AFRICA'S FIRST MOBILE GAMES CONFERENCE

📍 Lagos, Nigeria | 📅 Thursday, 11th December 2025

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About MaliyoCON

MaliyoCON is the first conference dedicated to mobile game development in Africa. Spotlighting the tools, talent, and games powering the industry’s growth.

MaliyoCON offers unmatched access to market opportunities, local insights, and authentic connections. Hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, a vibrant megacity of over 20 million people and the gateway to Nigeria’s 150 million-strong mobile population.

Whether you’re here to collaborate with talent, explore Africa’s booming gaming ecosystem, or build partnerships that shape the future, MaliyoCON is where the continent’s creative energy meets global opportunity.

Why Attend MaliyoCON?

Market Access

Connect with top creators and developers from across Africa

Discover What's Next

Get insights into the future of African mobile games industry

Network & Connect

Meet key decision makers, including investors, publishers, and more

Celebrate Creativity

Experience live demos, product showcases, and cultural beats

Enter Pitch Competition

Agenda Highlights

Talks & Presentations

Game Demos

Panel Discussions

GameUp Africa Showcase

Game Pitch Competition

Player & Community Activations

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Attend MaliyoCON

Join us for this historic game developer event. General Admission is free, but registration is required. More information available in registration form.

General Pass

Ideal for indie developers, students, media and academia

🎟️ Free Ticket

Investor Pass

Investors, publishers, accelerators, and business leaders

💼 Buy Ticket

VVIP Pass

Senior executives, policymakers, and international guests.

👑 Buy Ticket

Supporter Pass

Ideal for supporters of Africa’s gaming future who can’t attend in-person

☕ Buy Ticket

Who Should Attend?

Developers & Creators

Investors & Publishers

Media & Influencers

Policy Makers & Regulators

Players & Fans

Policy Makers

Our Partners

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💬 Contact Partnerships Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?

Anyone passionate about the video games industry, from developers to players to industry professionals.

Is it free?

General admission is free via invitation. We will notify applicants for the general admission of acceptance 2 weeks before the event. Other paid ticket categories give you automatic access to the event.

I don’t live in Lagos. Can I still come?

Yes! MaliyoCON welcomes both local and international attendees. If you're attending from outside Nigeria, we suggest you get on of the paid tickets for additional support.

Can I partner with MaliyoCON?

Yes! We welcome sponsors & partners. Please contact admin@maliyo.com, we're excited to discuss partnership opportunities with you

Do I need to be a developer to attend?

No. If you’re interested in gaming, technology, or Africa’s creative economy, you belong here.