DevFest
Yamoussoukro
The epicenter of innovation and technological development in the heart of Côte d'Ivoire.
November 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM, Stade CKB
Driven by community, inspired by innovation
DevFest Yamoussoukro brings together developers, designers, students and tech enthusiasts around talks, workshops and networking moments. A day to learn, share and build the Ivorian digital ecosystem together. A 100% free event, organized by and for technology enthusiasts in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Why attend?
Join the biggest tech festival in Yamoussoukro and leave with new perspectives, key contacts and strengthened skills.
Expert Talks
Local and international speakers share their expertise on the latest tech trends: AI, mobile development, cloud and cybersecurity.
Hands-on Workshops
Codelabs, guided workshops and practical sessions led by GDEs (Google Developer Experts) so you leave with directly applicable skills.
Networking & Community
Connect with hundreds of developers, designers, entrepreneurs and recruiters from all over Côte d'Ivoire and the sub-region.
Open to All
An inclusive and free event. Whether you're a student, professional or simply curious, you'll find topics suited to your level.
Explore our tracks
Web & Mobile
From responsive web to native apps: Angular, React, Flutter, Android, PWA. For every level.
Cloud & Artificial Intelligence
Google Cloud, Vertex AI, TensorFlow and LLMs: cloud and AI serving African industries.
DevOps & Security
CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, security: master deployment and protection of your apps.
Codelabs & Workshops
Hands-on, expert-led workshops of 1 to 2 hours in small groups. You leave with a real project.
Open Source & Community
Contribute to open source and build a strong, inclusive tech community in your city.
Generative AI & Agentic AI
From LLMs to autonomous agents: design and ship generative AI applications with Gemini.
Charles Konan Banny Stadium (CKB)
DevFest takes place at the CKB stadium, one of Yamoussoukro's landmark venues, for a day of talks, workshops and meetups.
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire
They lived the experience
DevFest Yamoussoukro proves the Ivorian tech community is ready. Quality talks, genuine encounters — I always leave with new ideas.
As a student, DevFest allowed me to meet professionals and discover opportunities I never knew existed. A truly inclusive event.
DevFest in pictures
Yamoussoukro
The city hosting DevFest, the political capital of Côte d'Ivoire.
The basilica
Our Lady of Peace, one of the country's most iconic landmarks.
A unique setting
A backdrop that gives DevFest an identity of its own.
Talks & keynotes
Talks to get inspired by the best of tech.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions to learn by doing.
Networking
Meetups between developers, designers and entrepreneurs.
The community
A day driven by Côte d'Ivoire's tech enthusiasts.
Sharing
Conversations that carry on long after the talks.
Our Team
Konan Yves
Lead Organizer
Adjoua Marie
Communications Lead
Kouamé Arsène
Tech Lead
Bah Inza
Design Lead
Traoré Aminata
Logistics
Diallo Seydou
Partnerships
Yao Estelle
Media & Support
Koffi Raphaël
Speaker Relations
Without you… there is no DevFest. Ready to co-build DevFest 2026 together?
Join DevFest Yakro 2026
A free day to learn, meet the Ivorian tech community and leave with new ideas. Spots are limited: reserve yours now.
Reserve my spotFrequently Asked Questions
DevFest Yamoussoukro is an annual tech event organized by GDG (Google Developer Group) Yamoussoukro. It brings together developers, designers, students and entrepreneurs around talks, workshops and networking sessions.
No, DevFest Yakro is completely free. You just need to register online to reserve your spot. Places are limited, so register early.
Everyone! Whether you're a senior developer, computer science student, designer or just curious about tech, DevFest Yakro welcomes you. The event is designed for all levels.
Click the "Register" button at the top of the page or the button in the bottom right. Fill out the registration form and you'll receive a confirmation by email.
Yes! In addition to talks, DevFest offers codelabs, express hackathons and workshops led by experts. These sessions are held in small groups for a more immersive experience.
DevFest Yakro is held in Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d'Ivoire. The exact venue will be communicated upon registration confirmation.
Our online community
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