Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 marks the 12th edition of one of Africa's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency conferences.The conference, which is being hosted by Bitcoin Events, will be held in Gauteng, South Africa, on October 15, 2026. The conference schedule and exact location will be revealed in advance of the event. With 11,270+ attendees, 410+ speakers, and participation from 165+ countries, the event is anticipated to bring together business executives, investors, developers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the most recent developments in blockchain technology and digital assets.
Blockchain adoption, digital assets, Web3, tokenisation, decentralised finance (DeFi), stablecoins, digital finance, regulation, and interoperability are all topics covered in keynote addresses, panel discussions, educational workshops, and networking sessions during the conference. It offers a platform for business opportunities, cooperation, and knowledge exchange throughout Africa's expanding blockchain ecosystem.
Important Themes of the Conference
-Adoption of Digital Assets in Africa-Cryptocurrency Investment Opportunities
-Blockchain Scalability & Interoperability
-Tokenisation of Real-world Assets
-Regulation and Compliance
-The Future of Digital Finance
-Digital Currency Rails and Stablecoins
-Integration of TradFi and Web3
Event Highlights
-Learn from professionals in digital assets and blockchain around the world.-Examine how blockchain technology is being used in Africa.
-Participate in expert panel discussions and interactive workshops.
-Attend networking events to meet innovators and leaders in the field.
-Learn about new developments in digital finance, tokenisation, Web3, and stablecoins.
Speakers
-Leopoldt Jansen van Vuuren – Head of On-Chain Analytics, Provenance-Ryan Kirkley – Keynote Speaker | Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network
-Gillian Darko – Group Vice President of Strategy, Yellow Card
-Lerato Lamola – Managing Executive, TransUnion
-Simon Marland – Managing Executive: RCB, Business Intelligence, RPA & Web3, Nedbank
-Mercy Emmanuel – Stablecoin & Blockchain Commercial Leader | Fintech Growth Strategist, Flutterwave
-Stafford Masie – Executive Chairman, Africa Bitcoin Corporation
-Candice Dawkshas – CEO, Schindlers Digital Assets | Co-Founder, SchindlersX | Attorney
-Sean Emery – Founder & CEO, RainFin
-Hari Chaitanya – Executive Head, Investor Services & Cash Clearing, Standard Bank Group Africa
-Wiehann Olivier – Partner | Global Co-Head of Digital Assets, Forvis Mazars
-Carel de Jager – CEO & Founder, Silver Sixpence
Who can Attend?
-Blockchain founders-Institutional investors
-FinTech professionals
-Blockchain developers
-Government regulators
-Technology entrepreneurs