DEVFEST KAMPALA 2026 Set to Launch

About this Event

Participate in DEVFEST KAMPALA 2026 on June 27, 2026, in Kampala, Uganda, to support Africa's Next Generation of Web3 Innovators. The web3 event will bring together developers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts. Under the theme “Empowering Developers, Igniting Innovation, and Building Solutions for Africa's Future,” this conference will function as a center for innovation, learning, and collaboration. The event is organized by local developer groups known as GDGs, which focus on Google products and APIs, including Android, App Engine, and Mobile Web platforms, as well as APIs for Google Maps, YouTube, Google Calendar, and other services. Highlights include more than 500 registrations from developers, founders, and Web3 enthusiasts; over 20 industry experts and thought leaders sharing valuable experiences; more than 10 travel scholars supporting participation from diverse regions; and the announcement of over 4 hackathon‑winning teams developing advanced blockchain solutions. Attendees can look forward to engaging talks that explore emerging blockchain trends and technologies, hands‑on workshops designed to enhance technical and development skills, networking opportunities with builders, founders, investors, and innovators, and exciting hackathons that encourage collaboration and real‑world problem‑solving. Benefits of this event include gaining practical knowledge from experienced blockchain leaders, discovering career and startup opportunities within the Web3 ecosystem, connecting with a thriving African blockchain community, and learning how.