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PAID TICKETSNigeria’s quality Grand Finale.
One day in Lagos. The National Quality Hackathon finale, two power panels, technical masterclasses, a book launch and the leaders who build software Nigeria can trust.
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DateSaturday, 21 November 2026
Time8:00 AM to 2:30 PM WAT
Venue157 Gardens Event Centre, Onipanu, Lagos
TicketsStart from FREE
Days 1 to 5, deliveredEnuguIlorinVirtualMakurdiAbuja
35,000+community members
18+countries represented
6,000+practitioners trained
6 daysacross 5 cities, ending here
Leave with a lead, a skill, a book and a network.
Not just a day out. Every ticket sends you home with something you can use on Monday.
A front-row seat at the finale
Watch the National Quality Hackathon finale live and be in the room when the winners are recognised.
ALL TICKETSA free book, chosen for your ticket
Regular and Standard tickets include an e-copy. VIP delegates receive signed copies.
REGULAR AND ABOVEA certificate you can show
A digital certificate of participation tied to Nigeria's national quality programme.
REGULAR AND ABOVETime with people who lead
Network with senior engineers, founders and government voices, and book a one-to-one Speed Mentorship slot.
MENTORSHIP: STANDARD AND ABOVESkills you can use on Monday
Technical masterclasses and an alumni session, plus the NSTW resource pack of templates, frameworks and tools.
RESOURCE PACK: STANDARD AND ABOVEFree to attend. Limited seats. Lagos, 21 November.
Reserve your free ticket in two minutes.
Six hours. Zero filler.
The moments worth setting your alarm for, in order.
Registration & Executive Breakfast
Check in, grab coffee and meet speakers and invited executives early (breakfast for VIP, speakers and invited executives).
Opening, welcome address & keynote
The Grand Finale opens, and the keynote speaker sets out where Nigerian quality engineering goes next (keynote at 8:50 AM).
Panel 1: From Innovation to Trust
Leaders on how products earn the trust of the people who use them. Audience Q&A follows at 9:40 AM.
- The main event
National Quality Hackathon Finale
One hour. Finalist teams, live judging, real pressure. Hackathon briefing at 9:50 AM, experience and feedback at 11:00 AM.
Book Launch & Author Showcase
Meet the authors behind Nigeria's new testing and career books.
Lunch & Networking
Eat well, meet hiring companies and make the connections that last past the day.
Panel 2: Government vs Industry
Regulators and builders in the same room, on the same stage, on the same question.
Technical Masterclasses & Alumni Session
Hands-on sessions you can apply at work the next day, plus stories from past NSTW alumni.
- Big reveal
Hackathon Recognition & Major Announcements
Winners are recognised and NSTW shares what comes next.
Closing remarks & Speed Mentorship
Short, sharp 1-on-1 time with industry leaders until 2:30 PM, plus your invitation to the evening.
- Evening
Nigeria Software Testing Industry Dinner & Award Night
Seat included with the VIP ticket. Other delegates can book a separate dinner ticket.
The National Quality Hackathon finale, live.
Nigeria’s sharpest testers compete on stage. You watch the finale live and see the winners recognised.
- Live finale from 10:00 AM with a judging panel
- Scholarship prizes for the winning teams
- Recognition and major announcements from 1:40 PM
- Meet the finalists and the people hiring them
Learn from people who ship.
Engineers, founders, security researchers and leaders from banking, fintech and government-facing teams.
Mary
Lagos Champion
Titoluwani
Lagos Champion
Olawole Omotosho
Chief Technology Officer · Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC
Daniel Chenube
Associate · Antler Africa
Temitope Adekunle
Head, Customer Experience · First Asset Management Ltd.
Ejiro Osakede
Coach/ Event Host · The Energetic EJ Ltd
Tomiwa Falade
Security Researcher | Founder, PhishCore. · Phishcore
Lazbat Babayale
Quality Assurance Engineer · Inbreetic Technologies Limited
MICHAEL ALABI
TEAM LEAD, PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE & UAT · Testify Limited
Festus Akinyemi
Quality Assurance Engineer/Team Member · Sterling Bank
Olumide Adaramoye
Growth Operator · Cresens Digital
More speakers and judges are announced on our social channels as they are confirmed.
Start free. Upgrade when you want more.
Every ticket includes full-day access to the Grand Finale. The Industry Dinner & Award Night is included with VIP and sold separately for other delegates.
Choose your ticket
Find your place in the room.
Free Ticket
Free
Full access pass to the Lagos Summit, free of charge.
- Full access pass to the event
- Full-day conference access, including Opening Keynote, Power Panel & Masterclass Keynote
- Access to the Beginner in Tech Breakout Session
- National Quality Hackathon | Sat, 21 Nov 2026.
Compete for ₦450,000 scholarships each.
Lagos: Physical participation at the Lagos Summit. - Access to the Grand Book Launch & Author Showcase
- Exhibition and career fair access
Regular Ticket
₦7,500
Full summit access at the lightest price, open to anyone.
- Full-day conference access, including Opening Keynote, Power Panel & Masterclass Keynote
- Access to the Beginner in Tech Breakout Session
- National Quality Hackathon | Sat, 21 Nov 2026.
Compete for ₦450,000 scholarships each.
Lagos: Physical participation at the Lagos Summit. - Access to the Grand Book Launch & Author Showcase
- A FREE copy of The ABC of Software Testing (retail ₦10,000)
- Exhibition and career fair access
- Inclusion in the NSTW CV Book (opt-in), seen by hiring companies
- Digital certificate of participation
- Lunch, refreshments and partner giveaways
- Standalone value: ₦47,000
Most Popular
Standard Ticket
₦35,000
For testers and technology professionals who want hands-on learning, deeper access and practical resources.
- Everything in Regular Ticket, plus:
- Reserved seating
- Access to one 1-hour hands-on workshop of your choice: Security Testing, Performance Testing, or AI Testing
- Post-event access to session slides from all breakout rooms
- 1-on-1 Speed Mentorship with industry leaders
- A FREE copy of the Product Quality Engineering Workbook (retail ₦25,000)
- Full delegate pack, programme, notebook, NSTW merchandise
- Networking access to speakers and the wider delegation
- Post-event access to session recordings
- Lunch, food, drinks and partner giveaways
- The NSTW digital resource pack, templates, frameworks and tools
Most Cost Effective
VIP Ticket
₦85,000
For professionals who want premium access, proximity to speakers and strategic networking in the room.
- Everything in Standard Ticket, plus:
- Executive Breakfast with the Speakers, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Reserved seating right next to the speakers
- A personally signed FREE copy of Building Your Career Like A Product and the Career Launchpad Workbook (retail ₦45,000)
- Your profile and career introduction in the NSTW Event programme book
- VIP delegate pack
- Buffet meal for lunch with speakers
- Post-event access to session recordings
- Complimentary copy of the State of Software Testing & Quality Engineering in Nigeria report on release
- Free single seat slot at the Nigeria Software Testing Industry Dinner and Award Ceremony (Lagos)
Not sure which ticket? Start with free.
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Easy to find. Hard to miss.
157 Gardens faces Ikorodu Road, one of Lagos’s main routes from both the Mainland and the Island.
157 Gardens Event Centre
157 Ikorodu Road, Onipanu, Lagos
Behind the Palm Grove estate of Ilupeju Metro Police
Behind the Palm Grove estate of Ilupeju Metro Police
- Ample parking inside the venue
- On-site guest rooms if you want to stay
- Doors open 8:00 AM, Saturday 21 November
From Yaba & JibowuMainland south
Join Ikorodu Road at Jibowu and head north. Pass Fadeyi, and Onipanu comes next. The venue is on Ikorodu Road itself.From Maryland, Anthony & IkejaMainland north
Take Ikorodu Road southbound from Maryland through Anthony, Obanikoro and Palmgrove. Onipanu is just after Palmgrove.From Lagos Island, VI & LekkiThe Island
Cross Third Mainland Bridge, exit towards Yaba, then join Ikorodu Road at Jibowu and head north past Fadeyi to Onipanu. A ride-hailing app will pick the best route on the day.From Ojota & IkoroduFar north
Come down Ikorodu Road from Ojota, through Maryland and Anthony, towards Palmgrove and Onipanu.By BRT or busPublic transport
Buses run the length of Ikorodu Road. Ask for the Onipanu or Palmgrove bus stop, then walk to number 157.Plan for Lagos traffic. Saturday mornings are lighter, but allow extra time and aim to arrive by 7:45 AM. These directions are a guide, so please confirm your route on a map app before you travel.
Stay at the venue
157 Gardens has its own guest rooms, so you can wake up a few steps from the programme.
See rooms on 157gardens.comClosest areas to search
- Onipanu / Palmgrove
- Yaba and Jibowu
- Maryland and Anthony
Flying in? Stay in Ikeja
Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Lagos Airport Hotel and ibis Lagos Airport are all in Ikeja, on the Mainland near the airport.
Search hotels in IkejaBook early. Lagos hotels fill up on event weekends. Check the distance to 157 Ikorodu Road before you pay.
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FAQ
Questions, answered.
What does the free ticket include?
Full-day access to the Grand Finale, including the keynote, both panels, the National Quality Hackathon finale, the book launch, masterclasses and exhibition. There is nothing to pay.
Who can attend?
Students, testers, developers, founders, recruiters and public-sector teams are all welcome. There is no eligibility check at the door.
What do the paid tickets add?
Regular adds an e-book, certificate, lunch and refreshments. Standard adds reserved seating, a hands-on workshop, mentorship, another e-book, a delegate pack and recordings. VIP adds executive breakfast, seating by the speakers, signed books and a seat at the Industry Dinner & Award Night.
Are the books printed copies?
Books included with Regular and Standard tickets are e-copies, sent to your email. VIP delegates receive signed copies.
Can free ticket holders join the CV Book?
No. The Free Ticket form does not collect or submit a CV or CV Book opt-in. Eligible paid ticket holders can choose to opt in, and their details are shared with hiring partners only with their explicit consent.
How is my data used if I opt into the CV Book?
For eligible paid ticket holders, your name, contact details and CV link are shared with NSTW partner and sponsor companies for recruitment only with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent by emailing nigeriasoftwaretestingweek@gmail.com.
Does VIP really include Dinner Night?
Yes. Because both happen in Lagos on the same day, VIP includes a seat at Dinner Night & the Award Ceremony that evening. Regular and Standard do not, see the Day Six Evening page if you'd like to add it separately.
When does the programme start and finish?
Doors and registration open at 8:00 AM. The executive breakfast is for VIP delegates, speakers and invited executives. The programme runs until 2:30 PM WAT.
What is the National Quality Hackathon finale?
It is a live, on-stage competition between finalist teams. Every ticket includes a view of the finale, and attendees can meet the finalists afterwards.
Where is the venue?
157 Gardens Event Centre, Onipanu, Lagos. The venue has on-site parking and guest rooms.
Where do I park, and where can I stay?
157 Gardens has ample parking within the venue and its own guest rooms. See the venue section above for hotels in nearby areas and in Ikeja.
Can my company send a team, exhibit or sponsor?
Yes. For group tickets, email nigeriasoftwaretestingweek@gmail.com. To exhibit or sponsor, see nstw.testarsquarter.org/partners. Exhibiting is free.
Still have a question? Email the NSTW team · Princess: +234 816 111 5277 · Rowlins: +234 814 119 6511
Be there when Nigeria quality-checks its future.
Saturday, 21 November 2026. 157 Gardens, Onipanu, Lagos. Tickets start from free.