Africa Blockchain Festival returns to Nairobi in October
The three-day event will run from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme “Capital, Code and Continuity: Building Africa's Permanent Digital Economy.”
The Africa Blockchain Festival will be making a return to Nairobi in October, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the future of digital technologies in Africa. The three-day event, set to take place from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre, will explore themes such as capital, code, and continuity, focusing on how blockchain and artificial intelligence can drive Africa's digital economy forward.
The festival will serve as a platform for networking and collaboration among founders, venture capital firms, financial institutions, developers, regulators, and technology companies. It aims to facilitate discussions on blockchain, AI, digital finance, cybersecurity, tokenization, and other emerging technologies. Additionally, the 2026 edition of the festival will be held concurrently with the World Token Summit, offering even more opportunities for engagement and knowledge-sharing.
Olubunmi Fabanwo, co-founder and CEO of the Africa Blockchain Festival, emphasized the potential of blockchain technology to address critical challenges such as financial inclusion, public services, and trade. She highlighted that blockchain can provide Africa with the necessary digital foundations to benefit future generations.
The festival's return to Nairobi is particularly significant as Kenya continues to strengthen its technology and fintech ecosystem. This includes the advancement of mobile money, digital finance, and artificial intelligence. Nairobi has emerged as a suitable platform for bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across the continent to collaborate on digital technologies.
The Africa Blockchain Festival builds upon the success of its inaugural edition held in Kigali, Rwanda, and is expected to attract a diverse audience of delegates from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. Discussions during the event will cover a wide range of topics, including tokenized assets, cross-border payments, digital identity, enterprise blockchain, startup investment, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies.
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