Startups Blueprint
How Women Leaders Are Structuring the AI-Powered Generation of African Startups.
Proudly supported by: Refactrd, LoyalPartners, EventHub
About the Event
Startups Blueprint is not a conference. It is a curated leadership experience built for women founders and decision makers who are ready to stop hustling and start scaling, with the right systems, the right frameworks, and the right implementation pathway.
Over four focused hours, you will unpack what it truly takes to build a Modern & an AI-powered startup ready for structured growth and global relevance.
GUIDED EXPERIENCE
From Insight to Execution
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
AI and CX in Practice
COMMUNITY BUILD
Founders. Leaders. Builders.
The Blueprint brings together our top women leaders and ecosystem builders
Startups Blueprint gathers the most forward-thinking women in African tech. Founders, Operators, CX strategists, and AI practitioners — all in one room, with one goal: to help you build a startup that actually scales.
Ibukun Odubiyi
CX Strategist and Consultant
LoyalPartners
April 25, 2026
Workshop · 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Oyin Dawodu
AI Operations Lead
Refactrd
April 25, 2026
Workshop · 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM
Meet the top
incredible
speakers
Meet the industry leaders shaping the future of African startups.
Browse the Full Agenda
Every session is intentionally designed to move you through a journey. From strategic insight, to hands-on implementation clarity, to a defined next step for your startup.
Arrival, Registration & Check-in
Guest check-in and participant registration. Set the tone. You are not here to listen. You are here to build.
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Address — Setting the Blueprint
By Folashade Oroge, Event Host
Why African startups stall at growth stage, why structure matters before scale, and what you will walk away with today.
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Impact Panel — CX and AI Structures in African Startups
By Folashade Oroge, Panel Moderator
A sharp, focused panel on the real challenges driving African startups toward AI-powered operations and structured CX, and the competitive advantages waiting on the other side.
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
Why Attend?
Discover why Startups Blueprint is the must-attend event for women founders, operators, and decision makers building the next generation of African startups.
YOUR PERSONALISED AI SCORE
Walk away with a personalised AI Score for your organisation. Know exactly where you stand, what gaps exist, and what to fix first to unlock operational efficiency.
HANDS-ON IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOPS
Participate in two expert-led workshops covering AI operations and customer experience design. Surface your gaps, clarify your priorities, and leave with a defined direction for execution.
BE PART OF A PUBLISHED CASE STUDY
Selected participants will be featured in the Startups Blueprint '26 Insights Report, a published case study documenting how women-led African startups are structuring for the AI-powered
YOUR STARTUP IMPLEMENTATION PATHWAY
Leave with access to a structured implementation track built for your startup. Choose from the Customer Experience Blueprint, the AI Startup Operations Blueprint, or both. Each pathway includes a startup audit, system design, an implementation roadmap, and full execution support.
Partnership Opportunities
Partner with
Startups Blueprint.
30+ founders, operators, and ecosystem leaders. One curated room. If your brand belongs in the next generation of African startups — this is where you show up.
Lead Sponsor
Maximum visibility and direct engagement with founders shaping AI-powered startups.
Best for: SaaS tools, banks, accelerators, AI companies, infrastructure providers.
- Co-branding on event as Lead Sponsor
- Speaking or insight slot during program
- Logo across all digital and physical materials
- Direct founder engagement during networking
- Featured in post-event recap and media
- Optional implementation or demo desk
Community Partner
Align your community with the next generation of AI-powered African startups.
Best for: Founder communities, tech hubs, women in tech groups, VC communities, operator networks.
- Brand featured as ecosystem partner
- Access to curated founder room
- Community shoutouts across promotions
- Logo on event website and materials
- Post-event recap mention
- Priority invite allocation for members
Ready to partner?
Let's build something meaningful together.
Speakers
Hear from women founders, CX strategists, AI practitioners, and ecosystem leaders who are actively building and scaling AI-powered startups across Africa.
Focus Areas
Explore AI-driven operations, customer experience design, startup automation, scalable CX frameworks, and structured growth systems built for African markets.
Networking and Implementation
Connect with fellow founders, engage with sponsors, and book your startup audit at the implementation desk. Every conversation at this event is designed to move you forward.
Curated connections. Real outcomes.