyone, regardless of your AI experience. We’re here to show you that AI is an accessible tool. You’ll have access to mentors who can guide you on how to integrate AI into your projects, whether you’re building a simple app or a complex system.
You can register as a solo participant or with a pre-formed team of up to x people. If you don’t have a team, don’t worry! We will allow a dedicated team formation session after registration closes to help you connect with others and form a team.
You can register as a solo participant or with a pre-formed team of up to x people. If you don’t have a team, don’t worry! We will allow a dedicated team formation session after registration closes to help you connect with others and form a team.
Projects will be judged based on several criteria, including innovation, technical execution, and the clever and impactful use of AI to solve the problem. We want to see how you used AI to create a unique and effective solution that reflects your own creativity.
Participants will retain full ownership of the intellectual property of their projects. We encourage you to continue developing your solution after the event.
After the hackathon, we will transition into a full-day conference featuring insightful talks from leading experts and innovators in the tech industry, with a focus on human creativity and its intersection with AI. The winners will be announced live during the conference, so you won’t want to miss it!
The conference is completely free to attend! You do not need to be a hackathon participant to attend the conference.
You can register as a solo participant or with a pre-formed team of up to x people. If you don’t have a team, don’t worry! We will allow a dedicated team formation session after registration closes to help you connect with others and form a team.
Please chat with our friendly team.
