ABDS 2026

Africa Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 Summit 2026

About the Event & Organizer
The Africa Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 Summit (ABDS) 2026 is set to take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. This high-profile gathering will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders from across the continent to explore the transformative potential of Blockchain Technology, DeFi, and Web3 applications in Africa. Participants can expect an engaging program filled with keynote speeches, interactive panel sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration, highlight emerging trends, and identify investment possibilities in the region’s rapidly evolving digital finance landscape
In 2025, the event welcomed hundreds of people, with many speakers, companies, and tech experts attending. It had exciting talks, panel discussions, workshops, live demos, and startup pitch contests.

Speakers, Founders & Web3 Leaders
ABDS brings together some of the best minds in blockchain and crypto. Past speakers included: Sudeep Saxena – Co-founder of CoinGabbar, Utulu Chekwube Hope – BTCWire, Tochi Emerole – Quidax, Innocent Ozuluoha – Blum.io, Sramana Mitra – One Million by One Million

Plus, leaders from Yellow Card, Selar, Platnova, Zone, and more.
ABDS 2026 will feature new voices from across Africa and the world – from builders and regulators to investors and educators.

Sponsors & Exhibitors
The summit brings together: Blockchain companies & Crypto Wallets, DeFi tools for savings, lending & trading, Web3 apps, NFT creators & game developers, Mobile money & CBDC projects, Startups, VCs & tech hubs

Sponsors get great visibility on stage, booths, media, and more. Exhibitors get to meet real users, buyers, and investors in the fast-growing African tech space.

Why You Should Attend ABDS 2026

Learn New Things – Hear from African and global tech experts

Find Investment Ideas – Discover new crypto and DeFi projects

Meet People – Talk to developers, founders, and investors

Build Your Skills – Join workshops, coding contests, and demos

Focus on Africa – Explore mobile money, digital ID, farming tech, and more

Shape the Future – Be part of building Africa’s blockchain story

What to Watch For in 2026

Young Talent & New Startups

News About Crypto Rules & Digital Currencies

New DeFi Tools Built for Africa

Real-Life Tech for Health, Farming & Banking

Hackathons & Startup Pitch Contests

Final Word
The Africa Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 Summit 2026 is the place to be for anyone excited about Africa’s tech and crypto future. Learn, invest, connect, and grow with the best minds in blockchain.