Nigeria Stablecoin Summit 2026

Join the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit 2026 is a major financial technology conference, on 30th July 2026 in Lagos. This event brings together policymakers, stablecoin issuers, fintech innovators, regulators, developers, buyers, and different stakeholders to discuss how stablecoins can enhance cross-border bills, financial inclusion, and seamless digital finance infrastructure. The event features keynote talks, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and opportunities for networking, with an audio system from industry and regulatory management. Essay contests for undergraduates to inspire innovation and engagement with the digital finance space. By fostering collaboration between authorities, industry, and the tech community, the summit seeks to shape the destiny of payments and virtual currency adoption in emerging markets, cope with challenges like currency volatility, and build frameworks that support sustainable, stablecoin ecosystems

Organized By

Africa Stablecoin Network is a Lagos-based fintech initiative focused on advancing the adoption, innovation, and collaboration around stablecoins across Africa.

Event Highlights 

• Connect with more than 750 attendees 
• Gain valuable insights from 25+ speakers 
• More than 10 exhibitions
• Take part in 2 essay competitions
• Network with more than 50 companies

6 Topics 

• Stablecoins and Digital Payments: How stablecoins are converting service provider settlements, remittances, and normal payments
• Banking Innovation and Integration: The changing dynamic among stablecoin infrastructure, fintechs, and conventional banks
• Regulation, Policy, and Compliance: Managing risks, responsible innovation, and navigating regulatory frameworks
• Financial Inclusion and Access: By adopting stablecoins, more people and corporations will have access to financial services
• Cross-Border Trade and Remittances: Enabling extra rapid, affordable, and obvious cross-border transactions
• Infrastructure, Security, and Scalability: Building robust, safe, and scalable answers for the imminent degree of virtual finance

Event Sessions

• Regulation and Policy: Examining the frameworks influencing Nigerian stablecoin adoption and compliance.
• Stablecoins in Everyday Finance: Practical uses are revolutionizing financial access and payments.
• Cross-Border Payments and Trade: Remittances and foreign transactions are made easier.
• Innovation in Banking and Digital Ecosystems: The adoption of digital transformation in traditional finance

2 Competitions

Undergraduates

• Essay Topic: New Vistas: Stablecoins as a Tool for Payments and Banking Innovation

Secondary School Students

• Essay Topic: My Role in the Future of Finance - How students can learn, build, and participate in Nigeria's digital economy

What You Will Get

• Award for the top 3 essays in both categories
• Acknowledgment at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit
• Special networking opportunities

Key Details

• Open to secondary school students and undergraduates from all Nigerian higher education institutions
• Original essays only - AI-generated content will be dismissed
• Closing date for applications: April 30, 2025

Benefit of This event

• Learn about stablecoin trends and use cases for payments and digital finance.
• Network with enterprise leaders, regulators, and innovators
• Join discussions on regulation, cross-border application, and growth techniques
• Build partnerships and enterprise possibilities in stablecoins and fintech

Be part of this event for learning, collaboration, and innovation, shaping the future of stablecoins and digital finance in Africa.