Adopting Bitcoin Conference Expands to East Africa with Nairobi Edition
The Adopting Bitcoin conference series is expanding its footprint in Africa with the announcement of Adopting Bitcoin East Africa, set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 23-24, 2026. This marks the first time the signal-only, Bitcoin-focused event will be held in East Africa, building on the success of its Cape Town editions.
Organizers shared the news during the closing remarks of the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026 conference (January 30-31, 2026), emphasizing the growing demand for high-quality Bitcoin education and networking in the region. The announcement generated immediate excitement from East African Bitcoin communities who have long advocated for a major Bitcoin conference in their region.
The Nairobi event aims to bring together developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to discuss real-world Bitcoin adoption, with a focus on African-specific challenges and opportunities like mobile-based solutions, feature phone integration, and circular economy development. The conference will maintain Adopting Bitcoin’s signature “high-signal” approach, prioritizing technical depth and practical implementation over hype.
While the venue and full website details are yet to be announced, early interest is high, with calls for speakers and sponsors already underway. The organizing team is actively engaging with East African Bitcoin communities to ensure local voices and perspectives are well-represented in the programming.
This expansion reflects the rapid growth of Bitcoin communities in East Africa, where initiatives like Machankura, Bitnob, Bitcoin Dada, and local BitDevs meetups are driving grassroots adoption. Kenya, in particular, has emerged as a Bitcoin development hub with thriving developer communities in Nairobi and growing merchant adoption in cities like Kisumu.
The move is seen as a key step in decentralizing Bitcoin events across the continent, fostering collaboration between South and East African Bitcoiners, and providing a platform for builders working on innovations specific to East African markets and regulatory environments.
Nairobi’s selection as host city recognizes Kenya’s role as East Africa’s technology and innovation center, with established infrastructure, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and relatively progressive attitudes toward Bitcoin compared to neighboring countries.