Following the success of the previous edition, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) returns as an official industry partner for this year's edition of the Crypto & DeFi Forum 2026, one of Nigeria’s leading gatherings focused on blockchain, Web3, AI, and digital asset innovation.
The event will take place on June 10, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together over 1,000 attendees, regulators, founders, investors, developers, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy.
Where Crypto & Blockchain Conversations Take Center Stage?
The forum will discuss the existing status and prospects for the future of the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem in Nigeria. The forum will feature prominent speakers like Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Mela Claude Ake, President of SiBAN, among many other leaders in the blockchain, financial technology, artificial intelligence, regulatory framework, and digital finance sectors.
SiBAN’s presence indicates its continued commitment to innovation via education, engagement with policies, and the building of an ecosystem. As the most recognized blockchain advocacy and self-regulation body in Nigeria, SiBAN will use its knowledge in the discussions regarding policy, capacity building, responsible innovation, and adoption in the technology industry.
Driving Conversations That Shape the Future
As blockchain adoption continues to expand across Africa, the need for stronger collaboration between innovators, regulators, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders has never been more important.
Crypto & DeFi Forum 2026 will serve as a platform for bold conversations, strategic partnerships, and forward-thinking ideas that will influence the next phase of Africa’s digital economy. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders, discover emerging opportunities within Web3 and digital finance, and connect with decision-makers building the future of blockchain innovation across the continent.
Shaping Policy and Innovation with SiBAN at Crypto & DeFi Forum 2026
SIBAN President Mela Claude Ake will deliver a substantive address on Policy and Regulation, one of the most anticipated segments of the Summit. Drawing on his background as an attorney-at-law, tech-focused mediator, and leader of Nigeria's foremost blockchain self-regulatory body.
For anyone building, investing, or operating at the intersection of technology and regulation in Nigeria today, this is a session that cannot be missed.
Event Details
Crypto & DeFi Forum 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM UTC
Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Whether you are a founder scaling your first market, an investor seeking high-conviction opportunities, a policymaker shaping the enabling environment, or a professional navigating the intersection of business and technology in Nigeria, You should be a part of SiBAN.
