The Lagos Startup Expo (LSE) will return for its second edition on June 18-19, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event calls itself Africa’s biggest startup showcase.
What is the Lagos Startup Expo?
LSE is a major event for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech lovers. The expo helps startups show their products to potential customers and meet with investors. It also lets people in the tech industry connect with each other.
The theme for LSE 2.0 is “Connect, Invest and Innovate.” The event will create a space where startups can grow and build lasting business relationships.
Who Should Attend?
The expo welcomes three main groups:
Startups can display their products, find new users, meet investors, and get feedback on their ideas. They can register to exhibit their companies at the event.
Investors can discover new startups with high growth potential. They can meet founders early before these companies become well-known. Investors can register to attend the event.
Tech Enthusiasts can explore new ideas and innovations that are changing the future. They can also register to attend.
Ticket Options
The expo offers two types of passes:
General Pass gives access to the expo floor, networking chances, live product demos, and masterclass sessions with sponsors.
VIP Pass costs 200,000 naira and includes everything in the general pass plus VIP networking with top investors and founders, and access to a pre-event mixer.
Exhibition and Sponsorship
Companies can exhibit at LSE 2.0 by choosing from different booth options. Exhibitors can engage with thousands of attendees, generate leads, test new products, and meet other startup founders and investors.
Sponsors get special benefits like logo placement on marketing materials, event naming rights, exclusive networking sessions, and media coverage.
Previous Success
The first Lagos Startup Expo received positive feedback from attendees. People praised the networking opportunities and quality of exhibitors. Many called it a well-organized event that startup founders should attend.
The event organizers shared testimonials from past attendees who enjoyed meeting other founders and investors. Some startups used the expo to demo their AI and wellness products and got valuable feedback.
The Lagos Startup Expo is organized by Techpoint Africa, a tech media company that covers startup news across Africa.
