IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit 2025 Set to Redefine Digital Trade in Nairobi

The countdown begins for the highly anticipated IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit, set to take place on May 30, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Nairobi Westlands. Tech entrepreneurs, trade experts, government representatives, and developers from all around Africa and beyond will come together for this invitation-only event. The summit offers interactive workshops, live workshops, and engaging speakers with an emphasis on IOTA’s decentralized trading infrastructure. Attendees will explore how tools like TLIP, TWIN, and MoveVM are transforming the future of global trade through Web3-powered trade ecosystems. It’s more than just a conference, it’s where innovation meets real-world impact.

Trade and Technology Leaders to Converge for IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit

The IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit will spotlight how blockchain can reshape global trade. A special welcome address by Dominik Schiener, Co-Founder of the IOTA Foundation, will set the tone, emphasizing the region’s strategic role in digital transformation. Keynote sessions and technical deep dives will focus on decentralized ledger technology and its real-world application in supply chains, customs, and logistics.

Attendees will witness the TWIN (Trade Worldwide Information Network) framework in action, with Erick Sirali of TradeMark Africa unveiling how this decentralized tool connects trade stakeholders. Live demos will illustrate how data flows securely and efficiently across borders, enabling scalable, compliant, and interoperable trade systems in the region.

TLIP (Trade Logistics Information Pipeline) takes center stage during the panel session. Led by Antony Magayu of the IOTA Foundation, it features regional experts tackling practical issues in customs clearance and compliance. The panel includes DB Schenker’s James Kagiri and Trademark Africa’s Shiro Ann Mbiruru, showcasing how TLIP is already influencing East Africa’s logistics backbone.

Hands-On Workshops Bring Developers into the IOTA Ecosystem

From 1:15 PM, developers will join a two-hour hands-on workshop featuring live coding with IOTA’s frameworks and the new MoveVM environment. This session, led by IOTA’s technical team, is designed for builders who want to dive into IOTA’s decentralized architecture and build their first applications in the Web3-powered trade ecosystem. Later, a presentation on business innovation will showcase available grants, ecosystem programs, and the upcoming MENA IOTA Moveathon. East Africa’s Wambui Wanjiku will walk participants through ways to plug into the global IOTA development community and unlock new funding and scaling opportunities.

Nairobi Emerges as East Africa’s Blockchain Trade Hub

The IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit solidifies Nairobi’s position as a digital trade leader. With cross-border logistics challenges growing, regional stakeholders are increasingly looking to blockchain for trade transparency and interoperability. IOTA’s TLIP and TWIN are already gaining ground, signaling a major shift in how Africa approaches customs, shipping, and trade data. As part of its commitment to innovation, IOTA is empowering local communities by offering developer grants and open tools to drive real change. By providing these resources, IOTA is not only growing its ecosystem but fostering Web3 innovation across Africa.

What’s Next: Africa’s Trade Future is Now

The IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit offers a unique platform to discover how blockchain can enhance trade systems. From policy leaders to passionate developers, everyone attending will walk away with practical insights, community connections, and future-ready strategies. With just days to go, this summit is poised to reshape how we think about digital trade in Africa.