October 22–24, 2026National Art Theatre, LagosThree days
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Africa's leading convention across AI, Web3, venture capital, technology, culture and careers.
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The Super Bowl of African Innovation
Join over 5,000 founders, engineers, investors, creators, policymakers and emerging talent from Africa and the diaspora for three days of building, networking and dealmaking.
Talks, workshops, founder and investor sessions, startup showcases and career opportunities across AI, Web3, fintech, infrastructure, media and culture.
Built for people who want to
BUIDL
companies, products, careers, and communities.
BRIDGE
Africa with global capital, technology, and opportunity.
BECOME
part of the network shaping the continent's next decade.
Lagos 2025
The room you are buying into.
- attendees last year
- 12,000+attendees last year
- countries represented
- 54countries represented
- speakers on stage
- 20+speakers on stage
Choose Your Pass
Ten passes across three days.
Conference Day
Friday, October 23. Main stage and exhibition floor.
BUIDL PASS
- Day 2 · Conference DayFri 23 Oct
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
Best for
Students, beginners, career switchers, and anyone exploring Web3, AI or tech for the first time.
BRIDGE PASS
- Day 2 · Conference DayFri 23 Oct
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
- Lunch
Best for
Operators, engineers and marketers past the basics, who want the sessions that move their work forward and the lunch where conversations start.
BECOME PASS
- Day 2 · Conference DayFri 23 Oct
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
- Lunch
- Event merch
Best for
Professionals, creators and growth operators who want the complete conference day without the VIP price.
CORPORATE CIRCLE
Team discount
- Day 2 · Conference DayFri 23 Oct
- Five tickets, covering five people
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
- Lunch
- Event merch
Best for
Companies sending a delegation. One purchase covers five people.
Workshop & The Back Room
Thursday, October 22. Workshops in the morning, the closed-door founder and investor room in the evening.
BUIDL PLUS
- Day 1 Morning · WorkshopThu 22 Oct
- Day 2 · Conference DayFri 23 Oct
- Access to the workshop and breakfast on Day 1
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
Best for
Developers, designers, marketers, technical founders and community managers who learn best by doing.
BECOME PLUS
- Day 1 Morning · WorkshopThu 22 Oct
- Day 2 · Conference DayFri 23 Oct
- Access to the workshop and breakfast on Day 1
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
- Lunch
- Event merch
Best for
Builders and creators who want the hands-on workshop plus the full conference day, merch and lunch included.
FOUNDER CIRCLE
- Day 1 Evening · The Back RoomThu 22 Oct
- Access to pitch for funding
- Direct access to investors and high-growth startups
- A personalised experience away from the crowd
- Not included: Does not include the Day 2 conference and exhibition floor
Best for
Founders, angel investors, fund managers and ecosystem operators. The closed room where funding conversations happen.
VIP & All Access
Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October, depending on the pass. Priority entry, the speakers lounge, and the rooms where introductions happen.
PRIME PASS
- Day 2 · Conference Day, VIPFri 23 Oct
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
- Event merch
- Access to the VIP and speakers room
- Buffet lunch
- Priority check-in and private entry
Best for
Executives and investors coming for Day 2 alone who want priority entry and the speakers lounge.
EXEC PASS
- Day 1 Morning · WorkshopThu 22 Oct
- Day 2 · Conference Day, VIPFri 23 Oct
- Access to the workshop and breakfast on Day 1
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area on Day 2
- Event merch
- Access to the VIP and speakers room
- Buffet lunch
- Priority check-in and private entry
Best for
Founders and executives who want the workshops and VIP conference access across both days.
ALL ACCESS PASS
- Day 1 · Workshop and The Back RoomThu 22 Oct
- Day 2 · Conference Day, VIPFri 23 Oct
- Day 3 · The MixerSat 24 Oct
- Access to the workshop and breakfast on Day 1
- Access to the main conference and exhibition area on Day 2
- Exclusive access to angel investors, fund managers and VCs
- Event merch
- Access to the VIP and speakers room
- Buffet lunch
- Priority check-in and private entry
- The Day 3 mixer
The Day 3 mixer is invitation only. It is not sold separately. This pass is the way to buy in; speakers, invited guests and partners are admitted automatically.
Best for
Founders, investors and senior operators who plan to be in Lagos for all three days.
Who It's For
The people shaping what Africa ships next.
Founders
Building global companies and ready to raise from anyone, anywhere.
Engineers
Building AI, Web3 and infrastructure products that compete on a global stage.
Investors
Deploying capital into Africa's fastest-growing companies, before the round is announced.
Corporate Leaders & Professionals
Breaking into global careers, high-growth companies and the rooms where opportunities are created.
Ecosystem Operators
Scaling teams, products, and revenue across multiple markets.
Creators & Artistes
Turning culture into capital through music, media, fashion and digital ownership.
Policymakers & Regulators
Designing frameworks for innovation, investment and cross-border digital trade.
Marketers & Growth Operators
Driving adoption, distribution and revenue for products, startups and global brands.
Designers
Shaping the interfaces and experiences defining the next generation of African technology.
Media & Storytellers
Documenting the people and companies shaping Africa's next technology chapter.
Students & Emerging Talent
Building the skills and network needed to compete globally.
Ticket Policy
BLOCKF3ST AFRICA™ convention tickets are non-refundable. They are transferable until October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM WAT.
Refunds are not provided for no-shows.
The early bird rate closed on 30 August and every pass is now at standard pricing. The CORPORATE CIRCLE team rate is a standing discount rather than a dated offer, so it is unchanged. A small processing fee is added at checkout.
Photography & Media Notice
Photos, videos and livestreams will be captured throughout Blockfest Africa 2026. By attending, you consent to appearing in event photography and recordings, which may be used across our website, social media, marketing materials and post-event publications. Concerns? Contact partnership@blockfestafrica.com.