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Dada Devs Sends Powerful Delegation of African Women Bitcoin Developers to bitcoin++ Nairobi 2026

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Dada Devs delegation headed to bitcoin++ Nairobi 2026
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Dada Devs, the nonprofit organization dedicated to training and empowering Africa’s female Bitcoin developers, has announced a robust delegation of team members and community builders. Who will represent the organization at bitcoin++ Nairobi, the first African edition of the premier technical Bitcoin developer conference series.

Furthermore, the announcement, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on June 15, 2026, highlights the group’s commitment to learning openly. Building boldly, and expanding opportunities for women in Bitcoin and open-source development.

bitcoin++ Nairobi: Technical Bitcoin Conference Comes to Africa

bitcoin++ is a global series of in-depth, developer-focused Bitcoin conferences. In addition, these events feature workshops, talks, roundtables, and hackathons. Therefore, the Nairobi edition, themed the “open source edition,” runs from June 17–19, 2026.

As a result, it marks the first time the event takes place on the African continent.Moreover, organizers describe it as a collaborative space for Bitcoin developers, researchers, and open-source contributors.

Specifically, the event focuses on cutting-edge technical topics. Consequently, this aligns perfectly with Dada Devs’ mission of hands-on contribution to Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.

Who Is Dada Devs?

Dada Devs (technical arm of the broader Bitcoin Dada ecosystem) focuses on bridging the gender gap in Bitcoin development.

Furthermore, the organization provides specialized education, mentorship, and real-world open-source contribution opportunities for African women engineers. Participants learn to run nodes, build on Lightning, contribute to Bitcoin Core and related repositories, and collaborate with global protocol teams.

Notably, Dada Devs alumni have already made tangible contributions, including merged pull requests to the Lightning Network, Bitcoin Core testing, and various Bitcoin and Lightning projects.

The Dada Devs Delegation to bitcoin++ Nairobi

Dada Devs stated that “peer leads and open-source contributors to software developers and community builders” will be fully represented. Many participants will take on active roles such as speakers and panelists.

A promotional graphic released alongside the announcement showcases the delegation, including:

  • Lorraine Marcel — Founder, Dada Devs (Speaker).
  • Wandia Mugo — Operations Lead, Dada Devs (Speaker).
  • Mercy Mbao — Senior Developer, Dada Devs (Panelist).
  • Susan Githaiga — Peer Lead, Software Developer (Panelist).
  • Sharon Nkatha — Peer Lead, Software Developer (Panelist).
  • Jane Rose Wambugu — Software Developer.
  • Salma Adam — Open Source Contributor (Panelist).
  • Nelly Nakhero — Peer Lead, Software Developer, Open Source Contributor.
  • Lucy Kamau — Software Developer.
  • Eunice L. — Peer Lead, Software Developer (Panelist).
  • Mary Gathoni — Software Developer.
  • Additional representatives including JR. Wambugu, Mahonga Anne, Shannon Kioko, and others.

The full delegation carries the Dada Devs spirit: “learning openly, building boldly, and creating space for more women in Bitcoin and open source.”

Dada Devs delegation headed to bitcoin++ Nairobi 2026

Why This Representation Matters?

This strong showing at Africa’s first major technical Bitcoin developer conference underscores growing momentum. Moreover, it highlights increasing technical capacity among African women in open-source Bitcoin work.

In addition, the presence emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in shaping Bitcoin’s future.As a result, it also positions Africa’s rising role in global Bitcoin protocol development and innovation.

Significantly, events like this help create more inclusive pathways for female engineers across the continent.

Looking Ahead

Dada Devs continues to expand its impact through specialized programs and the upcoming Dada Hub. Furthermore, this physical Bitcoin developer space in Kenya will support even more hands-on work.

Ultimately, their presence at bitcoin++ Nairobi represents another important milestone.In conclusion, the team is expected to engage in conversations, share insights, and network with international builders.

Therefore, they will further strengthen African women’s contributions to Bitcoin’s open-source ecosystem.

Go represent. Go learn. Go build. Go Dadas.
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