AWDEC 2025 Conference will be held on 27st November 2025, Abia, Nigeria.
AWDEC 2025: Africa Web3 & Decentralized Economy Congress
The Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference 2025 (often styled as AWDEC 2025), organized by Block-Scholars Africa, is a landmark gathering focused on exploring the intersection of blockchain, Web3 technologies, and the digital economy in Africa. It is slated for November in Aba, Abia State, and aims to bring together innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and technologists to engage in dialogue, share ideas, and showcase emerging solutions.
The event is organized by Block-Scholars Africa, a group that teaches and researches Blockchain and Crypto.
They also work with governments and investors to make sure this new technology is safe and useful for everyone.
Here is what they expect for 2025:
Attendees: More than 3000+ people, including developers, founders, investors, teachers, and government leaders.
Speakers: Around 20 experts, such as company founders, policy makers, and well-known crypto voices.
Exhibitors: About 100 projects will show their apps, games, and tools.
Media: Over 50 news groups will report on the event.
AWDEC 2025 will welcome: Founders of African crypto and Web3 companies. Government leaders who set the rules for digital money. Professors and researchers who study blockchain and how it can help people. Popular Web3 Community leaders from Africa and beyond. Investors are looking for new projects to support. These guests will give talks, join panels, lead workshops, and help judge startup pitches.
Many partners will support the event, such as:
Top Sponsors – big crypto platforms like exchanges and wallet companies.
Tech Partners – security experts, legal advisors, and research labs.
Media Partners – African and global news outlets that cover technology and crypto.
Startups – new projects that will share demos and meet visitors.
The exhibition area will let people try products, meet teams, and see the newest ideas.
AWDEC 2025 is a great chance to:
Learn from Leaders – Hear about the future of Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and crypto rules in Africa.
Meet People – Talk with founders, builders, and investors to start new partnerships.
Find Investments – Discover early projects and talented teams.
Understand Regulations – Get updates on how African countries handle crypto laws.
Join Workshops – Take part in coding labs, hackathons, and hands-on training.
Show Your Brand – Sponsors and projects can share their work with a focused audience.
During the congress, look out for:
Big Keynotes – Important talks and new announcements about African blockchain plans.
Panel Discussions – Topics like DeFi for banking the unbanked, NFTs in art and culture, and building stronger blockchains.
Startup Pitches – Young companies presenting their ideas to investors.
Hackathons – Developers building apps and smart contracts live.
Policy Talks – Honest conversations between governments and crypto founders.
Demo Floor – Live demos of wallets, apps, and security tools.
Media Updates – Fresh news, partnerships, and product launches.
AWDEC 2025 is the place to see how Africa is shaping the next generation of the internet.
Whether you are a developer, investor, student, or policymaker, you will find ideas, friends, and opportunities here.
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