African Women in AI and Data (AWAID) Lagos Meetup

A large tech festival that will likely include sessions on AI and app development. The 6th Lagos Tech Fest will convene tech leaders, emerging startups, innovators, investors, global tech giants, and government representatives to define the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. It combines conferences, roundtables, pitch events, exhibitions, and networking to drive investment into the ecosystem.

The ODSC AI Lagos 7-Week Virtual AI Engineering Accelerator is a deep dive into AI fundamentals and advanced topics designed to elevate your AI skills from novice to confident practitioner. Running from February 24 to April 9, 2026, this paid virtual event offers a comprehensive curriculum covering foundational machine learning, coding assistants, data preparation with Python, AI engineering concepts, fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs), building knowledge-grounded LLMs with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), automating workflows with agentic AI, and culminates in a capstone project to build and deploy your own agentic AI application. Ideal for learners at any experience level interested in AI, this program combines live sessions with on-demand access and hands-on exercises to maximize practical learning. Each session lasts approximately 2.5 hours and includes supplementary materials to aid understanding. Led by Sheamus McGovern, founder of ODSC AI and AI expert with extensive experience in data-driven applications across industries, participants also gain access to prior on-demand courses in data and generative AI literacy, data wrangling, and math fundamentals for data science. This event is not only a standalone accelerator but also serves as preparation for the upcoming ODSC AI East Bootcamp 2026. Registrants securing an ODSC AI East Accelerator pass get free access to this virtual accelerator, maximizing their learning journey. Explore more about this inspiring AI program and register at [ODSC AI East Accelerator](https://odsc.ai/east/accelerator/) using discount code CommunityEast2026. Connect with the community through their Slack channel and deepen your AI expertise in a collaborative environment. Find more AI and automation events in [Lagos](/cities/lagos) and enhance your skills using popular tools and frameworks related to AI engineering and automation. **Event Details:** - **Start Date:** 2026-02-24 - **End Date:** 2026-04-09 - **Format:** Virtual, live sessions with on-demand access - **Topics:** AI fundamentals, Machine Learning, Python for data prep, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, AI application deployment - **Event Type:** Training, virtual accelerator - **Organizer:** ODSC AI This event is perfect for AI enthusiasts, data scientists, developers, and anyone looking to master practical AI engineering skills in a structured, expert-led environment.

## Level Up Your AI Skills with the 6-Week ODSC AI Bootcamp 2026 (Virtual) This online bootcamp offers an intensive introduction to AI and AI engineering, spanning 7 weeks from February 24 to April 9, 2026. Designed as an excellent precursor to the renowned ODSC AI East Bootcamp, this virtual program equips attendees with foundational and advanced AI concepts right from their homes. ### What to Expect - **Comprehensive curriculum** covering foundational machine learning, AI engineering, LLMs (Large Language Models), AI Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). - **Hands-on coding exercises and capstone project**: Build and deploy your own agentic AI application by the end of the course. - Sessions include: - AI & Machine Learning Foundations - Building AI with Coding Assistants - Data Preparation for Machine Learning and LLMs using Python - AI Engineering Foundations - Introduction to LLM Fine-Tuning & Evaluation - Constructing Knowledge-Grounded LLMs with RAG - Automating Workflows with Agentic AI - **Flexible learning format** with 2.5-hour live sessions, on-demand access for all content, and additional exercises for skill reinforcement. ### Who Should Attend - Beginners wanting to become confident AI practitioners. - Software developers and data professionals interested in expanding their AI engineering skills. - Anyone preparing to attend the ODSC AI East Conference (April 27-30, 2026), as this bootcamp can be accessed free with conference registration. ### Instructor Learn from Sheamus McGovern, Founder of ODSC AI and Head of AI at Cortical Ventures, bringing extensive experience in AI across finance, healthcare, and eCommerce sectors. ### Unique Benefits - Opportunity to accelerate AI learning before the flagship ODSC AI East event. - Access to a vibrant community via Slack channel. - Code of conduct to foster inclusive learning. Secure your place now by registering at [https://luma.com/y4f95twk](https://luma.com/y4f95twk). Use code CommunityEast2026 for an extra discount. Explore more AI and automation learning experiences and find similar events in [Lagos](/cities/lagos) and beyond.

This Lagos Zoho User Group (ZUG) Meetup offers a unique opportunity for professionals and business leaders in Lagos to explore how Zoho CRM can transform business operations and outcomes. The event specifically focuses on leveraging Zoho CRM's powerful modules such as Blueprint, Workflow Automation, and Reports to enhance operational efficiency across various industries. Attendees will gain hands-on insights into automating business workflows, creating efficient operational processes, and utilizing reporting features to drive data-informed decisions. This meetup is ideal for users of Zoho CRM, entrepreneurs, small to medium-sized business owners, and anyone interested in no-code automation within customer relationship management. The format is community-driven, featuring presentations, demonstrations, and peer discussions that foster knowledge sharing and networking among Lagos's burgeoning tech and business community. It encourages participants to bring their experiences and queries to the table for mutual learning. If you want to discover how to harness no-code automation effectively with Zoho CRM and drive substantial improvements in your business processes, this is a relevant event. Plus, it offers a chance to connect with other like-minded professionals in Lagos. Explore more automation events in [Lagos](/cities/lagos). Register to learn and innovate with Zoho CRM: https://www.zohomeetups.com/lagos-zoho-user-group-meetup-crm-march-2026