Nairobi is scheduled to host the second edition of the Africa Blockchain Festival from 15 to 17 October, adding another regional gathering focused on blockchain and the wider digital economy to this week’s technology calendar.
The event announcement was reported on 12 October by The Fintech Times. The festival comes as African governments, financial institutions and technology firms continue to debate how digital infrastructure can support payments, commerce, identity systems and cross-border transactions.
Blockchain events often span multiple subjects, from financial technology and tokenisation to supply-chain tracking and digital identity. The practical value of any conference depends on whether participants move beyond broad claims to address implementation, consumer protection, reliable infrastructure, interoperability and the regulatory requirements of the markets where products will operate.
What to watch
For African businesses, the most useful conversations will be those that connect technology to a defined problem and measurable value. That includes transaction costs, fraud prevention, access to financial services and the ability of firms to operate across borders. Policymakers will also be watching how innovation can be supported without weakening safeguards for consumers and businesses.
The festival is an upcoming event, not evidence that new deals or policy changes have already been completed. GABI Africa will track confirmed announcements and outcomes as the event takes place.
Source: The Fintech Times, 12 October 2026.