CodeConnect 2026 · Nov 28 – 29 · Douala. Registration is open. Reserve my place →

CodeConnect 2026 · Edition 4 · This year’s theme

Engineering Done Right.

Leading gathering of players across Cameroon’s tech ecosystem.

Douala, CameroonNovember 28 – 29, 2026Day 1 · Krystal Palace · Akwa

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Day 2 · 29 NovBuilders Connect · the community day
Presented by CodingHQScrollDay 1 · Saturday, November 28 · 08:00 AM

Why CodeConnect

Two days that move your engineering forward.

CodeConnect is not a beginner bootcamp, a career fair, or a networking party with a conference badge attached. It’s built for developers who are already shipping code — and want to go further.

Why attend
  • Learn from working expertsKeynotes and deep dives on scaling systems, security and DevOps — delivered by people who currently practice engineering, not just teach it.
  • Show what you’ve builtBuilder showcases put real projects on stage — in 2025, students and builders demoed AI, assistive tech and e-commerce products to a full house.
  • Meet the whole ecosystemDevelopers, founders, students and corporate partners in one venue. The 2025 edition alone brought 150+ new members into the CodingHQ community.
  • Say the quiet part out loudOpen engineering debates and honest story-sharing — the trade-offs, the failures, and what production actually looks like here.

Speakers 2026

Speakers

2026 speakers are announced as they confirm. Swipe through the line-up.

All speakers
  • Tata Derek

    Tata Derek

    Cybersecurity Leader | Red Team Expert | Ethical Hacker | Trainer & Mentor

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    With a deep passion for cybersecurity and a track record of delivering impactful security solutions, I specialize in offensive security, threat detection, and digital forensics. As a Lead Red Team Engineer, Security Auditor, and Penetration Tester, I work at the forefront of cybersecurity, identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening defences, and ensuring organizations stay ahead of evolving threats.

  • Samuel BAKON

    Samuel BAKON

    IT PROJECT MANAGER | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | TECH LEAD | DEVOPS

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    I have proven expertise in the design and development of innovative digital solutions, digital transformation project management, search engine optimisation (SEO), UI/UX, and the automation and deployment of solutions across a range of contexts. I have had the opportunity to work with teams from a wide range of sectors, including fintech, agriculture, enterprise resource planning (ERP), e-commerce, technical support, executive training, and many others.

  • Nghokeng Daniel Stéphane

    Nghokeng Daniel Stéphane

    Senior Backend Developer | MSc in Information Systems & Software Engineering | Laravel Certified

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    I am a Senior Backend Developer with over eight years of experience building production software in PHP (Laravel) and Go. I have worked at Maviance PLC, led development teams, and hold an MSc in Information Systems and Software Engineering. Laravel certified.

  • David Takor

    David Takor

    Digital Strategy , PR & Talent Management

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    As an expert Marketing and Communications person, companies leverage my expertise in marketing and digital strategies to drive impactful campaigns and optimise customer engagement. With over a decade of experience, I have spearheaded initiatives that align with market trends and business objectives, ensuring measurable success in digital transformation.

By the numbers

One serious room, once a year.

CodeConnect exists so that the people building Cameroon’s software — and the companies that depend on them — get one serious room, once a year.

300+
Developers expected
2
Days of engineering
230
Attendees in 2025
4th
Edition — biggest yet

In 2025, we planned for 200 attendees. 230 showed up.

See the 2025 gallery

The format

Two days, two jobs.

Day 1 is the conference — a full engineering agenda at Krystal Palace. Day 2 is Builders Connect — the community day.

See the programme

Day 1 · Main event

Engineering Conference

Krystal Palace · Akwa · 08:00 AM

Keynotes, technical deep dives, builder showcases and open engineering debates — a full day for people who ship.

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Day 2 · Community day

Builders Connect

Black and White Bonanjo

A relaxed but intentional community day — structured roundtables by technical topic, founder circles, honest engineering story-sharing, and peer-led technical discussion.

Not a festival. Not a party.

When a senior developer leaves CodeConnect, they should be able to say:
“I did not know I could do things this way.”

Who it’s for

Built for people who build.

  • Student
  • Software engineer
  • Product / Design
  • Engineering leader
  • Exhibitors

    • Show your product to developers who ship
    • Talk directly with your future users
    • Stands allocated on request
    Book a stand
  • Businesses

    • Meet the ecosystem’s engineers
    • Find technical partners
    • See real projects demoed live
    For businesses
  • Investors

    • Meet builders before everyone else
    • Founder circles on Day 2
    • Join the investor list
    For investors

The venue

Krystal Palace, Akwa.

Krystal Palace in Akwa hosts CodeConnect 2026. These images show the conference venue.

Day 1 · Saturday, November 28

Krystal Palace · Akwa, Douala

Frequently asked

Before you come.

Everything you need to plan your visit. Something else?

contact@coding-hq.com
When and where is CodeConnect 2026?

November 28 – 29, 2026. Day 1 is at Krystal Palace · Akwa from 08:00 AM. Day 2: Black and White Bonanjo. Venue and travel.

How do I register?

Fill in the registration form: it asks only for the essentials and takes under a minute. A confirmed registration gets its PNG ticket immediately, and by email too.

What happens if the room is full?

Capacity is limited. Beyond it, your request joins the waitlist, and the confirmation screen tells you plainly whether your place is confirmed or waitlisted.

What do I bring on the day?

Your ticket, on your phone or printed. Its barcode is scanned at the door and contains no personal data.

I lost my ticket. What now?

Email contact@coding-hq.com from the address you registered with and the team can send it again.

Who is CodeConnect for?

Developers who already ship code and want to go further, plus students, product and design people, engineering leaders and the companies in the ecosystem.

How can my company take part?

Become a partner, book a stand, or see what CodeConnect offers businesses.

See you in Douala

Be in the room.

Register for CodeConnect 2026 — it takes less than a minute. November 28 – 29, 2026 · Krystal Palace · Akwa.