National Art Theatre, LagosOctober 22–24, 2026
Blockf3st
Africa ’26
New Trade Routes: Bringing Africa Onchain
Three days of building, networking and dealmaking with 5,000+ founders, engineers, investors and policymakers.
-- days left on early bird pricing
The South Africa roadshow is a wrap.
LAGOS · OCTOBER 22–24, 2026
New Trade Routes: Bringing Africa Onchain
Six tracks across 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
One weekend in Lagos.
Workshop + The Back Room
Hands-on workshops and the Founders Corner.
Main Conference & Convention
Keynotes, tracks and the expo floor.
The Mixer
Closing celebration. Deals get done here.
EARLY BIRD · ENDS AUGUST 30, 2026
Three Days. Ten Passes.
Come for the conference, add the workshops, or take the room where deals get done.
Conference Day
Friday, October 23. Main stage, exhibition floor, 3,500 people.
- BUIDL PASS
- BRIDGE PASS
- BECOME PASS
- CORPORATE CIRCLE
From
₦7,500
Workshop & The Back Room
Thursday, October 22. Workshops in the morning, the closed-door founder and investor room in the evening.
- BUIDL PLUS
- BECOME PLUS
- FOUNDER CIRCLE
From
₦11,250
VIP & All Access
Priority entry, the speakers lounge, and the rooms where introductions happen.
- PRIME PASS
- EXEC PASS
- ALL ACCESS PASS
From
₦150,000
Non-refundable · transferable until October 16, 2026
OUR SPEAKERS
They've Graced Our Stage
Founders, policymakers and thought leaders who have shaped the conversation at Blockfest Africa
Want to speak at Blockf3st Africa 2026?
South Africa roadshow · next stop Lagos
2025 was massive
Building on Our Success
15K+
Registrations
2025
12K+
Attendees
2025
20+
Speakers
Industry Leaders
54+
Countries
Represented
SOUTH AFRICA · THAT'S A WRAP
We took it to Cape Town
May 5-11, 2026. A week of builder meetups, sessions and experiences across South Africa, before the main event in Lagos.
View the South Africa recap
Why Attend?
Three days across AI, Web3, venture capital, technology, culture and careers
57%
Nigerians Unbanked
70%
Under 30
$3.3 Tn
Global Web3 Market
30+
African Countries
The Superbowl of Web3
Blockf3st Africa is the continent's biggest gathering of Web3 and AI minds, where the next generation of builders gets inspired.
Connect
Meet founders, investors and government officials changing what Web3 and AI offer Africa.
Learn
Live panels and masterclasses cover the cutting edge technologies Web3 and AI companies use around the world.
Build
Turn sessions into the next unicorn, built 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, with year-round community engagement, not just a single day event.
Early bird pricing until August 30, 2026
2025 PARTNERS
Previous Partners
These companies shared our vision at Blockfest Africa 2025, and brought new eyes to their brand.
Be part of 2026's Web3 & AI Revolution
We took the movement across Africa in 2026. After the South Africa roadshow, the main event lands in Lagos this October. Attend, showcase your brand, or sponsor.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Become a Sponsor
Reach 15,000+ registered attendees, decision makers, and founders across Africa.
Get Our Sponsorship Deck
Email or message us and we'll send the Blockf3st Africa 2026 deck with all packages and benefits.