Our inaugural Developer Day in Nairobi, Kenya brought together over 250 developers, creators, and open-source contributors from across the continent for a day of workshops, showcases, and real-world Bitcoin building.
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2024 Speakers
In 2024, we welcomed some of the brightest minds shaping Bitcoin in Africa and around the world:
Jack Dorsey
Block
Abubakar Nur Khalil
Btrust
Stephanie Titcombe
Btrust
Farida Nabourema
Africa Bitcoin Conference
Kgothatso Ngako
Machankura
Duncan Dean
Btrust
Oghenovo Usiwoma
Btrust
Tobechi Chukwuleta
BTCPay Server
Abubakar Sadiq Ismail
Btrust | Chaincode Labs
Rajarshi Maitra
Bitshala
Dulce Villarreal
Libreria de Satoshi
Theophilus Isah
Btrust Builders
Dev Day, In Their Words
Hear what past attendees loved about Btrust Developer Day.
Btrust Developer Day was the best event I have attended. It inspired me a lot to be a Bitcoin developer. It changed my life, and I will always remember the event.
Maithya Mulwa
Open Source Developer
The networking opportunities were unmatched. I connected with core developers and learned about cutting-edge Lightning Network implementations.
Sadiq Ismail
Btrust | Chaincode Labs
Btrust Dev Day was a turning point for me. It was the first time I met other Bitcoin open source contributors in person. The workshops were practical, and the mentorship opened doors I didn’t know existed.
Grace O
Btrust Builder
Btrust Dev Day created a strong sense of community. Meeting developers from across Africa working on similar challenges was incredibly inspiring. I still collaborate with people I met at the event.
Lima
Btrust Builder
What to Expect in 2025
A day packed with practical learning, developer-led sessions, and engaging conversations across a range of topics, including:
Privacy
Explore new ideas in federated mints, Chaumian ecash, and what local, private Bitcoin use might look like.
Security & Wallets
Learn from developers working on multisig, covenants, inheritance planning, and more.
Interacting with Bitcoin
From onboarding flows to self-custody tools; designing effective and easy to use interfaces are core to making Bitcoin usable and accessible.
Workshops & Hack Sessions
Get hands-on experience with tools, codebases, and project ideas, guided by mentors and open-source contributors.
More tracks and sessions to be announced. Stay tuned for the full agenda.
Lightning & Layer 2
Deep dives into building faster, cheaper, and more scalable tools on Bitcoin.
Project Showcases & Networking
See what others are building and find potential future collaborators.
More tracks and sessions to be announced. Stay tuned for the full agenda.
Why Attend?
Btrust Developer Day is more than just a conference. It’s a catalyst for connection, collaboration, and contribution. It’s a space to:
Real-World Development
Explore real-world Bitcoin development with peers building open-source tools, protocols, and infrastructure.
Hands-On African Innovation
Get hands-on through workshops and hacking sessions tailored for the African context.
Connect With Community
Meet the community; from core developers and Bitcoin designers to first-time contributors.
Showcase Your Project
Gain visibility for your work or project among a focused, technical audience.
Influence Bitcoin Discourse
Shape the conversation on how Bitcoin can serve local needs and global challenges.
Who Should Attend?
No matter your experience level, if you’re curious, committed, and building with Bitcoin, you’re welcome.
Bitcoin Developers
Working on open-source Bitcoin tools, infrastructure, and protocols.
Lightning & Layer 2 engineers
Interested in scaling Bitcoin in practical, accessible ways.
UX designers and product thinkers
Solving real-world challenges in Bitcoin usability.
Technical founders and product leads
Looking to integrate Bitcoin into products or services.
Researchers
Looking to explore insights around the technical, economic, or social layers of Bitcoin.
African builders
Solving local problems with Bitcoin-based infrastructure or tools.
New contributors
Looking to learn and find mentorship in the Bitcoin open-source ecosystem.
Anyone curious
About the technical side of Bitcoin.
Call for Speakers
Are you a Bitcoin developer, technologist, designer, or builder with something to share? Apply to speak at Btrust Developer Day 2025.
Apply to Speak NowBtrust Developer Day features five core session formats. Choose the one that best fits your style and experience. We’re looking for:
01
Open Source Contribution Workshops
Lead a hands-on coding or design session | 45–60 minutes (focused on a specific Bitcoin stack or language).
02
Technical Talks
Present a concise, high-signal talk on an exciting Bitcoin innovation or tool | 15–20 min lightning talk + 5 min reflection on local relevance (how this innovation could matter in the African context or how developers here can contribute).
03
Expert Panel
Join a curated discussion on topics shaping Bitcoin and open-source work in Africa and globally | 30–40 minutes
04
Live Product Demos / Showcases
Walk us through the real story of your Bitcoin product, protocol, or tool (your architecture), stack choices, pain points, workarounds, and what's next | 10–15 min project walkthrough + Q&A
05
Developer Connect (non-stage)
Share your project, repo, or open-source work at a casual, interactive booth (no stage required). Attendees can explore and engage with your work directly.
Selection Criteria
Talks and workshops will be rated as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced in the program, so don’t worry if your idea isn’t super “deep”, we want a healthy mix to support developers at all levels. Speakers will be selected based on:
01
Technical depth or hands-on learning value.
02
Clarity of topic and relevance to Bitcoin or Lightning dev.
03
Diversity of experience and background.
04
Contribution to African or Global South perspectives.
05
Openness to sharing code, insight, and real takeaways.
Selected speakers will receive the following
Access to Btrust Developer Day, with limited Africa Bitcoin Conference tickets available for up to 5 Global South speakers not already invited by ABC.
Swag and speaker kit
Optional travel support for African-based contributors*
Spots are limited, so apply early!
Deadline to Apply:
October 15, 2025
Application Timeline
Opening Date:
July 24, 2025
Closing Date:
October 15, 2025
Evaluation Process:
Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
First Batch:
Submissions between July 24 and August 31 will receive confirmation in September.
Second Batch:
Submissions between September 1 and October 15 will receive confirmation in November
The Venue
Trianon Convention Centre is a prestigious venue for conventions, conferences, meetings and other events . Ideally located in the heart of Mauritius and just a stone’s throw from Ebene Cybercity, it is a vibrant and multi-purpose facility.
