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Join Africa's largest Go conference! Experience two days of knowledge sharing, networking, and innovation in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya.
Africa's Premier Go Conference
We are pleased to announce the third annual GopherCon Africa conference. Two days of amazing talks, plentiful networking opportunities, and great socials. GopherCon Africa offers the most up-to-date Go programming information and training.
Expert-Led Sessions
Learn from industry leaders and Go experts through keynotes, technical talks, and workshops.
Networking
Connect with hundreds of Go developers, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.
Social Events
Enjoy social gatherings, lightning talks, and cultural experiences unique to Africa.
How to accidentally lose $2million to API breaking changes
Effective Testing Strategies for Large Data Inserts into PostgreSQL Tables
Go for Infrastructure Test Automation
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Watch all our previous talks and get excited for what's coming at GopherCon Africa 2026.
Returning for our 3rd year
We are pleased to announce the third annual GopherCon Africa conference. Two days of amazing talks, plentiful networking opportunities and great socials. GopherCon Africa offers the most up-to-date Go programming information and training.
Read about the eventCall for Speakers is Open!
Share your expertise and passion for Go with the GopherCon Africa community. We're looking for engaging talks that cover a wide range of Go topics.
Submit your proposalThe talks were truly inspiring, with deep insights into efficiency and performance in solutions, the importance of testing, and the value of clean coding. We also explored the power of interfaces and how they drive better software design
I enjoyed the #Gc24 with @nairobi_gophers with @gophers_africa. Made friends in it, its the first of many
It's been my absolute honor to attend the first @gophers_africa conference in Nairobi. There's so much knowledge and learning. Backend devs are hella too ✨ Go sounds pretty 💅🏼💅🏼
Tickets
Conference - KSH 3,000
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Conference - Student: KSH 1,500
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Misc: Extra Swag
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Scholarships
We are happy to offer diversity scholarships to support members of underrepresented groups who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the conference. Please apply using this form. Applications close on [ To be announced ] (end-of-day WAT).
Refund policy
We offer refunds for all requests made before [ To be announced ] (end-of-day WAT). There will be a 10% fee for all refunds to cover ticketing and payment processing costs.
Our Past Partners
Thank you to these amazing organizations who supported GopherCon Africa in previous years.
Platinum Partners
Empowering Go developers worldwide
Gold Partners
API monitoring and debugging made easy
Building the future of business partnerships
Visa Information
Essential information for international attendees
🌍 Traveling to Kenya
Everything you need to know about obtaining a Kenyan visa or eTA
International attendees planning to visit Kenya for GopherCon Africa 2026 will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or visa depending on their nationality. The official Kenyan government website provides comprehensive information about eTA requirements, visa types, application procedures, and lists countries exempt from eTA requirements.
Important Notice
We strongly recommend starting your eTA application process well in advance of the conference date. Processing times may vary, and some countries may require additional documentation. Check the official website for the most up-to-date requirements and exempt countries list.
📋 eTA Application Tips
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If you have questions about the eTA process or visa requirements, feel free to reach out to our team.
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