Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, to host leading policymakers, technology leaders, innovators, investors and industry stakeholders shaping Africa’s digital future
LAGOS, NIGERIA — September 9, 2026
The organizers of Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week (NBAWEEK) 2026 have officially announced the dates and venue for the sixth edition of the conference, scheduled to take place on November 6–7, 2026, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Under the theme “Agenda 2036: Building Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy at the Intersection of AI, Blockchain & Stablecoins,” NBAWEEK 2026 will bring together leading policymakers, regulators, technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors, developers, startups, financial institutions, academics and innovators from Nigeria, Africa and the global technology ecosystem.
The two-day conference will provide a major platform for dialogue, investment, collaboration and innovation around the technologies shaping Africa’s digital economy.
Africa’s Digital Economy at a Defining Moment
Africa is entering a defining decade for digital transformation.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and the future of work, blockchain is creating new models for digital infrastructure and ownership, while stablecoins are increasingly becoming an important part of conversations around cross-border payments and digital finance.
NBAWEEK 2026 will explore how Africa can move beyond technology adoption to building globally competitive companies, infrastructure, talent and digital economies around these emerging technologies.
Key areas of discussion
Artificial Intelligence and Africa’s digital transformation
Blockchain infrastructure and Web3 adoption
Stablecoins and the future of digital finance
Digital assets and emerging financial markets
AI-powered businesses and innovation
Regulation and responsible technology adoption
Cybersecurity and digital trust
Digital identity and financial inclusion
Investment and venture capital opportunities
Building Africa’s next generation of technology companies
Developer and talent development
The future of work in an AI-driven economy
Connecting Africa With the World
NBAWEEK 2026 is expected to attract 3,000+ attendees, 50+ speakers, 50+ exhibitors and participants from more than 20 countries.
The conference will feature keynote addresses, high-level panel discussions, fireside conversations, exhibitions, startup showcases, technology demonstrations, networking sessions and business engagement opportunities.
The event is expected to attract government officials, regulators, technology executives, financial institutions, institutional investors, venture capitalists, startup founders, developers, researchers, academics and other members of the global technology community.
From Conversation to Action
NBAWEEK 2026 is designed to go beyond conversations about emerging technology.
The conference will create opportunities to connect ideas with capital, talent with opportunities, African businesses with global markets, and policymakers with innovators.
The organizers believe that Africa’s next phase of economic growth will be significantly influenced by its ability to harness artificial intelligence, blockchain and new digital financial infrastructure.
Statement from the Organizers
“Africa’s digital economy represents one of the greatest economic opportunities of our generation. The technologies of today will play a significant role in determining what Africa’s economy looks like over the next decade. Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week is creating a platform for the people building that future to connect, collaborate and turn ideas into tangible opportunities.”
About Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week
Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week (NBAWEEK) is a leading technology conference focused on blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech, Web3, stablecoins and emerging technologies.
Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week is organized by CoinNewsExtra in collaboration with Fintech association of Nigeria, Africa’s leading Blockchain and AI media company.
The conference brings together policymakers, regulators, technology companies, investors, entrepreneurs, developers, academics and other stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies and their role in Africa’s economic transformation.
The 2026 edition is the sixth edition of NBAWEEK and is being positioned as a major international gathering for Africa’s technology ecosystem.
Invitation to the Global Technology Community
Technology companies, blockchain and AI companies, financial institutions, investors, government agencies, regulators, startups, developers, universities, media organizations and technology enthusiasts from Nigeria, Africa and around the world are invited to participate in NBAWEEK 2026.
Organizations interested in sponsorship, exhibition, strategic partnerships, speaking opportunities and ecosystem collaborations are also invited to engage with the organizers.
Further announcements regarding speakers, partners, exhibitors and special programmes will be made in the coming weeks.
Media & Partnership Enquiries
Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
Organized by CoinNewsExtra
Website: nigeriablockchainandaiweek.com
Email: partnership@nigeriablockchainandaiweek.com
