The Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 is set to return to Johannesburg, South Africa, on 15 October 2026, bringing together some of the most influential figures in blockchain, digital assets, banking, regulation, fintech, and Web3.
Organized by Bitcoin Events, the Blockchain Africa Conference, also known as BAC26, is entering its 12th edition and continues to position itself as one of Africa’s longest-running blockchain and digital asset conferences.
Over the years, the event has attracted more than 11,270 attendees, over 410 speakers, and delegates from more than 165 countries, creating an important meeting point for businesses, developers, investors, regulators, and technology innovators.
Official Blockchain Africa Conference website:
https://blockchainafrica.co/
Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 Event Details
The Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 will take place on 15 October 2026 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
The full-day conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions focused on the rapidly changing digital asset ecosystem.
According to the official BAC26 programme, discussions will explore how blockchain technology is increasingly moving beyond cryptocurrency speculation and becoming part of financial infrastructure, digital identity systems, payments, asset management, and enterprise applications.
Full BAC26 programme:
https://blockchainafrica.co/programme2026/
Key Topics at Blockchain Africa Conference 2026
One of the major themes of BAC26 will be the role of blockchain in Africa’s economic and technological development.
Conference sessions are expected to cover blockchain applications in supply chains, digital identity, financial inclusion, payments, and cross-border transactions.
Another important topic will be the convergence between artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Businesses are increasingly exploring how AI can work with decentralized infrastructure to improve automation, analytics, security, and digital services.
Institutional adoption will also receive significant attention. Banks, asset managers, fintech companies, and financial institutions are continuing to explore digital assets, custody infrastructure, tokenization, ETFs, over-the-counter markets, and blockchain-based settlement systems.
Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies will also be discussed, particularly their potential role in payments and cross-border value transfers.
Regulation remains another major focus. Speakers will examine licensing frameworks, compliance requirements, cybersecurity, custody, and digital asset risk management.
Africa’s Blockchain Industry Continues to Grow
The conference arrives during a period of significant activity in Africa’s blockchain ecosystem.
According to the African Blockchain Report, published by CV VC in association with Absa, African blockchain startups raised approximately $90.1 million across 28 deals in 2025.
Blockchain companies accounted for around 5.3% of total African venture funding, a proportion that CV VC says was almost twice the comparable global rate.
The report highlights growing interest in blockchain infrastructure, financial services, tokenization, digital payments, stablecoins, and decentralized technologies across the continent.
African Blockchain Report information:
https://cvvc.com/insights
Absa African Blockchain Report 2025:
https://cib.absa.africa/home/insights-and-events/african-blockchain-report-2025/
Confirmed BAC26 Speakers
The Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 speaker lineup includes executives and specialists from across finance, blockchain, regulation, and technology.
Confirmed participants include Gillian Darko, Group Vice President of Strategy at Yellow Card, along with professionals representing digital asset infrastructure companies, financial institutions, legal firms, fintech businesses, and blockchain organizations.
The official speaker list also includes names such as Ryan Kirkley, Dishen Govender, Tom Schoon, Bontle Mogane, and Francis Ogbuka.
View the latest confirmed speakers:
https://blockchainafrica.co/speakers-2026/
Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 Tickets
Standard and VIP tickets for BAC26 are currently available through the conference registration platform.
The official registration page lists Standard Tickets at ZAR 1,485, approximately USD 90, while VIP Tickets are listed at ZAR 2,475, approximately USD 149. Prices and availability may change as the conference approaches.
Register for Blockchain Africa Conference 2026:
https://blockchainafrica.co/register/
Why Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 Matters
Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 comes at a time when blockchain and digital assets are moving closer to mainstream financial infrastructure.
For investors, regulators, banks, developers, founders, and businesses looking to understand the future of digital finance in Africa, BAC26 offers an opportunity to hear directly from the organizations building, regulating, financing, and adopting these technologies.
With discussions covering stablecoins, institutional adoption, regulation, tokenization, AI, cybersecurity, payments, and financial inclusion, the Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 in Johannesburg is expected to provide an important snapshot of where Africa’s blockchain industry may be heading next.
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