Volunteer at SMCON26
Run the mountainwith us.
SMCON26 runs on people. Join the volunteer crew for three days in Buea, 12–14 November 2026, and help welcome founders, investors, students and guests to the biggest community tech event in Cameroon.
Why volunteer
What you take home.
Behind the scenes
See how a three-day conference for thousands of people comes together, from the first set-up to the last session.
The network
Work alongside founders, speakers, investors and the organising team of the Silicon Mountain community.
Skills that count
Event operations, hospitality, media and teamwork under pressure, with a volunteer certificate at the end.
Crew kit and access
A crew T-shirt, meals on shift days and access to the sessions you are not working.
Roles
Pick where you help.
Welcome & registration
Check guests in, hand out badges and point everyone to the right room.
Stage & speakers
Keep sessions on time, look after speakers and run the microphones.
Competitions
Support the Pitch Contest, the Code Battle & Hackathon and the AI Movie Contest.
Exhibition floor
Help exhibitors set up and guide visitors around the stands at Mountain Hotel.
Media & content
Photos, short videos and live posts that tell the SMCON26 story.
Logistics & hospitality
Venues, transport between sites, catering and the Gala Night.
How it works
Four steps to the crew.
Apply
Fill in the form below. It takes about five minutes.
Short call
The volunteer team calls shortlisted applicants on WhatsApp.
Training
One briefing session in Buea before the event, with your role and shifts.
Event days
Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 November, in shifts that leave time to enjoy SMCON26.
Apply
Join the volunteer crew.
Applications are reviewed as they arrive. Shortlisted volunteers get a short call and an invitation to the training session.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone aged 18 or over who can be in Buea on the days they choose. Students are very welcome.
Is volunteering paid?
No. Volunteers receive a crew T-shirt, meals on shift days, a certificate and access to the sessions they are not working.
How much time does it take?
One training session before the event and at least one full day between 12 and 14 November. Tell us your availability in the form.
Be part of
the crew.
Three days in Buea, behind the scenes of SMCON26.