Cardano Africa Tech Summit returns to Nairobi in February 2026, bringing together Africa’s brightest minds in blockchain, AI, policy, and decentralized innovation for a landmark convergence of technology and real-world impact.

Hosted at Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi, CATS 2026 serves as Africa’s regional summit within the global Cardano Summit ecosystem. This edition places a strong emphasis on enterprise deployment, developer onboarding, governance frameworks, and regenerative systems — all tailored to Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

The summit will convene developers, startups, enterprises, regulators, investors, NGOs, and protocol partners, creating a collaborative space where ideas move beyond theory into implementation.

🔍 What to Expect
Live Pitches & Product Demos
African-led teams showcase real blockchain solutions built on Cardano.
Governance & Policy Roundtables
Deep dives into decentralized governance, compliance, and regulatory alignment.
AI, Blockchain & Regenerative Tech Dialogues
Exploring ethical AI, sustainability, and decentralized infrastructure.
Partnership Announcements & MoUs
New collaborations and pilot projects revealed live.
Fireside Chats & Cultural Programming
Thought leadership blended with African creativity and storytelling.
Developer & Investor Meetups
High-value networking across the Web3 ecosystem.
Hackathon Awards & Showcase
Celebrating 125+ teams and 250+ developers from 12 African countries driving Cardano adoption.
🌍 Why Nairobi?

Nairobi stands at the center of Africa’s digital future — a hub for fintech, policy innovation, and developer talent. CATS 2026 positions the city as the launchpad for scalable, African-led Web3 solutions with global relevance.