Rwanda is set to host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025, a high-stakes, pan-African gathering that will bring together the continent’s top Web3 innovators, policymakers, investors, and digital economy leaders. Scheduled for November 7–9 in Kigali, the festival is expected to attract over 1,000 participants and serve as a continental hub for blockchain collaboration, innovation, and strategy.
This year’s edition, themed “Build, Connect, Empower,” is more than just a gathering, it’s a practical platform for real-world adoption, regulatory advancement, and ecosystem building. ABF 2025 will feature hands-on technical workshops, startup pitch competitions, and keynote sessions focused on use cases like digital identity systems, cross-border fintech, land registry solutions, and creative economies integrated with blockchain technology.
The announcement of ABF 2025 comes just days after Africa’s first Stablecoin Summit, which took place in Lagos, Nigeria last week. Organised by the Africa Stablecoin Consortium, the event drew ecosystem leaders and regulators to explore the role of stablecoins in borderless payments, FX efficiency, and inflation resistance. With speakers from the Nigerian SEC, top DeFi platforms, and fintech regulators, the summit reinforced Nigeria’s positioning as a policy-aware, innovation-ready leader in Africa’s digital asset space.
Across the continent, blockchain and crypto adoption are gathering pace. Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana see record developer activity, real-world pilots, and emerging local regulations. Startups are launching tokenised versions of local currencies, governments are exploring CBDCs and digital ID frameworks, and communities are using blockchain to increase transparency and cross-border economic access.
With Kigali fast becoming a tech-forward and regulation-conscious capital, ABF 2025 is positioned to skyrocket Africa’s transition from blockchain curiosity to blockchain utility, driven by African problems, builders, and solutions.
