Blockf3st Africa '26
New Trade Routes β Bringing Africa Onchain
The singular event your brand needs to reach the eager African audience of over 200 million+ Web3 and AI users of tomorrow. After an unforgettable roadshow in South Africa, the main event lands in Lagos this October.
New Trade Routes: Bringing Africa Onchain
Six tracks shaping the future of African tech, Web3 and AI.
AI & Crypto
Where intelligence meets ownership. Exploring the convergence reshaping the next decade.
Government & Policy
Direct dialogue with regulators, lawmakers, and ecosystem shapers.
Investment & Funding
Bridging founders with the capital fueling Africa's next wave.
Technical Infrastructure
The protocols, primitives, and rails powering what comes next.
Creative Economy
Music, art, fashion, and culture meeting Web3 and AI.
Talent & Career Launchpad
Where Africa's brightest builders meet their next opportunity.
A Festival, Not Just an Event
Three weeks of programming. One unforgettable week in Lagos.
Hackathon
Builders from across Africa shipping real products with real prizes.
Co-Working Week
Open workspace for hackathon participants.
Hackathon Review
Judging, demos, and finalist selection.
Workshop + The Back Room
Hands-on workshops and the Founders Corner.
Main Conference & Convention
The flagship day β keynotes, tracks and the expo floor.
The Mixer
Closing celebration. Deals get done here.
2025 was massive
Building on Our Success
15K+
Registrations
2025
12K+
Attendees
2025
20+
Speakers
Industry Leaders
54+
Countries
Represented
Fresh from the South Africa roadshow Β· next stop Lagos
We took it to Cape Town
May 5-11, 2026 β a week of builder meetups, sessions and experiences that brought Africa's Web3 community together across South Africa. The roadshow set the stage for the main event in Lagos.
View the South Africa recap
Why Attend?
Africa's premier blockchain conference bringing builders, founders, and investors together
57%
Nigerians Unbanked
70%
Under 30
$3.3 Tn
Global Web3 Market
30+
African Countries
The Superbowl of Web3
Blockf3st Africa represents the biggest gathering of Web3 minds on the continent. It is where the next generation of builders are inspired.
Connect
Connect with amazing like minds who want to change what web3 offers to Africa. Network with founders, investors, and government officials.
Learn
Learn about various cutting edge technologies utilized by web3 companies around the world through live panels and masterclasses.
Build
Be inspired by sessions, and go on to build the next unicorn solution for a ready African and global market.
Access Africa's $3.3Tn Web3 Market
70% of attendees are decision makers from founders to government officials. Direct access to Africa's top web3 talent pool.
Government Backing
Blockf3st Africa has policy influence and government backing. Year-round community engagement, not just a single day event.
Become a Sponsor
Position your brand at Africa's premier Web3 event. Get direct access to 15,000+ registered attendees, decision makers, and founders shaping the future of blockchain in Africa.
Get Our Sponsorship Deck
Interested in sponsoring Blockf3st Africa 2026? Reach out to us and we'll share our comprehensive sponsorship deck with all available packages and benefits.
They've Graced Our Stage
World-class thought leaders, founders, and policymakers who have shaped the conversation at Blockfest Africa
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Previous Partners
These incredible companies shared our vision at Blockfest Africa 2025 and brought many new eyes to their brand
Be part of 2026's Web3 Revolution
We took the movement across Africa in 2026 β after the South Africa roadshow, the main event lands in Lagos this October. Attend, showcase your brand, or sponsor the future of Africa's web3 ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Africa's premier Web3 conference