Stakeholders on the innovation and creative space across the continent are set to gather at the 2025 Prosper Conference aimed to connect African innovation with global opportunities.

According to the organisers, the conference being hosted by Vesti Technologies from October 23 to 24 at the Landmark Event Centre, will go the overused rhetoric of “Africa rising” to explore how the continent can convert its energy, talent, and creativity into measurable prosperity.

With the theme “Roots to Riches: Africa Climbing,” the conference will reflect a growing understanding that Africa’s future wealth will depend less on resources and more on ideas, technology, and the continent’s increasingly mobile population. For policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs, it offers more than just inspiration, it’s a strategic platform to rethink how migration, innovation, and digital finance can jointly fuel inclusive growth.

“Prosper Con is more than a conference, it’s a bridge between Africa’s ambition and global opportunity,” said Olusola Amusan, co-founder/CEO of Vesti Technologies. “We want to move beyond ideas and convert insight into measurable impact,” he added.

The event’s speakers include Olakunle Soriyan, a global strategist and author; Tubosun Alake, Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology; and Vesti’s founders, Olusola and Abimbola Amusan.

Sessions will focus on practical solutions related to migration infrastructure, fintech innovation, and inclusive development, equipping African entrepreneurs with insights into navigating global systems and scaling their impact.

One of the major attractions is the Prosper Pitch Competition, where early-stage founders will compete for a $5,000 grant to advance bold ideas. The Prosper Awards will also honour individuals and organisations making tangible contributions across technology, migration, and the creative sectors, reinforcing the view that Africa’s economic future lies in cross-sector collaboration.