Photos: Tech, AI and the Creative Economy Dominate Day 2 of Moonshot 2026

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Photos: Tech, AI and the Creative Economy Dominate Day 2 of Moonshot 2026

Day two of TechCabal’s Moonshot 2026 brought together technology leaders, startup founders, creatives and investors to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy. Sessions across several stages addressed infrastructure for creators, trust in financial services and the computing resources needed to build Africa’s AI capabilities. Another discussion explored how to create a profitable African fashion economy. The event also gave professionals from technology, media, finance and creative industries opportunities to network and share knowledge.

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