Where Africa's builders connect, collaborate and grow.
We connect all year. This December, we come together at DevCon26.
- 6000+Community Members
Developers, Designers, Founders, Hackers and Makers across Africa.
- 10+Years
Building Community since 2015.
We exist because Africa's builders deserve a community that takes them seriously.
DevCongress is a movement. No paywalls, no gatekeeping — just builders helping builders grow across Africa and beyond.
Join the community- 01
Build capacity & confidence through community led mentorship.
Over 500+ professionals upskilled through mentorship, events, and hands-on feedback.
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Expose tech talents to a rich array of resources.
30+ community sessions, 100+ shared resources, and growing.
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Contribute to innovative and community-driven projects that create real impact.
Contributed to 10+ community-led tools powering innovation across Africa.
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Harness the collective strength of community to solve real problems.
From solo learners to startup founders, we connect and grow together.
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Build the changemakers who shape a nation's technology policy & future.
From community organising to national policy discussions, DevCongress members are agents of change — shaping the future of technology and society across Africa.
What we do
Community-built programs, open to everyone. No barriers.
- Completed
DevCongress Unicef Hack25
A week of collaboration and creative problem-solving. Teams build real products in 48 hours.
- Ongoing
Echo Podcast
Stories and lessons from African builders. Real experiences from engineers, founders, and product makers on the continent.
Learn more → - Active
Chale Code
Our mentorship program for up-and-coming developers. Structured guidance from experienced engineers in the community.
- Ongoing
What Are You Building?
A showcase of projects from our members. Share what you are working on and get feedback from the community.
- Ongoing
#HowToBuild
Guides for creators and founders shipping real products. Practical knowledge on taking ideas from zero to production.
Learn more → - Ongoing
Project Night
A weekly virtual gathering to work on our personal projects, and share learnings. Message @aberkowitz your email for an invite.
Learn more →
See you at our big gathering.
Where we show up
UpcomingDevCongress October Meetup
DevCongress Meetups are builder-focused gatherings for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts who want to learn from real-world experiences and connect with others building in the ecosystem. The goal is simple: learn from people who are actively building and shipping, and share knowledge. Whether you're an experienced engineer, an early-career developer, or someone exploring new technologies, you’ll find practical insights and meaningful conversations.
UpcomingAccra Lawtech Hangout 2026
Accra Lawtech Hangout (ALH) is the flagship annual gathering of the Legal Tech Lounge community, bringing together people working across law, technology, data, business and policy to explore how technology is shaping the future of legal services and African trade. Now in its 4th edition, ALH has grown into a space where lawyers, tech professionals, founders, fintech leaders, policymakers, innovators and business leaders come together to learn, exchange ideas, build connections and discuss the systems shaping Africa’s digital future. This year’s theme, “Building the Rails of African Trade: Law, Data & Digital Systems,” looks beyond technology itself to the rules, data and digital infrastructure needed to make cross-border trade work better across Africa. We’re bringing together 1,000+ attendees and 25+ speakers from 20+ countries for a day of practical conversations, new ideas, meaningful connections and a closer look at what it takes to build the systems behind Africa’s next chapter of growth.
PastDevCongress Project Night
Weekly virtual meetup to share what we've been working on, and dedicate some quiet working time to pushing our project forward. Come bring a project, bring a book, something to cook or learn. It doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to share your learnings. Message @aberkowitz ahead of time for a link to the virtual event, and commit to showing up on time.
The people behind it
A volunteer-run community. No hierarchy, no corporate structure — just builders.
Andrew Smith
Anthony Acquah
Blossom Dugbatey
Bubunyo Nyavor
Claude Ayitey
Edem Kumodzi
Elorm Adjaho
Francis Addai
Nathan Sodja
Saviour Kirk Agbenyegah
Stefan Froelich
Yaw Boakye
Built with support
Keep DevCongress running.
DevCongress is community-funded without the strings of corporate backing. Your contribution keeps the lights on and the community growing.
- 01Monthly meetups across Ghana
- 02Dedicated Support Programs
- 03Community Tools and Shared Resources
- 04Critical Infrastructure to Run the Community