Kira | WebAfrica — June 2025
Kenya is stepping boldly into the spotlight of Africa’s digital revolution as it prepares to host one of the continent’s most anticipated blockchain and crypto conferences this June. This landmark event signals not just a national commitment to innovation, but a pan African push toward defining the future of finance, governance, and technological progress through decentralized systems.
Set to take place in Nairobi, the heart of East Africa’s tech landscape, the conference is expected to gather top voices from across the continent and the globe ranging from blockchain developers and DeFi founders to central bank officials and government policymakers. For three days, the Kenyan capital will transform into a hub of knowledge exchange, idea pitching, ecosystem collaboration, and live demonstrations of emerging technologies.
At its core, the conference seeks to create meaningful dialogue around how Africa can leverage blockchain to solve some of its most urgent challenges financial inclusion, transparency, identity management, and cross-border trade. With more than 1,000 attendees anticipated, the event will feature expert panels, workshops, live demos, pitch competitions and developer hackathons aimed at accelerating both technical and regulatory understanding of Web3.
This event cements Kenya’s position as one of Africa’s most forward thinking countries in the blockchain space. Over the past few years, the country has witnessed a growing number of startups building solutions on decentralized infrastructure ranging from digital land registries and fintech platforms to agricultural traceability and blockchain backed health records.
Moreover, Kenya’s Central Bank has been actively studying the potential of a digital shilling (CBDC), while also welcoming innovation sandboxes to test emerging fintech tools. The upcoming conference is seen as a strategic opportunity for the government to learn directly from industry leaders while also showcasing local progress on the global stage.
The conference is already drawing attention from major global Web3 players and crypto native companies interested in expanding into the African market. Companies such as Chainlink, Polygon, Celo, and ConsenSys are expected to send representatives, with some preparing to announce Africa-focused partnerships during the event.
According to the organizing committee, this year’s theme “Decentralize Africa: Building Resilience Through Blockchain” reflects a wider vision of equipping African countries with self-sovereign tools for economic empowerment, digital identity, and decentralized infrastructure.
In addition to being a high level gathering, the conference has a strong grassroots element. Special segments have been planned to include student developers, female blockchain founders and early stage startups. A “Builder’s Corner” will be available for project showcases, while mentorship sessions and funding pitches will provide pathways for young African tech enthusiasts to scale their innovations.
Scholarships and travel grants are also being offered to ensure regional inclusivity, allowing attendees from Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and other nations to participate fully.
As Kenya prepares to host this transformative event, one thing is clear: Africa is no longer just a consumer of digital solutions its becoming a creator. By bringing together visionaries, regulators and users in one space, this conference isn’t just a meeting, it’s a launchpad for what’s next.
From decentralized finance and tokenized assets to blockchain-powered social impact, the conversations and connections forged in Nairobi could shape the direction of Africa’s Web3 future for years to come.
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