Blockf3st Africa is a Lagos-based Web3 festival running from 22 to 24 October 2026 at the National Art Theatre. The 2026 theme is “New Trade Routes: Bringing Africa Onchain”, and organisers expect more than 5,000 founders, engineers, investors and policymakers.
Key details
- Dates: 22–24 October 2026
- Location: National Art Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria
- Organiser: Blockfest Africa
- Official website: https://blockfestafrica.com/
Who it is for
The format suits builders and startup teams as much as investors: workshops and a closed-door founder session on 22 October, the main conference and expo on 23 October, and a networking mixer on 24 October. Six tracks cover Web3, AI, policy, capital, infrastructure and culture.
Why it matters
Nigeria has one of the world’s highest crypto adoption rates and a fast-changing regulatory stance. Blockf3st gives a close view of the local builder community and of how Nigerian regulators and investors are engaging with the sector.
Our guide on how to tell if a crypto project is legitimate is useful reading before any pitch session. Our explainer on how crypto exchange hacks happen covers what keeps user funds safe.
Passes range from single-day conference tickets to all-access VIP options, sold on the official Blockf3st Africa website.
