BitDevs Zambia Launches 2026 Campus Tour to Ignite Bitcoin Open-Source Development Among Students
Lusaka, Zambia – February 17, 2026.
BitDevs Zambia, the technical arm of Bitcoin Zambia, has officially announced the launch of its ambitious 2026 Campus Tour. This groundbreaking initiative aims to introduce university students across the country to the dynamic world of Bitcoin open-source development and sound money innovation.
The tour is set to kick off with a flagship event, “Bitcoin OSS Campus Ignition,” at Cavendish University Zambia (CUZ), laying the groundwork for a series of engagements designed to connect Africa’s burgeoning talent with global Bitcoin opportunities.
The announcement, made via BitDevs Zambia’s X account on February 16, 2026, highlighted the inaugural event as a free introductory session tailored for students in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their laptops for hands-on learning, with food provided to foster an engaging and collaborative environment. The session promises to delve into the technical fundamentals of Bitcoin, explore various open-source development pathways, and outline significant opportunities for African developers to contribute meaningfully to the global Bitcoin ecosystem.
The Bitcoin OSS Campus Ignition” event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9 AM. It will take place at CUZ’s state-of-the-art Innovation Hub, located on Kazimuli Close in Lusaka, with key partnerships including Cavendish University Zambia itself and the Cavendish University Zambia Information Technology Association (CUZITA).
CUZITA, the university’s student-led IT club, has a strong track record of promoting tech education. Their activities include regular meetings, educational visits to institutions such as the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), and various collaborative events, making them an ideal partner for this initiative.
The launch of this campus tour comes at a time of increasing Bitcoin adoption in Zambia, largely propelled by dedicated community efforts in mining, education, and financial inclusion. Organizations like African Bitcoiners, mentioned in the announcement, continue to play a vital role in supporting developer training and bootcamps, thereby contributing to the development of sustainable Bitcoin ecosystems across the entire African continent.
Interested students can register for the Cavendish event via lu.ma/ikf5qkvw, where approval is required to ensure a focused and engaged audience. For more information on BitDevs Zambia and its activities, individuals are encouraged to visit BitDevs Zambia official website or follow @bitdevszambia on X.
This comprehensive campus tour represents a pivotal step in decentralizing Bitcoin development and empowering Zambia’s youth to become key drivers of technological and economic change.
