AFRICA BLOCKCHAIN FESTIVAL

Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 – Shaping Africa’s Future with AI and Web3

About the Event 

The Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) is a landmark pan-African tech gathering that brings together thought leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, and developers across the Web3, blockchain, and AI ecosystem. Set for November 7–9, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, the festival is expected to attract over 5,000 attendees at the Kigali Convention Centre. More than just a conference, ABF seeks to reshape the narrative of Africa as a global leader in tech innovation, focusing on real-world, high-impact applications of blockchain and AI across public infrastructure, financial inclusion, tokenization, and language-centric AI solutions. Participants can expect keynote talks, panel sessions, interactive workshops, a hackathon, curated networking (including a formal Deal Room), an exhibiting hall with 40+ startups and companies, and even a Kigali Innovation Tour showcasing Rwanda’s vibrant tech ecosystem and cultural heritage

Who Will Be There

Over 5,000 people will attend — including tech leaders, startup founders, investors, government leaders, and students. They will come to share ideas, build new things, and create smart solutions using blockchain and AI.

What Will Happen

40+ Exhibitor Booths: Tech companies and startups will show off their projects.

Workshops: Learn how to build with Blockchain and AI.

Startup Pitches: Watch new businesses pitch their ideas to investors.

Hackathon: Developers will build real solutions using Web3 Ecosystem.

Networking: Meet people who can help you grow your business or project.

Policy Roundtables: Talk with leaders about rules for using these new technologies.

Kigali Innovation Tour: Explore Rwanda’s growing tech scene in the city.

Speakers & Leaders

ABF 2025 will feature top voices from Africa and around the world. Expect talks from blockchain builders, AI experts, startup founders, and government officials. While the full speaker list is coming soon, past festivals included experts in local language AI, stablecoins for money access, and digital infrastructure.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

There will be 40+ companies showcasing tools and platforms. They support the event to help grow Africa’s digital future.

Why You Should Attend

Big audience: Meet people from across Africa and beyond.

Real-world topics: Learn how AI and blockchain can solve African problems.

Funding opportunities: Pitch your startup or find business partners.

Shape the future: Help create rules for fair and safe tech use.

Explore Kigali: Visit Rwanda’s digital hubs and see innovation in action.

What to Watch For

Keynote speeches on AI + blockchain

Live startup pitches and hackathon demos

Training sessions on new tools and tech

Panels about digital money, local language AI, and regulations

One-on-one meetings with investors

Summary

Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 is not just a tech event — it’s a movement. It brings together smart minds to build a better digital future for Africa using AI and blockchain. With thousands of people, exciting programs, and powerful connections, this festival is the place to be for anyone who believes in Africa’s tech future.