Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026

About the conference

Not a crypto event.
A conversation about the future of money.

The Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026 is East Africa's most significant Bitcoin forum, bringing together policymakers, developers, businesses, and everyday users to explore real-world Bitcoin applications beyond speculation.

What sets BNC apart is who it is built by — grassroots builders, educators, and entrepreneurs who are not theorising about Bitcoin's potential in Africa. They are already proving it, one community at a time.

This is not about trading. It's about understanding how Bitcoin can address real financial challenges facing Kenya and the broader African continent — from chamas in Kibera to merchant settlement in Kampala to remittances across borders.

Bitcoin Accepted Here — Afribit Kibera community shop, Nairobi

Conference Themes

Six pillars guiding our conversations

The conference programme is built around real, grounded questions — not hype.

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Understanding Bitcoin

What it is and what it is not. Bitcoin versus the broader crypto category. Common misconceptions, plainly addressed.

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Money and Value

Inflation and fixed supply dynamics. Saving in a changing economic environment. Rethinking long-term value and sovereignty.

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Financial Systems

Trust and verification. Centralised versus decentralised models. The changing architecture of money.

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Real-World Use Cases

Payments, merchant acceptance, cross-border trade, remittances, local economic models, SME applications.

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Builders & Innovation

Developers building on Bitcoin infrastructure. Open systems and the innovation stack. East African builder showcase.

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Policy & Regulation

Government and regulator perspectives. The future of digital finance in Africa. Kenya as a policy leadership opportunity.

Speakers

60+ voices. One emerging system.

A curated lineup of grassroots Bitcoin builders, policy leaders, and entrepreneurs from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DRC — and across the diaspora.

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Organised by the people building it daily

Brindon MwiineMarketing lead

Ronnie MdawidaCircular economies lead

Linda WambuiSpeaker engagement

Robert KirubiNetworking & donors

Josef TětekEducation lead

Serah MuchaOperations & logistics

JasonTech lead

KimberlyComms & partnerships

Max KeidunAdvisor

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Beyond the conference halls

Side events worth flying in for

Run with us, eat with us, watch football with us, walk Kibera with us. Five immersive side events across the conference week.

BNC team at Ngong Road Forest Association

21 June 2026 · 7:00 AM

Bitcoin Nairobi Fun Run

5K · 10K · 21K through Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary. Open to all. KES 1,500.

24 June 2026 · Evening

Bitcoin Quiz Night

Test your sats-knowledge against the East African Bitcoin community. Prizes for the top 3. Venue TBA.

25 June 2026 · Night

Exclusive Speaker Dinner

Private dinner with conference speakers and organisers. Included with Bosi ticket.

Venue

Experience Bitcoin in the heart of Nairobi

A.S.K. Dome

Jamhuri Park, Ngong Road, Nairobi · 5km from CBD

A spacious, centrally located venue with full LED, live-streaming capability, and high-speed WiFi — about a 30-minute walk from Kibera's Bitcoin Valley. Main stage, workshop rooms, exhibition space.

LED environment
Live streaming
Full editorial capture
Accessibility compliant
High-speed WiFi
Food & beverage zones
Ample parking
Partner hotels nearby

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Stay · Explore · Pay with Bitcoin

Hotels, Safaris & Adventures

Coming to Nairobi for the conference? Our Bitcoin-accepting partners have curated exclusive packages for BNC attendees — hotels minutes from the A.S.K. Dome, private Kenya travel, fly-in Maasai Mara safaris, beach stays, and Tanzania itineraries.

Every option listed here accepts Bitcoin. Browse the full collection of packages, pricing, and contacts in our shared resource folder.

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Nairobi skyline at golden hour — the city that hosts Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026

Frequently asked

Quick answers before you book

What's actually included in the ticket price?

Every ticket includes access to all conference days, plus a conference card pre-loaded with KES 1,000 worth of Bitcoin you can spend at vendor stalls. Kati tickets add a Trezor Model One hardware wallet. Bosi tickets add a Trezor Model T, the speaker dinner, and a goodie bag.

Can I pay with Bitcoin or Lightning?

Yes — every ticket can be paid for in Bitcoin (on-chain or Lightning) or via M-Pesa. The checkout supports both. We only take M-Pesa and Bitcoin — no card payments.

Do I need a Kenyan visa?

Visitors from EAC countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DRC) enter visa-free. Most other nationalities can apply for Kenya's eTA online before travel at etakenya.go.ke. Email us if you need a Letter of Invitation.

What's the refund / transfer policy?

Tickets are non-refundable but freely transferable up to 7 days before the conference — just email us with the new attendee's details and we'll reissue.

Are meals included?

Coffee, tea, and snacks throughout the day are included. Lunch and dinner are available at on-site food & beverage zones (Bitcoin accepted). The speaker dinner is included with the Bosi tier.

Where should I stay?

Several partner hotels within walking distance of A.S.K. Dome offer discounted rates for BNC attendees. Email admin@bitcoinnairobiconference.com after booking your ticket for the partner hotel codes.

Will sessions be recorded?

Main-stage sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Recordings are released publicly on YouTube after the conference. Workshops and side events are not recorded.

I'd like to speak / sponsor / volunteer. How?

Speakers: applications are closed; we'll announce the lineup in batches. Sponsors: see the sponsorship tiers above. Volunteers: email admin@bitcoinnairobiconference.com with "Volunteer" in the subject.

Not a crypto event.A conversation about the future of money.