Policy Regulation
This track will delve into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing crypto and digital assets in Nigeria, including licensing, compliance, taxation, and anti-money laundering(AML) measures.
WHERE CRYPTO & BLOCKCHAIN CONVERSATIONS TAKE CENTER STAGE
June 10th, 2026
Oriental Hotel, VI, Lagos
Your front-row seat to Nigeria's crypto & DeFi meeting place.
Now in its 2nd edition, Crypto & DeFi Forum has established itself as Nigeria's premier platform for showcasing the latest innovations and disruptions in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Experience how global innovators, policymakers, and digital assets executives are transforming blockchain from concept to impact - reshaping finance, for a more trusted digital economy.
This is where Nigeria's most influential voices in blockchain, Web3, and AI come together to drive innovation forward.
It's a pleasure to be here to deliver the keynote address at the Crypto & DeFi Forum hosted by Africa Tech Series. The SEC recognizes the potential of digital assets and is committed to ensuring that these offerings operate in a manner that aligns with investor protection, market integrity, and transparency.
Dr Emotimi Agama
Director General, Nigeria's Securities & Exchange Commission
- What's next
What's Next for Nigeria's Digital Assets Industry? It all starts here.
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Crypto Sunset Hours
Turning handshakes into long-lasting connections.
Keep the momentum going with an evening of drinks, live music, and relaxed conversation.
This is where the networking magic happens.
- Insights
2026 Key Content Tracks
Market Trends and Investment
This track will explore current market trends, investemnt strategies, and emerging opportunities in the Nigerian crypto and digital asset space. Topics may include DEFI's and stablecoins.
Blockchain & Web3 Innovations
This track will showcase the latest technological advancements in blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and other related areas. It will also explore the potential of these technologies to drive innovation in various sectors.
Financial Inclusion & Accessibility
This track will focus on how crypto and digital assets can promote financial inclusion and expand access to financial services for undeserved populations in Nigeria.
Security & Risk Management
This track will address the security risks associated with crypto and digital assets, including fraud, scams, and cyberattacks. It will also explore best practices for risk management and cybersecurity.
Education and Awareness
This track will focus on educating the public about crypto and digital assets, addressing common misconceptions and promoting responsible adoption.
Building the Ecosystem
This track will explore the development of the Nigerian crypto and digital asset ecosystem, including discussions on infrastructure, talent development, and community building.
Use Cases and Applications
This track will showcase real-world use cases of crypto and digital assets in various industries, such as finance, supply chain management, and healthcare.
- Why attend
Why Crypto & DEFI Forum is a Must-Attend
Crypto & DeFi Forum will bring together 1000+ digital assets executives, regulators, users, investors, technology providers and everyone working across various verticals of the Crypto & DeFi markets, for an unrivaled deliberations on key issues and opportunities across Nigeiria's digital assets industry. The event offers attendees with an opportunity to build new relationships and hear insights from the industry's brightest minds across a range of discussions.
Broad Industry Insights
Explore insights in a broad range of digital assets topics hearing from Crypto & DeFi leaders, investors and regulators.
Leadership Strategies
Hear From CEOs and industry leaders on how they are adapting their businesses to the challenges facing Crypto & DeFi industry today.
Industry Connections
Connect with experts and peers in-person in this agenda- setting event covering the important themes shaping Nigeria's digital assets future.
Future of Crypto
Understand What’s next for digital assets industry and how you can best prepare your business for the challenges ahead.
Partnership Opportunities
Identify new partnership and deal making opportunities.
Solution Strategies
Explore new solutions within the Crypto & DeFi Industry.
- Partnership
Partner with Us
Crypto & DeFi Forum offers sponsors a chance to position their brand at the center of Nigeria's digital asset economy with unmatched access to a curated audience of decision makers.
Exhibition
We provide you with unrivlaed opportunites of reaching your target market and demonstrating your soultions in the fast growing Crypto & DeFi industry.
Brand awareness
Crypto & DeFi Forum plays host to senior industry leaders, exploring partnership provides you with an opportuninty for raising your brand awareness and positioning it for growth.
Media visibility
We leverage multiple media platforms to ensure your brand messages gets to the right audience before, during and after the event. We have done this multiple times for the multiple brands.
Thought leadership
Joining panel sessions, fireside chats, breakout sessions and keynote sessions are some of the ways to profile your brand as a leader through demonstration of thought leadership to a unique audience across the Crytpo & DeFi industry.
Lead generation
We bring industry leaders, crypto solution users and clients to Crypto & DeFi Forum, providing you with an opportunity to generate qualified leads and network with key stakeholders.
Industry leadership
We provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate leaderships across the Crypto & DeFi industry, through our sponsorship opportunities.
- Speakers
Voices Shaping Nigeria's Crypto & DeFi Landscape
Ayotunde Alabi
CEO,
Luno Nigeria
Vivian Mbene
COO,
Breet
Tolulope Adeyinka
Director, Business Development, Enablers & Crypto, North & West Africa,
Mastercard
Emmanuel Babalola
Chief Commercial & Growth Officer,
Fincra
Harrison Obiefule
Co-Lead,
Superteam Nigeria
Chimezie Chuta
Founder/Coordinator,
Blockchain Nigeria User Group
Uyoyo Ogedegbe
CEO,
cNGN
Bidemi Oke
CEO,
FlashChange
Dr Ayotunde Coker
CEO,
Open Access Data Centres
Ayo Adewuyi
Head of Product,
Prestmit
Senator Ihenyen
Lead Partner,
Infusion Lawyers
Olutoyosi Egunjobi
Governance, Operations and Global Compliance Expert
Bolarinwa Odupe
CEO,
Centiiv
Akpor Ikogho
Managing Partner,
Mark Renee LP
Toluwase Ogunde Micheal
Engineering Team Lead,
Pandar
Mela Claude Ake
President,
SiBAN
Bernice Omiunu
Founder,
Women in Blockchain Africa(WiBA)
Titilayo Ogunleye
Head of Legal & Compliance,
Busha
Fawaz Abaniwonda
Reegional Director,
Payaza Africa Limited (Europe)
Seun Lanlege
CEO,
Polytope Technology
Francis Ogbuka
Head of Africa Business Development & Sales,
Payaza Africa Limited (Europe)
Malaika Ademola-Majekodunmi
Vice President, Global Payments Systems,
Fincra
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