Side events

Padel at sunrise, a future-of-work summit, cocktails at Sarit, a room of creators, investor war stories and a night that runs till mama calls. Six gatherings around Africa Blockchain Festival 2026.

Oct 15 – 16, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
All times EAT

Oct 15Thursday

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM EATHappy HourAn exclusive networking evening by TemboPlusBy TemboPlusAlloy Bar and LoungeSarit Centre, 6th floor, NairobiFreeInvite only
Happy Hour
An exclusive networking evening by TemboPlus
Hosted by TemboPlus
- Thursday, 15 October5:30 PM – 9:30 PM EAT
- Alloy Bar and LoungeSarit Centre, 6th floor, Nairobi
Registration
Registration on Luma. Invite only, the host approves each request.
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About
Step away from the main stage to an evening of connections, conversations and celebration.
As part of the festival, TemboPlus is hosting an exclusive cocktail side event at Sarit Centre, Nairobi, sponsored by Unlimit, Swahilies and Senjaro. It brings together selected stakeholders from the blockchain, fintech, digital finance, investment and technology ecosystems.
A relaxed yet professional setting for meaningful networking beyond the main conference: exchange ideas, build strategic relationships, explore collaborations and discuss emerging opportunities in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Sponsored by
Unlimit, Swahilies and Senjaro
CocktailsNetworkingFintechDigital finance
7:00 PM – Late EATStable After HoursBy KredeteNairobiExact location shared on LumaFreeApproval required
Stable After Hours
Hosted by Kredete
- Thursday, 15 October7:00 PM – Late EAT
- NairobiExact location shared on Luma
Registration
Registration on Luma. The host approves each request.
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About
An evening for people in the ecosystem to come together and connect. Good food, good music, great company. We’ll also share a bit about the amazing things being built across the community.
Stable After Hours is a Kredete event in Kenya, created for people to connect, have fun and enjoy a good night together.
Live DJNetworkingDrinksGames

Oct 16Friday

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM EATStable ServesA morning on court with t-0 & TetherBy t-0 network & TetherNairobiCourt location shared with approved guestsFreeApproval requiredInstitutional attendees
Stable Serves
A morning on court with t-0 & Tether
Hosted by t-0 network & Tether
- Friday, 16 October8:00 AM – 9:30 AM EAT
- NairobiCourt location shared with approved guests
Registration
Registration on Luma. Curated for institutional ABF attendees.
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A curated side event for institutional ABF attendees, hosted by Tether and t-0 network. Expect padel, coffee and connections.
PadelCoffeeConnections
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EATSLINGSHOTThe future of work in AfricaBy African Workforce SummitSarit Expo CentreWestlands, NairobiTicketed
SLINGSHOT
The future of work in Africa
Hosted by African Workforce Summit
- Friday, 16 October9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EAT
- Sarit Expo CentreWestlands, Nairobi
Registration
Tickets through Africa Blockchain Festival.
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About
The African Workforce Summit Side Event brings together industry leaders, employers, HR professionals, entrepreneurs and emerging talent to explore the future of work in Africa.
Under the theme SLINGSHOT, the event will examine how Africa can transform its demographic potential into sustainable economic growth through skills development, employability, innovation, job creation and strategic partnerships.
Through insightful discussions and meaningful networking, participants will explore practical solutions to workforce challenges and opportunities shaping the continent’s future. The gathering aims to inspire collaboration, challenge conventional thinking and accelerate action towards building an inclusive, productive and future-ready African workforce that drives shared prosperity.
Convener
Joel Moses Babatunde (Oga HR)
Closing the day
Anendlessocean, live performance
Doors
9:00 AM
BuildGovernWorkOwn
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EATACS Mix NairobiAfrican Creators Summit × Africa Blockchain FestivalBy Apollo Creators FoundationSarit Expo CentreAt Africa Blockchain FestivalBy invitation
ACS Mix Nairobi
African Creators Summit × Africa Blockchain Festival
Hosted by Apollo Creators Foundation
- Friday, 16 October2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EAT
- Sarit Expo CentreAt Africa Blockchain Festival
Registration
A curated, invitation-only room. Request a place through the organisers’ form; Apollo Creators Foundation confirms each invite.
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About
African Creators Summit (ACS) Mix Nairobi is a curated, invitation-only gathering at Africa Blockchain Festival, hosted by Apollo Creators Foundation as part of ACS × ABF.
A small room of creators, platform leaders, policymakers and partners will explore one question: how do we build a connected creator economy across a fragmented continent? Expect conversation on cross-border learning, shared infrastructure and what creators need underneath their work: proof of ownership, trust, and payment that travels.
It is built for conversation, not presentations. Come ready to meet the people who can help build it.
Schedule
1. 2:30 PMDoors and welcome
2. 2:40 PMOpening and framing of the theme
3. 2:50 PMGuided conversations on cross-border learning and shared infrastructure
4. 3:35 PMOpen floor and introductions
5. 3:55 PMClose
CreatorsInfrastructurePayments
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EATThe Fumbling BlockThe part of building nobody puts in the deckBy Reuven Palatnik, Mbali Ndhlovu, Panashe Sivindani and Yvonne KagonduNairobi GarageSpring Valley, NairobiFreeInvite only, apply
The Fumbling Block
The part of building nobody puts in the deck
Hosted by Reuven Palatnik, Mbali Ndhlovu, Panashe Sivindani and Yvonne Kagondu
- Friday, 16 October5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EAT
- Nairobi GarageSpring Valley, Nairobi
Registration
Applications on Luma. The hosts review each one.
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About
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. The question is, how do you get back up?
Behind every investor’s success story are bets that missed, difficult decisions and lessons rarely shared in public.
The Fumbling Block brings investors together for candid conversations, meaningful connections and potential deals, alongside fund managers, executives, ecosystem leaders and founders with real traction.
Come ready to talk about what didn’t work. You might leave with what works next.
In collaboration with
Africa Blockchain Festival and the Nairobi Business Angel Network (NAIBAN)
Partners
Blockwisely, Fuckup Nights, Global Founders Network
Web3AIInvestors

Side events run alongside Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, Oct 15–17 at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi. Each side event has its own registration. The main stages need an ABF pass.

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