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

Speakers 2026

The voices on this stage.

Engineers, founders and engineering leaders who are building today. Names are revealed as they confirm.

  • Confirmed speakers4
  • Engineering Done RightNovember 28 – 29, 2026

The line-up

First on stage.

  • 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.

The bar

Who gets on this stage.

No motivational talks. No product pitches. Every 2026 speaker must clear the same bar:

  • Has built or maintained a production system used by real users
  • Has made architectural decisions with long-term consequences
  • Can articulate trade-offs, not just outcomes
  • Is currently practicing engineering, not just teaching it
  • Can speak honestly about failure

The formats

Four ways to take the stage.

  • Keynote

    One strong idea, from someone who put it into production. It frames the day.

  • Technical deep dive

    Scaling, security, DevOps: the detail, the numbers and the trade-offs.

  • Builder showcase

    Real projects on stage, presented by the students and builders who made them.

  • Open debate

    Engineering questions argued in public, with the room as the opposing side.

In the room

Hear them in person.

Register and follow the speaker announcements.