CATS Lagos Demo & Hacking Day

Date: December 19, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM WAT
Location: Cafe One Yaba, 3rd Floor, 1-11 Commercial Ave, Yaba, Lagos
Host: NextTrend Hub
Theme: The Regenerative Principle
Status: 🔜 Upcoming

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Secure your spot for this transformative event. Complimentary food, networking, and exclusive merchandise included.

Event Overview

Join us for the climax of the CATS Hackathon journey, a full day of innovation, knowledge exchange, and networking dedicated to building Africa’s regenerative future. This critical gathering is for anyone passionate about Web3, sustainable technology, and the transformation of the African economy. Witness firsthand how ideas move from community ground truth research to viable, regenerative solutions designed for lasting impact.

Important: No results announced today. This is a showcase and hacking day. Local winners will be announced on January 6, 2026, and Continental Top 5 winners on January 9, 2026.

The Regenerative Principle

The program’s core theme is the Regenerative Principle. This powerful philosophy moves beyond mere sustainability (doing no harm) to demand active restoration and positive contribution to both society and environment. In the African technology landscape, this means rejecting extractive business models in every sector—from agriculture to finance, health to infrastructure—and designing systems that instead:

Restore Social Capital: Building platforms that formalize and reward local trust and community wisdom
Regenerate Wealth: Ensuring that value created by African innovators is retained and reinvested within their local economies
Increase Systemic Resilience: Creating self-sustaining ecosystems that can withstand financial, environmental, and infrastructural shocks

Who Should Attend

Hackathon Participants: All 12 teams and participants
Developers: Learn practical application of regenerative principles
Community Leaders: See how tech can restore and rebuild communities
Investors: Discover ethical and profitable African tech opportunities
Web3 Enthusiasts: Explore blockchain for social good
Academics & Students: Study action-learning methodologies in practice
Anyone curious: About Africa’s technological future

What You’ll Experience

✅ Process Showcase: See the complete Action Learning journey from Ground Truth to final solutions
✅ 3 Keynote Speakers: Industry leaders on regenerative tech, resilience design, and Web3 careers
✅ Live Hacking Session: Watch teams build and refine their solutions in real-time
✅ 12 Team Demos: 5-minute presentations of regenerative solutions across various industries
✅ Networking: Connect with mentors, speakers, industry leaders, and fellow innovators
✅ Complimentary: Food, snacks, refreshments throughout the day
✅ Exclusive: Gifts and movement merchandise

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Don’t miss this opportunity to witness Africa’s regenerative tech revolution. Registration is free and includes all meals, refreshments, and exclusive swag.

Event Agenda

Morning Session

08:00 - 09:50 — Arrival & Check-ins
Registration desk open, coffee and light breakfast

09:50 - 10:00 — Welcome Address
Hub Lead opening remarks

10:00 - 10:15 — Overview of Showcase Format
Mentors explain the day’s structure

10:15 - 10:45 — Keynote Speaker 1
Abdulrahman Abdulbasit Adigun
Topic: The Regenerative Principle: Shifting African Tech from Extraction to Restoration

10:45 - 12:00 — Process Showcase
Deep dive into the Action Learning journey

12:00 - 12:10 — Mini-Game 1
Quick energizer and networking break

12:10 - 12:55 — Speaker 2
Tabs
Topic: Designing for Resilience: How to Build Tech That Survives Shocks and Strengthens Communities

Afternoon Session

1:00 - 3:00 — Hacking Session
Teams build and refine their solutions
Light refreshments provided

3:00 - 3:15 — Photo Session 1
Group photos and team snapshots

3:15 - 4:00 — Lunch Break
Full meal provided

4:00 - 4:30 — Speaker 3
Barnabas Zakariya
Topic: Beyond the Airdrop: The ‘Proof-of-Work’ Pathway to a High-Value Web3 Career

4:30 - 4:45 — Mini-Game 2
Second energizer and networking

Evening Session

4:45 - 6:00 — Live Demo Presentations
13 teams × 5 minutes each
Showcase of regenerative solutions

6:00 - 6:15 — Q&A Session
Open floor for questions from audience and teams

6:15 - 6:40 — Closing Remarks
NextTrend Hub & WADA organizers

Event wrap-up
Next steps for teams
Timeline for results announcement
Dinner service begins

6:40 - 7:00 — Networking & Photos
Final networking session with food

Event Photos

Event Video

What Happens After This Event

This Demo & Hacking Day is a celebration of the journey and a showcase of progress, but it’s not the end!

Timeline for Results

📅 January 6, 2026 — Local Winners Announcement
NextTrend Hub announces Top 3 local winners
Prize pool: 1,000 ADA (500 / 300 / 200)

📅 January 9, 2026 — Continental Top 5 Winners
CATS announces Top 5 continental winners from all participating hubs across Africa

What Teams Should Do

All Teams:

Continue refining your solutions
Complete all documentation pages
Prepare final voice notes and evidence
Stay engaged with the CATS community

For Local Winner Candidates:

Ensure all 7 team pages are complete
Prototypes fully deployed and accessible
Prepare for final evaluation by January 6

Location Details

Cafe One Yaba
3rd Floor, Cinema Building
1-11 Commercial Ave, Yaba
Lagos, Nigeria

📍 G94F+GM9, Commercial Ave, Sabo Yaba, Lagos 101245

Audience: Open to all (Participants, Developers, Community Leaders, Investors, Web3 Enthusiasts)
Registration: Free entry with complimentary food and refreshments
Parking: Available at venue