Blockchain DevFest 2024 Kicks Off in Uganda with Hackathon and Conference

The Blockchain DevFest, a developer-focused event, is set to take place on the 27th and 28th of June, featuring a 3-day virtual and a 2-day physical event. The conference will bring together a diverse group of participants, including developers, students from universities across Africa, visionary founders, investors, venture capitalists, government representatives, and accelerators. The event will be hosted at the National ICT Hub and Motiv in Kampala, Uganda.

The Blockchain DevFest will kick off with a week-long hackathon, with the final two days held physically. This hackathon will include key tracks that align with the hosting sponsors’ focus, encouraging participants to build integrated solutions across various technology stacks and verticals. The conference itself will feature panel discussions, round table discussions, keynote speeches, and more, providing a comprehensive platform for learning and networking.

The event is open to a wide range of individuals, from developers and engineers to blockchain startups, tech entrepreneurs, designers, product managers, analysts, students, and enthusiasts curious about Web3. Venture capital firms and ecosystem partners are also welcome to join the discussions about the trends in the web3 space.

Attendees of the Blockchain DevFest can expect a variety of developer-focused workshops and masterclasses led by leading blockchain engineers and protocol builders. Technical sessions will cover topics such as smart contract development, Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), DeFi, NFTs, Layer 2 solutions, and more. The high-stakes hackathon, “The Blockchain Devfest Hackathon,” will see participants competing to solve real-world challenges for a chance to win cash prizes, grants, and incubation opportunities.

The event will also feature industry expert discussions and fireside chats with celebrated industry and thought leaders, investors, and founders shaping the decentralized ecosystem. Topics will include the future of Web3, regulation, DAOs, AI x Blockchain, and scaling solutions, among others. There will be ample opportunities for community interaction and networking, allowing attendees to connect with industry experts, builders, mentors, investors, and project leads.

Benefits of attending the Blockchain DevFest include gaining exposure to cutting-edge blockchain technologies, collaborating with leading industry minds and projects in Web3, gaining visibility with hiring partners and VCs, learning directly from the best blockchain professionals, and winning prizes, grants, and even funding for future projects.

The hackathon will take place from the 23rd to the 27th of June, with the Blockchain DevFest itself occurring on the 28th of June. The event will be held at the ICT HUB Nakawa for the hackathon and Motiv Bugolobi for the DevFest. For more information, attendees can visit the event website, send an email to blockchaindevfest@gmail.com, or join the Telegram channel at https://t.me/BlockchainDevsUg.