Africa’s Web3 and digital economy ecosystem is approaching a defining moment as the Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference (AWDEC 2026) prepares to convene one of the continent’s most influential technology and innovation gatherings. The conference is scheduled to hold 7th–8th August 2026, starting 9:00 AM WAT, at the Nobik International Event Centre, 10 7UP Road, Umuola, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
AWDEC 2026 is a premier continental platform dedicated to shaping the future of Web3 and the digital economy in Africa. The conference will convene policymakers, industry leaders, investors, founders, developers, creators, startups, and digital communities from across Africa and beyond, creating a high-impact environment for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solution-driven engagement around the technologies redefining economic participation and innovation.
Held under the theme “Building Digital Economy,” AWDEC 2026 will spotlight how Web3 technologies, decentralized systems, and digital infrastructure are unlocking new opportunities, enabling innovation, empowering communities, and accelerating inclusive and sustainable growth. The conference is intentionally designed to move beyond dialogue-connecting ideas to execution, innovation to real-world use cases, and policy to practical outcomes.
Activities & Engagement
The 2026 edition will feature hands-on workshops, ecosystem showcases, developer sessions, policy dialogues, startup exhibitions, founders’ mixers, fireside conversations, and high-value networking opportunities. These sessions are structured to strengthen digital skills, foster strategic partnerships, support startup growth, and drive adoption across key sectors of the digital economy. A strong focus will be placed on community-led innovation, youth participation, and long-term digital development.
Momentum for AWDEC 2026 is already building through regional outreach and ecosystem engagement initiatives, including grassroots awareness programs and practical demonstrations of digital economy use cases. These efforts underscore the conference’s commitment to bridging the gap between emerging technologies and everyday economic participation across communities.
With over 2,000 participants expected, alongside hundreds of startups, founders, innovators, and organizations, AWDEC 2026 presents a powerful opportunity for ecosystem players to connect, collaborate, showcase solutions, and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
Powered by Abia Web3 Network (AWN), AWDEC continues to strengthen Abia State’s position as an emerging hub for Web3 and digital economy innovation, while reinforcing West Africa’s role as a strategic gateway for onboarding millions into the global digital economy.
About the Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference (AWDEC)
The Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference (AWDEC) is the annual conference of the Abia Web3 Network (AWN). It is designed to advance Web3 adoption, digital innovation, and economic development in Abia State and across Africa.
The conference adapts each year to reflect emerging trends and the evolving needs of the digital ecosystem. It brings together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, founders, developers, creators, startups, students, and digital communities for discussions, skill-building sessions, and collaborative engagement. AWDEC provides a platform for connecting local ecosystems with broader networks and exploring practical developments in the digital economy.
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