Set for November 7–9, 2025, the inaugural event aims to position Africa as a global blockchain and AI powerhouse.
In a bold move to unify Africa’s blockchain and emerging tech ecosystem, former Binance Africa Affiliate Manager, Olubunmi Fabanwo, has officially launched the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF). Scheduled to take place from November 7–9, 2025, at the prestigious Kigali International Convention Center, the festival is poised to be one of the continent’s largest gatherings of blockchain, fintech, and AI innovators, investors, and policymakers.
The Africa Blockchain Festival will serve as a continental gateway for high-level discussions, deal-making, and technological showcases, while strategically highlighting Africa’s readiness to lead in the next era of decentralized innovation.
When CoinNewsExtra reached out for comments on the vision behind the festival, Fabanwo shared:
“The Africa Blockchain Festival was born out of a vision to catalyze business and investment within Africa’s growing blockchain economy. We recognized the need for a strategic platform that connects global businesses and investors with the opportunities present in the African market. Our long-term goal is to establish ABF as the premier platform that facilitates deal-making and fosters partnerships between international organizations and African enterprises, while driving investment that leads to tangible business outcomes and significant economic impact across the continent.”
Why Kigali?
Kigali was carefully selected for its robust digital infrastructure, stable political climate, and progressive regulatory environment. Rwanda is rapidly emerging as a regional technology hub, with government policies actively supporting blockchain innovation and cross-border tech collaboration.
“Kigali, Rwanda, was chosen as the host city for the inaugural Africa Blockchain Festival due to its stable and business-friendly environment, government support for technological innovation, and growing tech ecosystem and infrastructure,” Fabanwo added.
AI Meets Blockchain
A unique feature of the 2025 edition is its deliberate focus on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain. The event will host expert panels, innovation labs, and deep-dive workshops into how both technologies can solve pressing African challenges — from transparent governance and smart agriculture to digital identity, financial inclusion, and sustainable infrastructure.
What to Expect
According to information on AfricaBlockchainFestival.com, the three-day summit will feature:
– Keynote speeches from global blockchain leaders and African innovators
– Interactive panels exploring policy, cross-border fintech, and digital identity
– Startup pitch sessions connecting African Web3 startups with international capital
– Live tech showcases of blockchain applications in health, finance, energy, and more
– Workshops on smart contracts, tokenization, DAOs, and AI integrations
– Networking receptions and investor roundtables
The festival will bring together a diverse and influential audience, including:
– International blockchain and AI investors
– Global tech companies and VCs expanding into Africa
– African founders, developers, and innovators
– Policymakers and central banks shaping digital policy
– Academic institutions and research labs
– Media and thought leaders
Building Africa’s Digital Economy
With its timing and scope, the Africa Blockchain Festival seeks to position Africa not as a follower, but a leader in the global digital economy. The event will foster ecosystem-building, regulatory clarity, and grassroots innovation that reflect the continent’s unique opportunities.
Early bird registration, partnership, and exhibition opportunities are now open via the official website: www.africablockchainfestival.com
