Nairobi Tech Week: A Headline of Updates Anchored by Africa Tech Summit

Published: 2026-02-09T16:36:16 · Updated: 2026-04-22T08:35:34Z

Nairobi Tech Week: A Headline of Updates Anchored by Africa Tech Summit

The Main Stage: Africa Tech Summit Nairobi

The cornerstone of the week, connecting tech leaders, investors, and innovators from across the continent to drive business and investment.

image Africa Tech Summit


Tuesday, February 10th

Domestic Work Innovation Hackathon

Hosted by: Stellar East Africa Focus: Solving for trust, transparency, and dignity in Kenya’s informal domestic work sector using the Stellar blockchain.

image Domestic Work Innovation Hackathon


Wednesday, February 11th

Al Mada Ventures & Checker Breakfast

An intimate, invite-only morning gathering to encourage meaningful conversations before the main summit kicks off.

image Al Mada Ventures and Checker Breakfast

Sling Money Nairobi Pop-Up

Taking over the Library Restaurant for two days, offering free co-working, refreshments, and swag—no conference ticket required!

image Sling Money Nairobi Pop-Up

Andela & GitHub: Legends Code Happy Hour

A developer-focused evening featuring networking with Andela CEO Carrol Chang and a "Merge of Legends" technical challenge with significant prizes.

image Andela Community in partnership with Github

Founders & Funders Rooftop Evening

Hosted by: Enza Capital, SeamlessHR, & TLCOM A relaxed evening of music, food, and high-level networking for builders and investors at a new Westlands rooftop.

image Founders & Funders Rooftop Evening

Landing International Gigs with Tunga

CEO Ernesto Spruyt shares practical insights for African developers looking to position themselves for global remote roles.

image Tunga Event

Anzens BlockAi & Encryptus Cocktail Mixer

A sunset gathering focused on the future of stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure.

image Anzens BlockAi and Encryptus Mixer


Thursday, February 12th

Founder Breakfast & Investor Panel

Co-hosted by LoftyInc, TCVP, Delta 40, FMO, and Proparco. A candid dialogue between founders and the capital providers shaping the continent.

image Founder Breakfast & Investor Panel

The Kenyan Wallstreet: Board of Trailblazers

A high-level roundtable with the CMA and CBK discussing the intersection of banking and the new VASP Act.

image The Kenyan Wallstreet Roundtable

Busha & Tether: After the Summit Meetup

An evening for finance leaders to explore Busha 3.0 and how to move money across Africa without friction.

image Busha & Tether Meetup

HoneyCoin & Tether: The Summit After Party

Marking the launch of "Cashless," HoneyCoin's new payment solution. Expect live demos and curated networking.

image HoneyCoin and Tether After Party

Nairobi Talent Social

A monthly gathering for those looking to be in "better rooms"—perfect for founders hiring and professionals exploring new paths.

image Nairobi Talent Social


Friday, February 13th

Africa Investment Bridge Networking Breakfast

Connecting European investors with African startups, featuring insights from the Westerwelle Foundation’s Germany-Africa report.

image Africa Investment Bridge Breakfast

Nairobi Stablecoin Conference

An executive-level forum at the Hyatt Regency focused on the commercial impact and scale of stablecoins in Africa.

image Nairobi Stablecoin Conference

App Growth Summit Africa

A full day dedicated to bridging the gap between Product and Marketing teams to drive app retention and loyalty.

image App Growth Summit Africa

Cardano Africa Tech Summit

The regional flagship event for Cardano, focusing on blockchain adoption, AI integration, and real-world utility in Africa.

image Cardano Africa Tech Summit