W3NODE 2025

W3Node 2025 – Africa’s Top Web3 Developer & Community Summit

About the Event & Organizer

W3Node 2025 is billed as Africa’s premier Web3 developer conference and hackathon, scheduled to take place from 6 to 8 November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Over three days, it aims to bring together developers, founders, community leads, and ecosystem stakeholders with a mix of keynotes, technical workshops, a hackathon, and opportunities to engage with investors. The hackathon itself is structured around tracks like Payments & Stablecoins, Identity & Security, Decentralized AI & DePIN, and Gaming & Entertainment. A “Node Engine Travel Grant” is offered to outstanding applicants, covering travel, accommodation, and meals for those selected.

The event is organized by Mothore Foundry, a team focused on growing Africa’s tech talent and linking local innovation with the global Web3 World.

Dates & Venue

November 6–8, 2025
Cape Town, South Africa

W3Node 2025 will run for three exciting days filled with: A conference featuring talks and panels, Workshops for hands-on learning, an expo floor showcasing projects, and A 3-day hackathon called Node Engine.

In 2025, the team aims to make it even bigger and better, with more guests, sponsors, and media partners joining in.

Speakers, KOLs & Founders

W3Node 2025 will welcome leading experts and innovators from across Web3, fintech, gaming, identity, and AI. Some of the confirmed speakers include: Robert Franklin III – Managing Partner, RFS Consulting, Monica Singer – Professor & Blockchain Leader, Consensys, Brenton Naicker – Head of Growth, CV Labs, Craig Risi – Head of Engineering, Old Mutual, Eric Annan – CEO & Founder, AYAHQ, Nonkululeko Ntuli – Community Manager, HER DAO South Africa, and Allan Mag’eni – Developer, Filecoin

The event also invites new speakers—visionary builders, founders, and community leaders—to share their stories and insights.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

W3Node’s motto for sponsors is “Accelerate the BUIDLers, shape the future.”
Sponsors get to showcase their products, connect with top talent, and grow their brand in the African Web3 scene.

?? Sponsor applications are open until September 15, 2025.
Sponsors can also apply to have their experts featured as speakers.

The Expo Floor will feature: Web3 startups, Blockchain and fintech projects, Infrastructure and dev tool providers, Accelerators and investor networks

Expect a strong media presence, including crypto blogs, Web3 podcasts, and tech outlets covering key talks and hackathon results.

Why You Should Attend W3Node 2025

Connect with Africa’s Web3 Community: Meet developers, founders, and creators who are building Africa’s digital future. Learn how blockchain is solving real-world problems in the region.

Learn & Grow Your Skills: Attend keynotes, coding sessions, and workshops. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll leave with new tools and ideas.

Build and Showcase Projects: Join the Node Engine Hackathon to create real products, win prizes, and get noticed by investors and mentors.

Network & Explore Opportunities: Meet founders, investors, and top ecosystem builders. You could find partners, co-founders, or even your next job.

Travel Grants for Builders: Selected developers can receive scholarships covering travel, stay, and meals, making the event accessible to more talent across Africa.

What to Expect at W3Node 2025

Keep an eye out for:

Big announcements and partnerships between blockchain projects.

Hackathon winners showing real-world blockchain use cases.

New developer tools and SDKs were unveiled on the expo floor.

Talks focused on African innovation — remittances, identity, and fintech.

Community and DevRel sessions on growing Web3 engagement.

Tracks on governance, identity, and security, shaping trust in Web3.

Cross-technology trends like AI + Web3, DePIN, and gaming.

Investor insights revealing where Web3 capital is heading in 2026.

In Summary

W3Node 2025 is the heart of Africa’s Web3 revolution — a place where bright minds build, learn, and share ideas that can shape the Future of Blockchain in Africa and beyond. For more Crypto Events in Cape Town, visit our website, Coin Gabbar.