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Africa’s Web3 and digital economy ecosystem is approaching a defining moment as the Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference (AWDEC 2026) prepares to convene one of the continent’s most influential technology and innovation gatherings. The conference is scheduled to hold 7th–8th August 2026, starting 9:00 AM WAT, at the Nobik International Event Centre, 10 7UP Road, Umuola, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. AWDEC 2026 is a premier continental platform dedicated to shaping the future of Web3 and the digital economy in Africa. The conference will convene policymakers, industry leaders, investors, founders, developers, creators, startups, and digital communities from across Africa and beyond, creating a high-impact environment for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solution-driven engagement around the technologies redefining economic participation and innovation. Held under the theme “Building Digital Economy,” AWDEC 2026 will spotlight how Web3 technologies, decentralized systems, and digital infrastructure are unlocking new opportunities, enabling innovation, empowering communities, and accelerating inclusive and sustainable growth. The conference is intentionally designed to move beyond dialogue-connecting ideas to execution, innovation to real-world use cases, and policy to practical outcomes. Activities & Engagement The 2026 edition will feature hands-on workshops, ecosystem showcases, developer sessions, policy dialogues, startup exhibitions, founders’ mixers, fireside conversations, and high-value networking opportunities. These sessions are structured to strengthen digital skills, foster strategic partnerships, support startup growth, and drive adoption across key sectors of the digital economy. A strong focus will be placed on community-led innovation, youth participation, and long-term digital development. Momentum for AWDEC 2026 is already building through regional outreach and ecosystem engagement initiatives, including grassroots awareness programs and practical demonstrations of digital economy use cases. These efforts underscore the conference’s commitment to bridging the gap between emerging technologies and everyday economic participation across communities. With over 2,000 participants expected, alongside hundreds of startups, founders, innovators, and organizations, AWDEC 2026…

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