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February 11–13, 2026 · Nairobi, Kenya · ✓ Concluded

Thank You,
Nairobi.

The Cardano Africa Tech Summit 2026 made history. 800+ minds, 45 speakers, 12 countries, three extraordinary days that proved Africa's blockchain future is already here.

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Summit Recap

Africa's Blockchain Moment Has Arrived

CATS 2026 delivered on every promise, and then some. Three days of raw energy, visionary talks, and collaborative building brought Africa's most vibrant blockchain community together under one roof in Nairobi.

From a packed hackathon floor at Sarit Expo Centre to the closing ceremony at Tamarind Tree Hotel, CATS 2026 proved that the continent's decentralized future isn't coming, it's already being built. Recordings, resources, and highlights are now available in the member portal.

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— Where It Happened

Three Days, Three Experiences

CATS 2026 unfolded across iconic Nairobi venues, each one chosen to match the energy of what was built, shared, and celebrated inside.

Sarit Expo Centre
Hackathon · Concluded

Sarit Expo Centre

February 11 – 12, 2026 · 2 Days In-Person

14 teams spent 48 hours building real blockchain solutions. Projects ranged from on-chain identity systems to decentralised agricultural finance platforms. Winners walked away with prize money and mentorship deals.

Tamarind Tree Hotel
Main Summit · Concluded

Tamarind Tree Hotel

February 13, 2026 · 1 Day In-Person

45 speakers took the stage across keynotes, panels, and workshops. Mary Kerema (Kenya's ICT Secretary) delivered the policy keynote, while Frederik Gregard closed with a vision for Cardano's next chapter in Africa.

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The Voices of CATS 2026

From Cardano Foundation leadership to Africa's most dynamic founders and policymakers, these were the voices that defined CATS 2026.

Mercy Fordwoo

Mercy Fordwoo

Co-founder and Partnerships Lead at Wada Global

Darlington Wleh

Darlington Wleh

Co-Dreamer @ 2Lovelaces and Lido Nation, President of Blockchain Centre NBO

Frederik Gregard

Frederik Gregard

CEO of the Cardano Foundation

Shogo Ishida

Shogo Ishida

CEO of EMURGO Middle East & Africa

Philip Kisaka

Philip Kisaka

MC for Legal & Technology Events

Mary Kerema

Mary Kerema

Secretary for ICT, E-Government, and the Digital Economy

Jack Briggs

Jack Briggs

Executive Director at IntersctMBO

Dr Bright Gameli

Dr Bright Gameli

Pioneering cybersecurity and blockchain intelligence

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Made Possible By

CATS 2026 would not have happened without the generous support ofthese organisations, who share our belief in Africa's decentralised future.

WADA
&
Cardano Foundation

Our Sponsors

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Frequently Asked Questions

The summit is open to developers, blockchain enthusiasts, policymakers, students, investors, startups, and organizations interested in exploring blockchain solutions and Cardano's ecosystem in Africa. Whether you're new to Web3 or a seasoned expert, there's something for everyone.

Yes. The summit welcomes sponsorships, exhibitors, and partnership collaborations from organizations and brands that align with Cardano's vision for a decentralized Africa. Interested parties can contact the organizing team via [email protected]

The summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The Exhibition will take place from February 11-12 at Sarit Expo Centre, followed by the Summit on February 13 at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

You can register through the official Luma link: https://luma.com/event/evt-VJAkEMPreTLI7RG. Early registration is encouraged as slots for physical attendance may be limited.

The Story Doesn't End Here.

CATS 2026 was just the beginning. Be first in line for CATS 2027, and access all recordings, resources, and communitytools in your member portal today.

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