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Africa's leading convention across AI, Web3, venture capital, technology, culture and careers.
The Super Bowl of African Innovation
Join over 5,000 founders, engineers, investors, creators, policymakers and emerging talent from across 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.
Choose Your Pass
Ten passes across three days.
Conference Day
Friday, October 23. Main stage, exhibition floor, 3,500 people.
BUIDL PASS
Day 2 · Conference Day
Early bird · 25% OFF
- 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 Day
Early bird · 25% OFF
- 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 Day
Early bird · 25% OFF
- 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
Day 2 · Conference Day · 5 BECOME PASS tickets
Discounted rate
- Access to the main stage and exhibition area
- Lunch
- Event merch
- 5 × BECOME PASS tickets
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 · Workshop + Day 2 · Conference
Early bird · 25% OFF
- Everything in the BUIDL PASS
- Access to the workshop and breakfast on Day 1
Best for
Developers, designers, marketers, technical founders and community managers who learn best by doing.
BECOME PLUS
Day 1 Morning · Workshop + Day 2 · Conference
Early bird · 25% OFF
- Everything in the BECOME PASS
- Access to the workshop and breakfast on Day 1
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 Room only
Early bird · 25% OFF
- Access to pitch for funding
- Direct access to investors and high-growth startups
- A personalised experience away from the crowd
Best for
Founders, angel investors, fund managers and ecosystem operators. The closed room where funding conversations happen.
VIP & All Access
Priority entry, the speakers lounge, and the rooms where introductions happen.
PRIME PASS
Day 2 VIP · Conference Day only
- 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 · Workshop + Day 2 VIP · Conference
- 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 & Back Room + Day 2 VIP Conference + Day 3 Mixer
- 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
- Industry mixer
Best for
Founders, investors and senior operators who plan to be in Lagos for all three days.
Who It's For
The room is built for 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.
Early bird pricing ends August 30, 2026, after which passes revert to standard pricing. 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. If you have any concerns, please contact us at partnership@blockfestafrica.com.